Isner retains Atlanta title with defeat of Sela
(Reuters) – Top seed John Isner claimed the Atlanta Open title for the second successive year with a 6-3 6-4 defeat of Israel’s Dudi Sela on Sunday.
South African Tim Clark wins Canadian Open
(Reuters) – South African Tim Clark clinched his second PGA Tour title when he sank a six-foot par putt to beat American Jim Furyk by one stroke at the Canadian Open on Sunday.
Nibali’s journey from Sicily ends in yellow in Paris
PARIS – Thirteen years ago, Vincenzo Nibali packed his bags and left his home in Sicily to start the journey that led him to a triumphant ride on the Champs Elysees on Sunday as Tour de France champion.
Record-breaker Langer wins Senior British Open by 13 shots
(Reuters) – Bernhard Langer sealed a remarkable record-breaking victory in the Senior British Open on Sunday, winning by 13 shots after leading the event in all four rounds.
Russia should lose 2018 soccer World Cup over Ukraine: UK deputy PM
LONDON (Reuters) – Russia should be stripped of the right to host the 2018 soccer World Cup unless President Vladimir Putin stops destabilizing Ukraine, Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said on Sunday, warning the world would look weak if it …
Rules for election to Hall of Fame amended
(Reuters) – The time retired players can remain on writers’ ballots for the Baseball Hall of Fame has been reduced from 15 to 10 years, officials said on Saturday.
Rockies give out shirts honoring Tulowitzki – but spell his name wrong
(Reuters) – Ebay may soon heat up with searches for baseball jerseys honoring Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, after his own team managed to spell the top hitter’s name wrong.
Isner in Atlanta final for fourth time in five years
(Reuters) – Top seed John Isner has continued his love affair with the Atlanta Open by powering his way into the final for the fourth time in five years on Saturday.
Furyk leads by three as local hopes fade at Canadian Open
(Reuters) – American Jim Furyk moved closer to ending a personal winless streak of nearly four years when he earned a three-shot lead after the third round at the Canadian Open in Montreal on Saturday.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The San Francisco Giants acquired right-handed starting pitcher Jake Peavy on Saturday, sending pitching prospects Edwin Escobar and Heath Hembree to the Boston Red Sox.
