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Arrieta pitches Cubs to 4-0 victory over Pirates (Yahoo Sports)

The numbers are growing more ridiculous with each start, and the Chicago Cubs are running out of ways to describe the brilliance of Jake Arrieta. The ace right-hander pitched seven dominant innings and homered in his major league-best 21st win, and Chicago stopped Pittsburgh’s eight-game win streak with a 4-0 victory over the Pirates on Sunday night. ”No doubt in my mind he’s the best right-handed pitcher in the game

Arrieta pitches Cubs to 4-0 victory over Pirates (Yahoo Sports)

The numbers are growing more ridiculous with each start, and the Chicago Cubs are running out of ways to describe the brilliance of Jake Arrieta. The ace right-hander pitched seven dominant innings and homered in his major league-best 21st win, and Chicago stopped Pittsburgh’s eight-game win streak with a 4-0 victory over the Pirates on Sunday night. ”No doubt in my mind he’s the best right-handed pitcher in the game

Squash 'devastated' by Tokyo Olympics snub

The head of the World Squash Federation (WSF) said he was devastated for the sport’s millions of followers after squash was again overlooked for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Squash was among eight sports short-listed for possible inclusion at the 2020 Olympics but failed to make the final list of five sports, recommended by Tokyo’s organizers on Monday. The five proposed for the 2020 Summer Games were baseball/softball, karate, skateboard, sports

Squash 'devastated' by Tokyo Olympics snub

The head of the World Squash Federation (WSF) said he was devastated for the sport’s millions of followers after squash was again overlooked for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Squash was among eight sports short-listed for possible inclusion at the 2020 Olympics but failed to make the final list of five sports, recommended by Tokyo’s organizers on Monday. The five proposed for the 2020 Summer Games were baseball/softball, karate, skateboard, sports

Tokyo recommends five more sports for 2020 Games

Five additional sports — baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing — have been recommended by the organisers of the Tokyo Olympics for inclusion at the 2020 Summer Games, it was announced on Monday. Under new rules, Olympic host cities can hand-pick sports they want to see contested at the Games, although the final decision rests with the International Olympic Committee, which will vote on the 2020 recommendations next August.

Tokyo recommends five more sports for 2020 Games

Five additional sports — baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing — have been recommended by the organisers of the Tokyo Olympics for inclusion at the 2020 Summer Games, it was announced on Monday. Under new rules, Olympic host cities can hand-pick sports they want to see contested at the Games, although the final decision rests with the International Olympic Committee, which will vote on the 2020 recommendations next August.

Golf-Clarke and Singh to captain sides in EurAsia Cup

Darren Clarke will have an early opportunity to hone his captaincy skills ahead of the 2016 Ryder Cup after he was named Europe skipper on Monday for the upcoming EurAsia Cup against Asia. The Northern Irishman will lead Europe in the second edition of the three-day, 12-man team tournament against Asia captain Jeev Milkha Singh of India at the Glenmarie Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur from Jan. 15-17.

Golf-Clarke and Singh to captain sides in EurAsia Cup

Darren Clarke will have an early opportunity to hone his captaincy skills ahead of the 2016 Ryder Cup after he was named Europe skipper on Monday for the upcoming EurAsia Cup against Asia. The Northern Irishman will lead Europe in the second edition of the three-day, 12-man team tournament against Asia captain Jeev Milkha Singh of India at the Glenmarie Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur from Jan. 15-17.

Clarke, Singh to helm 2016 EurAsia Cup teams

European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke and Jeev Milkha Singh of India will lead rival teams at the 2016 EurAsia Cup in Malaysia, organisers announced Monday. Following a spectacular 10-10 draw at the inaugural edition in 2014, the biennial Ryder Cup-styled showdown between Europe and Asia will take place at the Glenmarie Golf and Country Cup, located west of the capital Kuala Lumpur, from January 15 to 17, 2016. With

Clarke, Singh to helm 2016 EurAsia Cup teams

European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke and Jeev Milkha Singh of India will lead rival teams at the 2016 EurAsia Cup in Malaysia, organisers announced Monday. Following a spectacular 10-10 draw at the inaugural edition in 2014, the biennial Ryder Cup-styled showdown between Europe and Asia will take place at the Glenmarie Golf and Country Cup, located west of the capital Kuala Lumpur, from January 15 to 17, 2016. With