Serena Williams gets chance to avenge Halep defeat (Yahoo Sports) After Serena Williams' embarrassing defeat to Simona Halep in the WTA Finals group stage, the American narrowed her eyes at the post-match news conference and said she was looking forward to having a chance to avenge the loss. Williams beat Caroline Wozniacki in a thrilling contest 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) to remain on course for a … [Read more...]
Ned Yost on Royals pitchers: ‘We don’t feel like they’re sissies’
Ned Yost on Royals pitchers: 'We don't feel like they're sissies' Your browser does not support iframes. In trying to explain whether right-hander Kelvin Herrera would be available to pitch Saturday in Game 4 of the World Series following a relatively heavy workload recently, Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost used a bizarre adjective to describe his pitching staff as a unit. Herrera has … [Read more...]
Redknapp wants to end Taarabt feud
Redknapp wants to end Taarabt feud Harry Redknapp has called for an end to the feud with Adel Taarabt, which he initially began © Getty Images Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp bears no grudge against Adel Taarabt following their public spat this week and says he merely wants the his playmaker to return to shape and form. Redknapp and Taarabt had a public argument after the Rangers … [Read more...]
Mariota breaks Ducks passing mark in blowout
Mariota breaks Ducks passing mark in blowout SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Marcus Mariota threw a rare interception - his first since the Oregon State game last season - on a pass that was deflected twice. Oregon coach Mark Helfrich could only smile. The No. 6 Ducks are on a roll and Mariota's turnover hardly slowed them at all. Mariota matched his season high with five touchdown passes and broke the … [Read more...]
Williams beats Wozniacki to reach champs final (Yahoo Sports)
Williams beats Wozniacki to reach champs final (Yahoo Sports) Serena Williams is in the final of the WTA Finals after beating Caroline Wozniacki in a third-set tiebreaker on Saturday, winning 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) to remain on course for a third-straight title in the season-ending championships. Wozniacki served for the match at 5-4 in the third set but Williams broke back and prevailed in the … [Read more...]
Serena Williams beats Wozniacki to reach WTA final (Yahoo Sports)
Serena Williams beats Wozniacki to reach WTA final (Yahoo Sports) Serena Williams will get a chance to avenge a humiliating loss against Simona Halep after they both advanced to the championship match of the season-ending WTA Finals with victories in contrasting style on Saturday. Williams beat Caroline Wozniacki in a thrilling contest 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) to remain on course for a … [Read more...]
US skier Shiffrin leads World Cup GS in 1st run (The Associated Press)
US skier Shiffrin leads World Cup GS in 1st run (The Associated Press) American teenager Mikaela Shiffrin had the fastest first run in the season-opening women's World Cup giant slalom on Saturday, underlining her ambition to start winning races in the discipline. Shiffrin is the Olympic and world champion in slalom but has yet to win a GS. Her best finish was second in Beaver Creek, … [Read more...]
Royals survive letting Kelvin Herrera and Jeremy Guthrie hit for themselves
Royals survive letting Kelvin Herrera and Jeremy Guthrie hit for themselves Your browser does not support iframes. The first at-bat in the professional life of right-handed relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera, coming in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series, went as well as the Kansas City Royals could have hoped. Actual hitter Eric Hosmer explained why after the Royals 3-2 victory … [Read more...]
Serena Williams beats Caroline Wozniacki to reach WTA final
Serena Williams beats Caroline Wozniacki to reach WTA final SINGAPORE — Serena Williams is in the final of the WTA Finals after beating Caroline Wozniacki in a third-set tiebreaker on Saturday, winning 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) to remain on course for a third-straight title in the season-ending championships. Wozniacki served for the match at 5-4 in the third set but Williams broke back and prevailed in … [Read more...]
Alpine Skiing-World Cup Soelden women’s giant slalom results (Reuters)
Alpine Skiing-World Cup Soelden women's giant slalom results (Reuters) Oct 25 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the World Cup Soelden Women's Giant Slalom after run 1 on Saturday Run 1 Overall 1. Mikaela Shiffrin (U.S.) 1:17.93 1:17.93 2. Anna Fenninger (Austria) 1:18.02 1:18.02 3. Tessa Worley (France) 1:18.35 1:18.35 4. Federica Brignone (Italy) 1:18.57 1:18.57 5. Lara Gut (Switzerland) … [Read more...]