Williams warns Istanbul rivals she can still get better
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Serena Williams aims to claim her 11th tournament trophy to round off one of the best years of her career, and warned her opponents at this week’s WTA season-ending championships that she can still improve.
Success starved Bulgaria hails Dimitrov’s maiden win
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgaria, a nation with a proud female tennis tradition, hailed Grigor Dimitrov’s maiden ATP tour title and praised the player for becoming an inspiration for young talent in the Balkan country.
Wie named Youth Games ambassador, eyes Rio Games
BERLIN (Reuters) – American golfer Michelle Wie, who helped her sport win a place at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, has been appointed Youth Olympics ambassador, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday.
Chiefs unbeaten, Jets top Patriots after controversial call
(Reuters) – The Kansas City Chiefs remained unbeaten after a close shave with the Houston Texans, while the New York Jets capitalized on a controversial officiating call to beat division rivals New England in overtime on an eventful NFL Sunday.
Simpson eases to six-shot win in Vegas
(Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson hit the jackpot in Las Vegas on Sunday, cruising to his fourth career victory on the PGA Tour by a commanding six shots at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
Jets surprise Patriots with overtime field goal
(Reuters) – Nick Folk got a second chance and kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime as the surprising New York Jets ended a six-game losing streak to the New England Patriots with a 30-27 victory on Sunday.
Griffin rises as Redskins tame Bears in a shootout
LANDOVER, Maryland (Reuters) – Robert Griffin III was his old dynamic self and Roy Helu Jr. rumbled for three touchdowns as the Washington Redskins rallied for a dramatic 45-41 shootout win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Australian Hend wins in Macau for year’s third title
(Reuters) – Australian Scott Hend comfortably kept the chasing pack at bay to win the Venetian Macau Open by three strokes on Sunday for his third title of the year.
Kang claims controversial Korea title, McIlroy tied second
(Reuters) – The Korea Open finished in bizarre circumstances on Sunday with Kang Sung-hoon celebrating a one-shot victory after a controversial penalty for Kim Hyung-tae and poor putting by Rory McIlroy ended their title hopes.
South Korea’s Jin takes Perth title for first win
(Reuters) – Former world number one amateur Jin Jeong beat England’s Ross Fisher in a play-off for his maiden professional title at the Perth International on Sunday.
