(The Sports Xchange) – Jon Lester led the Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday and a split of a doubleheader between the two National League contenders. Lester (10-10) pitched his first complete game for the Cubs, who signed him to a six-year, $155 million contract as a free agent in December, as he struck out nine and walked one. “This is what he does,” Cubs
Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will not play in the 144th Open at St Andrews next week.
The Grey Gatsby could get the chance to gain his revenge over Golden Horn in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in October.
The Grey Gatsby could get the chance to gain his revenge over Golden Horn in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in October.
Celtic have completed the signing of goalkeeper Logan Bailly from Belgian side OH Leuven.
Celtic have completed the signing of goalkeeper Logan Bailly from Belgian side OH Leuven.
A total of 28 previous Open champions will line up in the the Champion Golfers’ Challenge at St Andrews next Wednesday.
A total of 28 previous Open champions will line up in the the Champion Golfers’ Challenge at St Andrews next Wednesday.
Tony Martin claimed the overall lead of the Tour de France from Chris Froome by winning stage four solo as all of the main contenders for the yellow jersey survived the day’s feared cobble roads unscathed.
Italy coach Antonio Conte is set to stand trial after being accused of sporting fraud as part of a match-fixing investigation.
Fadhayyil could sidestep her engagement in the Qipco Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket on Friday in favour of an easier opportunity elsewhere.
