Clippers rally late to stun Thunder, tie series
(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a wild 101-99 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday to even their best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final at 2-2.
Wife of Clippers owner says she will fight to keep team: ABC News
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The wife of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who was banned for life from the NBA over racist comments, said on Sunday she will “absolutely” battle to keep her stake in the team.
Injury-plagued former world number one Safina retires
MADRID (Reuters) – Former world number one Dinara Safina, whose career was wrecked by a series of back injuries, formally announced her retirement in a ceremony at the Madrid Open on Sunday.
Unconvincing Nadal handed Madrid win as Nishikori retires
MADRID (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal won an unconvincing second straight Madrid Open title after Kei Nishikori sustained a back injury when closing on victory in the second set of Sunday’s final and was forced to retire early in the third.
Caddie McGregor dies during Madeira Open final round
(Reuters) – Zimbabwean caddie Iain McGregor died of a heart attack during the final round of the Madeira Open on Sunday, the European Tour said in a statement.
Kaymer two ahead with nine holes left at Players
PONTE VEDRA BEACH Florida (Reuters) – Germany’s Martin Kaymer moved a step closer to his second PGA Tour victory by taking a two-shot lead into the last nine holes of the Players Championship at the TPC Sawgrass on Sunday.
Man City crowned champions as final act unfolds
LONDON (Reuters) – The curtain fell on one of the most dramatic Premier League title races for years on Sunday with Manchester City acclaimed as champions while Liverpool looked on from the wings dreaming of what might have been.
Sharapova rallies past Halep to win Madrid title
MADRID (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova recovered from a woeful start and fought back to overwhelm rising talent Simona Halep 1-6 6-2 6-3 in the Madrid Open final and claim her 31st career title on Sunday.
Rose’s two-shot penalty rescinded at Players
PONTE VEDRA BEACH Florida (Reuters) – Rules officials at the Players Championship, in a stunning U-turn on Sunday, rescinded the two-stroke penalty imposed on Justin Rose following Saturday’s third round “after further review.”
Ducks down Kings to level series
(The Sports Xchange) – Goaltender John Gibson made 28 saves in his playoff debut as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 to even their Western Conference semi-final series on Saturday.
