Barshim the Asian exception in track and field
(Reuters) – The athletics competition at the 17th Asian Games lacks the stardust Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang sprinkled over the last couple of editions but high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim brings a touch of genuine world class talent to Incheon.
Manning gets Broncos off to winning start over Colts
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning gained revenge against his former team and put his recent Super Bowl nightmare behind him by leading the Denver Broncos to a season-opening 31-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Number 18 in the books, Williams targets next grand slam
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Serena Williams allowed herself a moment to savor a third straight U.S. Open win on Sunday, but only a moment.
Williams beats Wozniacki for 18th grand slam title
NEW YORK (Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams swept past good friend Caroline Wozniacki 6-3 6-3 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday to move up in the record books with her 18th grand slam title.
Dolphins upset Patriots on opening Sunday
MIAMI (Reuters) – The New England Patriots suffered a shock 33-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins on the opening Sunday of the NFL season while Atlanta beat the New Orleans Saints 37-34 in an overtime thriller.
Neto top scores as Brazil seal quarter-final
BARCELONA, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Raulzinho Neto had a game-high 21 points as Brazil avenged their defeat four years ago by Argentina and progressed to the quarter-finals of the basketball World Cup with an 85-65 victory on Sunday.
Slow start cost her chance at glory, Wozniacki says
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki said nerves and a slow start cost her any chance of beating Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final on Sunday.
Yankees take their turn to salute Jeter
(Reuters) – A flyover from space, a showering of gifts and waves of love and respect poured forth as the New York Yankees and their fans on Sunday saluted team captain Derek Jeter.
Unflappable Horschel seals BMW Championship win
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Colorado (Reuters) – Ice-cool American Billy Horschel withstood an early challenge from Ryan Palmer and a late charge by Bubba Watson to win his second PGA Tour title by two shots at the BMW Championship on Sunday.
Williams beats Wozniacki for 18th grand slam title
NEW YORK (Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams swept past good friend Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 6-3 6-3 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday to move into the record books with her 18th grand slam title.
