Cardinals crush Dodgers to reach World Series
(Reuters) – The St. Louis Cardinals advanced to the World Series with a resounding 9-0 win over Los Angeles on Friday as rookie Michael Wacha outpitched Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to seal the National League Championship Series 4-2.
Simpson sizzles with a 63 to take charge in Vegas
(Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson wielded a red-hot putter as he piled up nine birdies to charge into a four-shot lead in Friday’s second round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas.
Blues’ Lapierre suspended five games for boarding
(Reuters) – St. Louis Blues forward Maxim Lapierre has been suspended five games for boarding San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle earlier this week, the National Hockey League (NHL) said on Friday.
Simpson sizzles with a 63 to take charge in Vegas
(Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson wielded a red-hot putter as he piled up nine birdies to charge into an early four-shot lead in Friday’s second round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas.
PGA Championship organizers ponder an overseas staging
(Reuters) – The PGA Championship, the last of the year’s four majors, may be played outside the United States within the next decade, according to Golf World magazine.
Cuban baseball player agrees to $68 million Major League deal: reports
MIAMI (Reuters) – Baseball player José Abreu, who left his native Cuba in August, agreed to a six-year, $68 million contract with the Chicago White Sox on Friday, according to several media reports, which would be the largest rookie free-agent contract ever awarded to an international player in Major League Baseball.
Tired Nadal withdraws from Basel indoor tournament
(Reuters) – World tennis number one Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week’s Basel indoor tournament because of fatigue.
Swede Hedblom eyes ‘fairytale’ victory in Perth
(Reuters) – Peter Hedblom took a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the co-sanctioned Perth International on Friday to keep alive his hopes of the “fairytale” victory he needs to retain his European Tour card for next season.
Red Sox strike early to close on World Series
(Reuters) – Led by slugger Mike Napoli, the Boston Red Sox finally broke through against a Detroit starter to beat the Tigers 4-3 on Thursday and move within one victory of claiming a berth in the World Series.
Mexican national soccer coach says he’s out of job: ESPN.com
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s national coach Victor Vucetich says he has been notified by the country’s soccer federation that he is no longer in the job, according to an interview posted on Thursday night on ESPN.com.
