India race goes ahead after hearing delay
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – This weekend’s Formula One Indian Grand Prix will go ahead as scheduled after the country’s top court deferred hearing a case seeking its cancellation over tax issues until next Friday.
Red Sox braced for tough test after Cardinals rally
BOSTON (Reuters) – Boston had grown accustomed to bullying opponents into submission in the World Series but the Red Sox realize they have a fight on their hands after the St Louis Cardinals rallied to win at Fenway Park on Thursday.
Cards punish sloppy Red Sox to level series
BOSTON (Reuters) – The St Louis Cardinals turned the tables on Boston by taking full advantage of some sloppy Red Sox fielding to level the World Series at 1-1 on the back of a 4-2 victory at Fenway Park on Thursday.
Carolina beat Buccaneers as pressure on Schiano mounts
(Reuters) – Quarterback Cam Newton helped Carolina add to the pressure on Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano as the Panthers recorded a 31-13 victory on Thursday.
Boston’s Lester denies doctoring ball in Game One win
BOSTON (Reuters) – Controversy was in the air before Thursday’s Game Two of the World Series as Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester denied allegations that he cheated in Wednesday’s 8-1 win over the Cardinals in the series opener.
No-nonsense Serena keeps it simple with third win
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Round-robin formats at tennis tournaments can cause confusion but Serena Williams has an easy solution, just keep winning.
Uehara a master of the end-game for Red Sox
BOSTON (Reuters) – He came to the Boston Red Sox as an efficient set-up man for the bullpen, yet Koji Uehara has emerged as an end-game master for the American League champions, who are seeking their third World Series title in 10 seasons.
Seve Trophy should be worth Ryder points – Olazabal
(Reuters) – Jose Maria Olazabal has called for Ryder Cup qualifying points to be made available at the Seve Trophy in order to entice the top golfers to play in the biennial match between Britain & Ireland and Continental Europe.
Cardinals rookie pitcher Wacha gets taste of fame
BOSTON (Reuters) – Michael Wacha is discovering that the taste of fame comes in many different flavors.
Alonso goes to bed ‘proud’ even in ‘Vettel era’
GREATER NOIDA, India (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso may have conceded the Formula One world title but the Ferrari driver is not losing any sleep over Sebastian Vettel’s domination on the track.