Familiar ending concludes Rafa’s journey back
PARIS (Reuters) – It was a familiar routine, a rasping forehand winner, a joyful backwards fall to the dirt in celebration then sinking his milky white into the Musketeers’ Cup, but Rafa Nadal’s romp to an eighth French Open title felt extra special on…
Nadal wins eighth title in protest-hit Paris final
PARIS (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal made light work of fellow Spaniard David Ferrer to win a protest-interrupted French Open final 6-3 6-2 6-3 on Sunday and become the first man to win eight singles titles at the same tournament.
Marlins and Blue Jays prevail on marathon Saturday
(Reuters) – Miami Marlins needed 20 innings to best the New York Mets 2-1 while the Toronto Blue Jays prevailed over the Rangers 4-3 in 18 in Major League Baseball’s two marathon games on Saturday.
Blackhawks beat Kings to reach Stanley Cup Final
(Reuters) – The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in double overtime on Saturday to win the Western Conference title and join the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final.
Palace Malice beats Oxbow, Orb in Belmont
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Palace Malice followed a perfect script to upstage the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes champions on Saturday and win the Belmont Stakes, the final race of the Triple Crown for three-year-old thoroughbreds.
Pressel carries two-shot lead into Sunday marathon
(Reuters) – Morgan Pressel shot a two-under-par 70 on Saturday to seize a two-stroke lead going into a 36-hole Sunday finish at the weather-delayed LPGA Championship at Locust Hill outside Rochester, New York.
American Stefani moves one ahead in Memphis
(Reuters) – PGA Tour rookie Shawn Stefani rebounded superbly from a quadruple-bogey seven at the 11th to edge one stroke clear of playing partner Harris English after Saturday’s third round of the St Jude Classic in Memphis, Tennessee.
Palace Malice wins Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Palace Malice won the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, the final race of the Triple Crown series for three-year-old thoroughbreds.
Ethiopia continue resurgence with World Cup win
DURBAN (Reuters) – Congo, Ivory Coast and Tunisia took giant leaps on Saturday towards winning their World Cup qualifying groups although they were all overshadowed by the exploits of a resurgent Ethiopia.
Bryan twins make it a good day for the 30-somethings
PARIS (Reuters) – The 30-somethings have enjoyed themselves at the French Open this year and American twins Bob and Mike Bryan continued the trend by winning a record-extending 14th grand slam doubles title at Roland Garros on Saturday.
