Oracle win shows New Zealand has not locked up America’s Cup
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Oracle Team USA edged out Emirates Team New Zealand in a blustery fourth race for the America’s Cup on Sunday, reminding the Kiwis, who won the first three races of the event, that the American yacht is formidable.
Payton makes winning return as Saints edge Falcons
(Reuters) – New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton made a winning return while the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks survived Week One scares as the National Football League delivered a lineup of Sunday thrillers.
Serena beats Azarenka to retain U.S. Open title
NEW YORK (Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams retained her U.S. Open women’s singles title by defeating number two Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in three sets in windy conditions on Sunday.
Serena Williams repeats as U.S. Open champion
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Serena Williams repeated as U.S. Open women’s champion by holding off a battling Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 7-5 6-7(6) 6-1 in a windblown final in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday.
Russian gay law raises alarm among Olympic sponsors
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Fears Russia’s controversial gay law could affect next year’s Sochi Winter Games has reached sponsors despite efforts by the hosts to play down the issue, the International Olympic Committee said on Sunday.
Payton makes winning return as Saints edge Falcons
(Reuters) – New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton made a winning return while the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks survived Week One scares as the National Football League delivered a lineup of Sunday thrillers.
Argentina, Puerto Rico among World Cup qualifiers
CARACAS (Reuters) – Luis Scola of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers scored 28 points as Argentina beat Canada 73-67 to qualify for the basketball World Cup on Sunday.
Rio tells IOC they will be ready by 2016
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Organisers of the 2016 Rio Olympics have been told to get a move on because of increasing concerns they are falling further behind schedule as unrest builds in Brazil.
Baseball-softball vow to fight on after Olympic rejection
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Baseball and softball have vowed to make another pitch to be readmitted to the Olympics after striking out on Sunday.
Baseball-softball vow to fight on after Olympic rejection
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Baseball and softball have vowed to make another pitch to be readmitted to the Olympics after striking out on Sunday.
