Tennis: Federer withdraws from Paris Masters
World number three Roger Federer has withdrawn from this week’s Paris Masters on Monday as he fine tunes his schedule heading into the season-ending ATP Finals.
Cole restores confidence for Astros in World Series
Houston Astros ace Gerrit Cole shut down the Washington Nationals and gave his team control of the World Series in such impressive fashion on Sunday that he even managed to stump himself with the achievement.
Woods headed for Presidents Cup after Zozo victory
Tiger Woods’ victory at the Zozo Championship on Monday made all but certain his appearance in one global golf event and boosted his chances of competing in another.
Woods ‘never ceases to amaze’ as peers tip their hat to greatness
Tiger Woods’ peers have learned over the years never to be surprised at anything he accomplishes and are braced for a further onslaught from the greatest player of their era, and perhaps any era.
NBA roundup: Grizz sink Nets on Crowder’s buzzer-beater
Jae Crowder drained a 3-pointer as time expired in overtime to lift the host Memphis Grizzlies to a 134-133 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
Japan ramps up spending for typhoon relief, but workers are scarce
Ravaged by a series of storms, including the worst typhoon in decades, Japan is ramping up spending on rescue, repair and clean-up. But there’s a catch: there are more shovels than hands.
NHL roundup: Bruins top Rangers with Bergeron’s hat trick
Patrice Bergeron netted a hat trick, and Brad Marchand added two goals and three assists as the Boston Bruins won 7-4 on Sunday in the New York Rangers’ 2,000th regular-season NHL game at the current Madison Square Garden, which opened in 1968.
NFL roundup: Coleman, 49ers run over Panthers
Tevin Coleman scored three of San Francisco’s five rushing touchdowns and added a fourth on a 10-yard reception Sunday afternoon as the 49ers remained unbeaten with a 51-13 shellacking of the visiting Carolina Panthers.
Horse racing: Filly dies at Santa Anita as Breeders’ Cup looms
Filly Bye Bye Beautiful died during a race at Santa Anita Park on Sunday, bringing the number of horses who have perished at the venue to 36 since late December.
Flamengo win 1-0 to continue march toward Serie A title
Flamengo continued their march toward another Serie A title on Sunday when the Brazilian league leaders beat CSA 1-0 to record their seventh consecutive victory.
