Sankt Leon-Rot (Germany) (AFP) – It was all becoming a little predictable. A first ever win on US soil –- by a thumping 18-10 margin — in Colorado two years ago has given Carin Koch’s team the chance to make it an unprecedented three in a row. “We’re looking forward to the week and we know that the Americans won’t want to lose three in a row,” said Koch, who
(The Sports Xchange) – First baseman Anthony Rizzo’s sacrifice fly in the top of the 12th inning lifted the Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday and edged them closer to the first National League wild-card spot. The Cubs (84-61) drew within three games of the Pirates (87-58) for the first wild-card spot and now hold a commanding eight-game lead for the second wild-card berth over
(The Sports Xchange) – Houston ace Dallas Keuchel had the worst outing of his big-league career as Texas rolled to a 14-3 victory on Wednesday that moved the Rangers 1-1/2 games ahead of the Astros in the American League West. Keuchel, a Cy Young candidate, gave up nine earned runs and three of the five home runs the Rangers smashed in their 16-hit performance. The Rangers wasted no time in
(The Sports Xchange) – Dustin Pedroia homered twice and drove in five runs while Henry Owens threw 7-2/3 shutout innings as the Boston Red Sox scored nine early runs and rolled to a 10-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Second baseman Pedroia is making his way back after sitting out 42 games due to a strained right hamstring and has started six of Boston’s last eight games with
HSBC is considering ending its sponsorship of its flagship golf tournament, the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, as the contract expires this year, a senior official told AFP. HSBC global head of sponsorship Giles Morgan said the British bank was currently evaluating its association with the $8.5 million event, one of four World Golf Championships (WGC) held worldwide. Morgan added that sponsorship of the HSBC Women’s Champions in Singapore, one of
Stephen Strasburg was nearly unhittable. Strasburg gave up one hit and tied a career-best with 14 strikeouts in eight dominant innings, Bryce Harper hit two homers and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 on Tuesday night. Strasburg (9-7) allowed only a single to Cody Asche leading off the bottom of the fifth – a hard grounder to right field.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has declared himself ready to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday after a bruising opening weekend that left him on the injury list after being sacked four times. The 39-year-old needed treatment to a sore back after the Broncos 19-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and is bracing for another rough ride against the Chiefs strong defense. “I feel like that Thursday
The verbal jousting has started to crank up ahead of this week’s 14th Solheim Cup in Germany, with Europe and the United States both suggesting they are the underdogs to win the biennial team event. The hosts, captained by Swede Carin Koch, want to make it a hat-trick of victories for the first time while Juli Inkster’s U.S. side are hoping to end a six-year wait to triumph in the
German sportswear firm Adidas has struck a seven-year partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) starting in 2017, taking over from its own Reebok subsidiary, as it seeks to challenge rival Nike in top North American sports. Adidas also said it planned to sign more high profile NHL players after it agreed a sponsorship with Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, the top pick in the 2015 NHL Draft.
(The Sports Xchange) – Stephen Strasburg allowed just one hit and tied a career high with 14 strikeouts while Bryce Harper homered twice for the Washington Nationals in a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. It was the third successive win for Washington (74-70), who gained ground in the National League East after the New York Mets (83-62) lost to the Miami Marlins. For Strasburg, it was a
Joe Root is seven runs short of a seventh Test century as he and Gary Ballance reached Tea unbeaten, adding 147 runs for the fourth wicket to frustrate Australia, with England 190-3.
Mo Farah returns to the track in Lausanne on Thursday for his first race since doping allegations about his coach Alberto Salazar were made.
Former Reading midfielder Jem Karacan has completed his move to Galatasaray on a free transfer, signing a three-year deal in Istanbul.
Mark Cavendish had to settle for third place as Andre Greipel claimed his second win of this year’s Tour de France on stage five and Tony Martin retained the overall race lead.
Crystal Palace have agreed a fee and personal terms for the transfer of Yohan Cabaye, according to Sky sources.
Robert Winston could be sidelined for up to four weeks as he continues to be afflicted by a back problem.
Leeds have the chance to lay one hand on the Super League leaders’ shield and put one of their rivals out of the running when they travel to Wigan on Thursday night.
Former Man of Steel Pat Richards is returning to Super League next year with the Catalans Dragons.
Former Man of Steel Pat Richards is returning to Super League next year with the Catalans Dragons.
Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will not play in the 144th Open at St Andrews next week.
