Chiefs win again as upsets continue in NFL
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) – As the National Football League season passed the halfway point on Sunday, only one thing remained clear. Nothing this season can be taken for granted.
Chiefs remain unbeaten with gritty win over Bills
ORCHARD PARK, New York (Reuters) – The Kansas City defense came to the rescue scoring two touchdowns to secure a 23-13 victory over Buffalo Bills on Sunday as the Chiefs remained the National Football League’s only unbeaten team.
Tigers pick former catcher Ausmus as manager
(Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers have chosen former catcher Brad Ausmus to succeed Jim Leyland as their manager, the American League team said on Sunday.
Atletico flaunt title credentials with Bilbao win
MADRID (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid’s challenge to the domestic dominance of wealthy Barcelona and Real Madrid showed no sign of flagging when David Villa and Diego Costa struck in a 2-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday.
Els to skip Dubai event over ‘farcical’ tour demands
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Former world number one Ernie Els has described as “farcical” the European Tour’s increased playing demands and will register his disapproval by skipping next week’s flagship season-ending event in Dubai.
Halep wants to keep having fun after breakthrough season
SOFIA (Reuters) – Unheralded Romanian Simona Halep is vowing to keep the fun factor in her game following her victory in the Tournament of Champions on Sunday at the end of a breakthrough season on the women’s tour.
No rest for Federer as Djokovic looms again
LONDON (Reuters) – There is no let-up for Roger Federer as he prepares for his 12th consecutive appearance at the ATP’s season-ending extravaganza.
Mutai, Jeptoo win NY Marathon in Kenyan sweep
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Defending champion Geoffrey Mutai and Priscah Jeptoo won the men’s and women’s races at the New York City Marathon on Sunday for a Kenyan sweep in chilly, windy conditions through the city’s five boroughs.
Resurgent Djokovic eyes return to top of rankings
PARIS (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic has the world number one ranking in his sights once again after clinching his third successive title with a 7-5 7-5 win over David Ferrer in the Paris Masters final on Sunday.
Djokovic beats Ferrer to win Paris Masters title
PARIS (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic beat defending champion David Ferrer of Spain 7-5 7-5 to win the Paris Masters on Sunday and keep alive his hopes of reclaiming the world number one spot by the end of the year.
