Stosur rallies past Bouchard to claim Japan Open title
(Reuters) – Australia’s Sam Stosur fought back from a set down to claim the Japan Open for a second time on Sunday and deny Canadian teenager Eugenie Bouchard her first WTA title.
Tigers beat Red Sox in near no-hitter
(Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 1-0, nearly posting a rare postseason no-hitter in capturing the opening game of the best-of-seven American League Championship Series on Saturday.
Salido knocks out Cruz to regain WBO featherweight title
(Reuters) – Puerto Rico’s Orlando Cruz, the first openly gay fighter in professional boxing, failed in his bid to gain the WBO featherweight title when he was knocked out by Mexico’s Orlando Salido in the seventh round of their fight on Saturday.
Cards rookie Wacha rolls on in stopping Dodgers
(Reuters) – When the St. Louis Cardinals won the 2011 World Series, slugger Albert Pujols was a fundamental part of their success, belting three home runs in Game Three alone.
Koepka two ahead in PGA Tour’s season opener
(Reuters) – Unheralded American Brooks Koepka moved a step closer to clinching a maiden victory on the PGA Tour after stretching his lead to two shots in Saturday’s third round of the Frys.com Open in San Martin, California.
Cardinals edge Dodgers for 2-0 NL series lead
(Reuters) – The St. Louis Cardinals beat the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 in another pressure-packed pitchers’ duel to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series on Saturday.
Panama hopes get boost as U.S. rest players
(Reuters) – Panama’s slim hopes of reaching next year’s World Cup received a boost on Saturday when United States coach Juergen Klinsmann said he would sit out top scorer Landon Donovan for the final game of the CONCACAF qualifying tournament.
Federer splits with American coach Annacone
(Reuters) – Roger Federer has split from his American coach Paul Annacone with the struggling Swiss former world number saying on Saturday that it was the best time to make a change.
Great Scott! Jamieson goes close to magical 59
(Reuters) – Britain’s Scott Jamieson sits tied for second place after a remarkable third round of the Portugal Masters on Saturday during which he became the 17th player to shoot a 60 on the European Tour.
Del Potro sinks Nadal to set up final with Djokovic
(Reuters) – Rafa Nadal failed to reach a final for only the second time during his incredible 2013 season after being blown off court by Argentine whirlwind Juan Martin Del Potro at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.
