After a dramatic, controversial and tearful final day, the USA defeated Europe on Sunday to win the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2009. Behind 10-6 going into the 12 singles — the same score that Europe trailed the USA before coming back to win the Ryder Cup at Medinah in 2012 — the US triumphed by a point, 14 1/2 to 13 1.2. Paula Creamer claimed the winning
By Tony Jimenez ST LEON-ROT, Germany (Reuters) – U.S. captain Juli Inkster had urged her players to “stomp on” Europe and they carried out the instructions to a tee, fighting back to win a controversial Solheim Cup match on Sunday. The home team went into the last 12 singles holding a 10-6 lead, following unsavory scenes over the non-concession of a short American putt in the fourballs carried over from
(Updates at end) ST LEON-ROT, Germany, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Results on thethird and final day of the 14th Solheim Cup on Sunday: EUROPE 13-1/2 points UNITED STATES 14-1/2 points Singles: Carlota Ciganda v Lexi Thompson Match halved Catriona Matthew v Morgan Pressel Won by 2 holes Karine Icher v Brittany Lincicome Won 3 and 2 Melissa Reid v Brittany Lang Won 3 and 2 Gwladys Nocera v Alison Lee
European championship host nation France beat Serbia 81-68 in the competition’s third-place playoff to win the bronze medal and secure a third successive podium finish on Sunday. Having won the 2013 tournament after finishing runners-up in 2011, the French bounced back from a painful 80-75 semi-final defeat by Spain and brushed aside the Serbians. France moved up a gear after a 37-32 halftime lead and outscored Serbia 21-12 in the
With his game ailing, Tiger Woods announced he underwent a second microdiscectomy surgery on his back. ”This is certainly disappointing, but I’m a fighter,” Woods said. Woods made the announcement on his website – www.tigerwoods.com – and reported the microsurgical procedure – intended to relieve pain from a pinched nerve – was performed late Wednesday in Park City, Utah, by neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Rich.
Scunthorpe have made former Stoke midfielder Jamie Ness their ninth summer signing.
Hartlepool have signed former Gateshead goalkeeper Adam Bartlett.
Preparations for F1’s long-awaited return to Mexico in October are now “80% finished”, according to race organisers.
Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed the season-long loan signing of Alex Lopez from Celta Vigo.
Martin Skrtel has signed a new contract with Liverpool, the club have announced.
Wycombe have signed Michael Harriman on loan from QPR until January.
An unbeaten knock of 124 from Ambati Rayudu helped an under-strength India team scrape a narrow four-run win over Zimbabwe in Harare.
Claudio Yacob has signed a new two-year contract at West Bromwich Albion.
Mark Cavendish ended his two-year wait for a 26th Tour de France win by sprinting to victory on stage seven as Chris Froome took back the race leader’s yellow jersey.
Catalans Dragons have signed Warrington half-back Richie Myler on a two-year contract from the start of next season.
