Stick a fork in 'em, the U.S. isn't bringing the Ryder Cup home this time either This is exactly where the United States didn't want to find itself. After rallying to within a point of the Europeans after a solid morning session in the 40th Ryder Cup, the Americans were nearly blanked in the afternoon session, earning a measly half point – and even that was disappointing. The result: a 10-6 … [Read more...]
Murray beats Monaco to reach Shenzhen Open final (Yahoo Sports)
Murray beats Monaco to reach Shenzhen Open final (Yahoo Sports) SHENZHEN, China (AP) -- Second-seeded Andy Murray rallied from a set down to beat Juan Monaco of Argentina 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 Saturday and reach the final of the Shenzhen Open. … [Read more...]
Lebedev retains WBA cruiser belt with 2nd-round KO (The Associated Press)
Lebedev retains WBA cruiser belt with 2nd-round KO (The Associated Press) MOSCOW (AP) -- Denis Lebedev of Russia successfully defended his WBA cruiserweight title when he knocked out Pawel Kolodziej of Poland on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Nadal returns from wrist injury at China Open (Yahoo Sports)
Nadal returns from wrist injury at China Open (Yahoo Sports) BEIJING (AP) -- Rafael Nadal's right wrist is healthy enough to allow him to compete again, the Spaniard said as he prepares for a tough first-round match against Frenchman Richard Gasquet at the China Open. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Ferrand-Prevot wins gold after bizarre finish (Reuters)
Cycling-Ferrand-Prevot wins gold after bizarre finish (Reuters) (Adds details, quotes) MADRID, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Pauline Ferrand-Prevot became the first French woman in 19 years to win the elite race at the road cycling world championships in Ponferrada when she claimed a cold-blooded victory in a bizarre finish on Saturday. Ferrand-Prevot beat German Lisa Brennauer and Swede Emma … [Read more...]
Tank shifts, crushes ranked Wichita boxer (The Associated Press)
Tank shifts, crushes ranked Wichita boxer (The Associated Press) WICHITA, Kan. (AP) -- A nationally ranked boxer is dead after a Wichita industrial accident in which a 6-ton tank shifted unexpectedly and fell on him while he was sandblasting it. … [Read more...]
Murray make semis of Shenzhen Open (Yahoo Sports)
Murray make semis of Shenzhen Open (Yahoo Sports) SHENZHEN, China (AP) -- Andy Murray was one win away from his first final of the year after beating Lukas Lacko of Slovakia 6-3, 7-5 in the Shenzhen Open quarterfinals on Friday. … [Read more...]
Bear Moon draws off to win Monmouth Park feature (The Associated Press)
Bear Moon draws off to win Monmouth Park feature (The Associated Press) OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- Bear Moon took the lead nearing the top of the stretch and then drew off to win the $47,250 allowance feature at Monmouth Park on Sunday, beating Rainbow at Midnite by 2 ¼ lengths. … [Read more...]
[VIDEO] Conor McGregor parties with Dana White
[VIDEO] Conor McGregor parties with Dana White We love the UFC Embedded mini-documentaries. They get fans behind the scenes of the biggest MMA events in the world alongside their favorite fighters, who are often more unguarded and open than ever in these moments caught on tape. The latest one, UFC 178 Embedded, is no different. We're willing to bet that, as cool as it is, featured fighter … [Read more...]
Ryder Cup Saturday foursomes matches and predictions
Ryder Cup Saturday foursomes matches and predictions The American side rallied on Saturday morning at the Ryder Cup, taking unexpected points from the Europeans. The afternoon foursomes (alternate shot) matches will determine which side carries the advantage into the 12 Sunday singles matches, making this the most critical session of the two days so far. Match 13: Zach Johnson/Matt Kuchar … [Read more...]