No grand slam winners but France have impressive depth
PARIS (Reuters) – France have a real chance of beating Switzerland in the Davis Cup final, even if Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka will stand in their way.
France wraps up Czech Republic tie with 4-1 win
PARIS (Reuters) – France wrapped up their Davis Cup semi-final tie against holders Czech Republic 4-1 on Sunday, a day after securing their final spot on home soil.
Lisicki ends trophy drought with Hong Kong title
(Reuters) – German top seed Sabine Lisicki recovered from a woeful start to beat Czech Karolina Pliskova 7-5 6-3 in the final of the WTA Hong Kong Open for her first title in more than three years.
Pacquiao fight, ‘let’s make it happen’ says Mayweather
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – It took just minutes after Floyd Mayweather Jr had scored a dominant win over Argentine Marcos Maidana on Saturday before the undefeated welterweight champion faced the inevitable question.
Mayweather outpoints Maidana to remain perfect
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Undefeated five-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr claimed a unanimous decision in a feisty encounter against Marcos Maidana to successfully defend three world titles and improve his record to 47-0 on Saturday.
Women’s group to fly banners over NFL stadiums calling for Goodell ouster
(Reuters) – A women’s rights group will fly banners over pro football stadiums on Sunday calling on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to resign over his handling of former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice’s domestic violence case, the group said.
Late eagle lifts McIlroy into tie for lead
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy spectacularly eagled the par-five 15th to join Billy Horschel in a tie for the lead in the Tour Championship on Saturday and set up a thrilling conclusion to the 2013-14 PGA Tour season.
Sense of playoff deja vu for Furyk at East Lake
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Jim Furyk will go into Sunday’s final round at the Tour Championship where FedExCup honours and a $10 million bonus are also on the line with a sense of deja vu after clinching both titles in 2010.
Late eagle lifts McIlroy into tie for lead
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy spectacularly eagled the par-five 15th to join Billy Horschel in a tie for the lead in the Tour Championship on Saturday and set up a thrilling conclusion to the 2013-14 PGA Tour season.
Merritt shines as Americas begin Continental Cup defense
(Reuters) – LaShawn Merritt romped to victory in the 400 meters at the IAAF Continental Cup in Marrakech on Saturday as the Americas opened the defense of the title they won four years ago.
