Australian police charge six in matchfixing sting
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australian police have charged six men in an operation to smash a “multi-million dollar” matchfixing ring centered on the second tier Victoria Premier League.
Manuel trying to turn the page in Buffalo
ORCHARD PARK, New York (Reuters) – With past Buffalo Bills quarterbacking greats looking on, rookie E.J. Manuel showed why he is the key to the future, rallying the downtrodden franchise to a last gasp 24-23 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
New Zealand and U.S. boats split thrilling America’s Cup races
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand split two dramatic races on Sunday, winning one each in heavy winds on San Francisco Bay and sending the America’s Cup sailing regatta into a tense and unexpectedly close final wee…
Stricker thankful to stay dry on rainy day
LAKE FOREST, Illinois (Reuters) – Steve Stricker thanked his lucky stars he was one of 22 players who did not have to tee off in Sunday’s rain-hit final round of the BMW Championship before play was suspended for the day.
Safarova defeats Erakovic for fifth career title
(Reuters) – Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic won her fifth WTA title when she edged New Zealand’s Marina Erakovic 6-4 6-3 in the final of the Bell Challenge in Quebec City on Sunday.
Packers crush Redskins and new dad Flacco aids Ravens’ win
(Reuters) – Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers sliced up the Washington Redskins’ defense while new dad Joe Flacco led the reigning Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens to a hard-fought win against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Heavy rain at BMW Championship sets up Monday finish
LAKE FOREST, Illinois (Reuters) – Play was suspended for the day at the BMW Championship on Sunday after torrential downpours left the course water-logged, with the final round scheduled to resume at 8 a.m. CT (1300 GMT) on Monday.
Bills follow Manuel to stunning comeback win over Panthers
ORCHARD PARK, New York (Reuters) – Rookie quarterback EJ Manuel tossed a touchdown pass to Stevie Johnson with two seconds left to play to earn the Buffalo Bills a stunning 24-23 comeback win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Djokovic, Nadal, Murray shine on national duty
(Reuters) – Novak Djokovic produced a masterful performance on Sunday to help Serbia roar back to defeat Canada 3-2 and set up a Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic.
Djokovic, Tipsarevic put Serbia into Davis Cup final
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic began the fightback and Janko Tipsarevic completed the job as Serbia overturned a 2-1 deficit against Canada in the Davis Cup semi-final on Sunday.
