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FIFA election chief reminds Blatter of need to step down (Yahoo Sports)
Sepp Blatter was warned from within FIFA on Sunday not to attempt to backtrack on his pledge to quit as president. Domenico Scala, who is overseeing the presidential election, said that a leadership change is an essential component of the far-reaching reforms required to overhaul FIFA amid deepening criminal investigations into soccer corruption. Scala’s blunt comments came after Swiss newspaper Schweiz am Sonntag, citing unnamed sources, reported that Blatter is
American actor Dempsey finishes 2nd in Le Mans amateur race (Yahoo Sports)
Actor Patrick Dempsey finally got on the podium at the 24 Hours Le Mans endurance race, finishing second in the GTE Amateur category on Sunday. Dempsey is a huge motorsports fan and was driving Le Mans for the fourth time, but this was his first top-three finish. ”I think it’s hard to put into words how much it means to be on the podium in Le Mans.
American actor Dempsey finishes 2nd in Le Mans amateur race (Yahoo Sports)
Actor Patrick Dempsey finally got on the podium at the 24 Hours Le Mans endurance race, finishing second in the GTE Amateur category on Sunday. Dempsey is a huge motorsports fan and was driving Le Mans for the fourth time, but this was his first top-three finish. ”I think it’s hard to put into words how much it means to be on the podium in Le Mans.
Nadal beats Troicki to win grass-court Mercedes Cup (Yahoo Sports)
Rafael Nadal defeated Viktor Troicki 7-6 (3), 6-3 Sunday to win the Mercedes Cup for the third time and claim his first title on grass since Wimbledon in 2010. The top-seeded Spaniard, who had no aces in his semifinal win over Gael Monfils, ended the first set tiebreaker with an ace – his ninth. Nadal saved the only break point he faced.
Nadal beats Troicki to win grass-court Mercedes Cup (Yahoo Sports)
Rafael Nadal defeated Viktor Troicki 7-6 (3), 6-3 Sunday to win the Mercedes Cup for the third time and claim his first title on grass since Wimbledon in 2010. The top-seeded Spaniard, who had no aces in his semifinal win over Gael Monfils, ended the first set tiebreaker with an ace – his ninth. Nadal saved the only break point he faced.
Blue Jays win 10th straight, Martin HR in 11th beats Red Sox (Yahoo Sports)
Once again, Russell Martin got the go-ahead hit for the Toronto Blue Jays. Martin hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the Blue Jays won their 10th straight game, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Saturday. ”We’ve seen him do it so many times this year,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said.
Blue Jays win 10th straight, Martin HR in 11th beats Red Sox (Yahoo Sports)
Once again, Russell Martin got the go-ahead hit for the Toronto Blue Jays. Martin hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the Blue Jays won their 10th straight game, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Saturday. ”We’ve seen him do it so many times this year,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said.
Santana, Carrasco lead Indians to 5-4 win over Tigers (Yahoo Sports)
Carlos Carrasco and the Cleveland Indians spoiled the return of Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander. Carlos Santana homered and Carrasco shook off a bad history in Detroit to lift the Indians to a 5-4 victory Saturday. Carrasco (8-5), who started the game 1-4 with a 9.45 ERA in six outings at Comerica Park, struck out eight and allowed three runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings to help disappoint