Pabon winner takes heat off Valencia coach Djukic
MADRID (Reuters) – Valencia ended a run of three straight defeats and eased the pressure on Serbian coach Miroslav Djukic after recording a 1-0 win at Getafe in an ugly La Liga encounter on Sunday.
Johnson holds off Poulter to win first WGC event
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – American Dustin Johnson pitched in for an eagle two at the 16th hole to set up a three-stroke victory over England’s Ian Poulter and win his first World Golf Championship title at the $8.5 million HSBC Champions on Sunday.
Mexico and New Jersey races unlikely: Ecclestone
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Formula One races in Mexico and New Jersey are unlikely to happen next year, the sport’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters on Sunday.
Australian Olympic medalist kayaker arrested after drug bust
(Reuters) – Australian dual Olympic silver medal-winning kayaker Nathan Baggaley has been arrested following a drug bust, local media reported on Sunday.
Denver Broncos coach John Fox taken to hospital
(Reuters) – John Fox, coach of the Denver Broncos, was taken to a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday after feeling light-headed while playing golf, the National Football League team said in a statement on its website.
Australian PGA champion Popovic to skip title defense
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Daniel Popovic will not defend his title at next week’s Australian PGA Championship on the Gold Coast in order to contest the European Tour’s qualifying tournament in Spain.
Wise Dan defends title in the Mile
ARCADIA, California (Reuters) – America’s horse of the year and 4-5 favorite Wise Dan defended his $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile at Santa Anita Park on Saturday despite an early stumble out of the gate and being ridden by a replacement jockey.
Mucho Macho Man wins Breeders’ Cup Classic
ARCADIA, California (Reuters) – Mucho Macho Man stole the limelight from favorite Game on Dude with a storming finish to win the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park on Saturday.
Denver Broncos coach John Fox taken to hospital
(Reuters) – John Fox, coach of the National Football League’s Denver Broncos, was taken to a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday after feeling light-headed while playing golf, the team said in a statement on its website.
Arsenal beat Liverpool to open gap at the top
LONDON (Reuters) – Arsenal maintained their challenge for a first trophy in nine seasons when they beat Liverpool 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.
