Johnson matches course record to surge clear in Sheshan
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Long-hitting American Dustin Johnson matched the Sheshan Golf Club course record to surge into a commanding five-stroke lead after the second round of the $8.5 million WGC-HSBC Champions tournament on Friday.
Pirates hope to raise flag for South Africa
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – The Orlando Pirates will be bidding to bring South Africa some rare international soccer success when they take on African Champions League holders Al Ahli of Egypt in the final over the next two weekends.
Russian PM guarantees security at Sochi Olympics
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian government and security services will overcome security threats and can guarantee safety at the 2014 Winter Olympics in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.
World Cup failure could cost Mexico millions say businesses
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico businesses could lose as much as $650 million if the country fails to beat New Zealand in their World Cup soccer playoff and qualify for the 2014 finals in Brazil, according to sports marketing expert Rogelio Roa.
Horseracing – Ron the Greek scratched from Breeders’ Classic
(Reuters) – Ron the Greek, the morning line choice for the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, was scratched from the race on Thursday because of a hoof injury, his Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott has said.
Costa, Villa keep Atletico on Barcelona’s heels
MADRID (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid kept pace with leaders Barcelona and restored their five-point lead over third-placed city rivals Real when Diego Costa and David Villa each scored a penalty in a 2-1 win at Granada in La Liga on Thursday.
Heartwarming win or ‘Fall Classic Follies’
(Reuters) – It was a feel-good story for Boston, a victory for the bearded band of Red Sox brothers, who tipped the standings upside down in going from last to first by beating the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series.
Nadal on track for elusive Paris Masters title
PARIS (Reuters) – World number one Rafa Nadal broke the stubborn resistance of Poland’s Jerzy Janowicz’s to win 7-5 6-4 and reach the last eight of the Paris Masters on Thursday.
Roma set record with 10th straight Serie A win
(Reuters) – AS Roma became the first team to win their opening 10 Serie A games of the season when they overcame bottom side Chievo 1-0 thanks to Marco Boriello’s late header on Thursday.
Wawrinka, Gasquet complete World Tour finals lineup
PARIS (Reuters) – Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka and France’s Richard Gasquet snatched the last two places for next week’s ATP World Tour finals after Canadian Milos Raonic was knocked out of the Paris Masters in the third round on Thursday.
