Major leagues a big hit Down Under but legacy uncertain
SYDNEY (Reuters) – There can be little doubt Major League Baseball (MLB) hit a home run with its first visit to Australia in a century after nearly 80,000 fans swarmed to the Sydney Cricket Ground over the weekend to get a taste of America’s pastime.
Del Potro confirms surgery on injured wrist
(Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro has confirmed he is to have an operation on his injured left wrist, which is likely to sideline him for most of the rest of the season.
Mexican stadium closed after fans riot, 17 arrests
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Guadalajara city authorities closed the Jalisco stadium on Sunday after fans clashed with police leaving close to 40 people injured and 17 arrested after the local derby.
American Every clinches upset victory over Scott
(Reuters) – An emotional Matt Every clinched his first PGA Tour victory in dramatic fashion when he surged past a faltering Adam Scott to win the $6.2 million Arnold Palmer Invitational by one stroke in Florida on Sunday.
Li finds Keys to victory, reaches Miami fourth round
MIAMI (Reuters) – World number two Li Na finally made her first appearance at the Sony Open on Sunday, taming Madison Keys in an unsteady effort while three-time champion Venus Williams was also made to work under a blazing Florida sun for her spot in …
Messi blows title race open with treble at Real
MADRID (Reuters) – Lionel Messi blew the La Liga title race wide open when the unstoppable Argentina forward netted a hat-trick in a 4-3 comeback win for the champions at 10-man Real Madrid in an action-paced ‘Clasico’ on Sunday.
Every clinches upset PGA Tour victory over Scott
(Reuters) – American Matt Every clinched his first PGA Tour victory in dramatic fashion when he surged past a faltering Adam Scott to win the $6.2 million Arnold Palmer Invitational by one stroke in Florida on Sunday.
Murray and Federer sizzle under Miami sun
MIAMI (Reuters) – Defending champion Andy Murray and 17-times grand slam winner Roger Federer sizzled under a Miami sun, speeding into the fourth round of the Sony Open on Sunday with convincing straight sets wins.
Marquez wins Qatar opener after duel with Rossi
(Reuters) – MotoGP’s youngest world champion Marc Marquez won the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling duel in Doha with the old master of motorcycling, Italian Valentino Rossi.
Li finds Keys to victory, reaches fourth round in Miami
MIAMI (Reuters) – Chinese world number two Li Na finally made her first appearance at the Sony Open on Sunday, taming American Madison Keys 7-6(3) 6-3 in an unsteady effort to reach the fourth round at Crandon Park.
