Henley leads, McIlroy two behind at Deutsche Bank
(Reuters) – American Russell Henley took the lead while a charging Rory McIlroy lurked ominously just two strokes off the pace after the third round of the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Massachusetts on Sunday.
Spaniard Gomez wins fourth world title
(Reuters) – Spain’s Javier Gomez clinched the triathlon world series title after finishing third in the final race of the season in Edmonton, Canada on Sunday.
Wozniacki upsets Sharapova, Ferrer falls at Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Caroline Wozniacki upset French Open champion Maria Sharapova in a groundstroke marathon to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals, while Gilles Simon registered the first big surprise in the men’s draw on Sunday.
Messi injured in Barcelona win
BARCELONA, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Lionel Messi picked up a hamstring strain in Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday, the club said.
Simon beats Ferrer to register first men’s upset
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Frenchman Gilles Simon delivered the first big surprise in the men’s draw at the U.S. Open, taking down fourth seed David Ferrer of Spain 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-3 to move into the fourth round on a sweltering Sunday at Flushing Meadows.
Wozniacki beats heat and Sharapova to reach quarters
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki beat the heat and Maria Sharapova 6-4 2-6 6-2 to move into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Sunday as another top seed disappeared under a broiling Flushing Meadows sun.
Chen wins world title as Lee falls short again
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – China’s Chen Long edged out top seed Lee Chong Wei in a thrilling match to win the men’s final at the World Badminton Championships on Sunday, handing the Malaysian world number one his third successive defeat in a world champion…
Quintana in Vuelta command after Contador causes havoc
ARAMON VALDELINARES Spain (Reuters) – Colombian Nairo Quintana snatched the overall leader’s red jersey at the Tour of Spain on Sunday after Alberto Contador’s late attack caused havoc in a group of favorites on the ninth stage.
Poland’s Wlodarczyk sets women’s hammer world record
BERLIN (Reuters) – Poland’s European hammer champion Anita Wlodarczyk set a world record of 79.58 metres at the ISTAF meeting in Berlin’s Olympic stadium on Sunday.
Gallacher fails to earn automatic Ryder Cup place
(Reuters) – Stephen Gallacher failed to win an automatic place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team after finishing third in the Italian Open on Sunday.
