Blues capitalize on Highlanders’ errors to earn win
(Reuters) – The Auckland Blues seized on errors from the Otago Highlanders to score three tries in their 30-12 victory in their Super Rugby clash at Eden Park on Saturday, which moved them to the top of the New Zealand conference.
Walsh stands tallest among New Zealand shot put giants
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – World indoors bronze medallist Tom Walsh will snap back to reality next week but not before he has a few days to soak up the thrill of winning his ‘Goliath v Goliath’ shot put battle at the New Zealand athletics championships on …
Rosberg quickest in final Malaysian practice
SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg gave Mercedes a clean sweep of the practice sessions for the Malaysian Grand Prix by topping the timesheets in the third and final one before qualifying later on Saturday.
Trout stays on Angels hook with contract extension
(Reuters) – Outfielder Mike Trout has agreed to a lucrative six-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels, the Anaheim team said on Friday.
Ice cube munching Folau says only ’50-50′ for Stormers
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Try-scoring machine Israel Folau has flown to South Africa to join up with the New South Wales Waratahs camp but rates himself only half a chance to play the Stormers next week as he recovers from a throat injury.
San Francisco 49ers’ Culliver arrested on hit-and-run, weapons charges
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver was arrested in California on Friday on felony hit-and-run and weapons charges, authorities said.
Raptors edge Celtics to make playoffs
(Reuters) – The Toronto Raptors have clinched a spot in the National Basketball Association playoffs for the first time since 2008 with a 105-103 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday.
Penguins sink Columbus to clinch playoff berth
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a spot in the National Hockey League playoffs courtesy of a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.
Australian leader Bowditch in new territory in Texas
(Reuters) – Australian Steven Bowditch found himself in unfamiliar territory, leading after the second round of the $6.2 million Texas Open on Friday.
Miami left devastated by Djokovic, Nadal walkovers
MIAMI (Reuters) – The Sony Open, one of tennis’s most prestigious events, was left devastated when both men’s semi-finals ended in walkovers on Friday sending world number one Rafa Nadal and number two Novak Djokovic through to the final without hittin…
