(The Sports Xchange) – The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 on Saturday, bolstered by two home runs from Jose Bautista. Russell Martin also homered for the Blue Jays (89-65), who won their third in a row after entering Saturday with a four-game lead over the second-place New York Yankees in the American League East. The Blue Jays learned Saturday that they had clinched the second American
Chris Froome has insisted cycling is no longer a drug-riddled “Wild West” and believes successful riders should not be automatically suspected of doping.
Padraig Harrington put himself bang in contention for a third Claret Jug with a fine third round in the 144th Open at St Andrews.
England captain Alastair Cook says it was “incredibly frustrating” to suffer such a heavy defeat in the second Investec Ashes Test at Lord’s after the team had performed so well in the series opener.
Andy Murray felt proud and honoured as he carried Britain to their first Davis Cup semi-final since 1981 after he beat France’s Gilles Simon on Sunday to give the hosts an unassailable 3-1 lead.
Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has arrived in Newcastle ahead of his medical.
Wedding Vow (6/1) lost her maiden tag in style when achieving Group Two honours in the Kilboy Estate Stakes at the Curragh.
Monaghan were crowned Ulster champions for the second time in three years after holding on for a 0-11 to 0-10 victory over Donegal in Clones.
Chamu Chibhabha hit a career-best 67 as Zimbabwe beat India by 10 runs at Harare Sports Club to draw their Twenty20 series 1-1.
Jose Mourinho says Chelsea are looking to make one more signing this summer, but are not interested in Barcelona forward Pedro.
Tony Jacklin believes the R&A were left with no option but to extend the 144th Open into a fifth day following severe weather disruptions at St Andrews.
