Jeers on center court for Novak Djokovic as he smashes his racket angrily into the red clay after losing the second set 6-4 to Stanislas Wawrinka in the French Open final. Djokovic, who had saved four break points in the second set, looked in control of the 10th game when he led 30-0. Djokovic won the first set 6-4.
American Pharoah proved it’s not impossible to win the Triple Crown. Sure, 37 years had passed since Affirmed swept the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. Some observers even suggested the Triple Crown was too tough and changes were needed to make the series easier.
Andrei Vasilevskiy had no warning before Ben Bishop skated over to the Tampa Bay bench and went up the tunnel. Just like that, a 20-year-old Russian rookie was playing goalie for the Lightning in the third period of a tied Stanley Cup Final game. Vasilevskiy barely had time to feel any nerves before the Lightning scored.
A 2007 email shows FIFA President Sepp Blatter and then-South African President Thabo Mbeki held ”discussions” over $10 million that ultimately went to allegedly corrupt soccer executives as payback for supporting the country’s World Cup bid, a newspaper claimed Sunday. South Africa’s Sunday Times reported that the email from FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke to the South African government asks when the $10 million will be transferred.
American Pharoah proved it’s not impossible to win the Triple Crown. Sure, 37 years had passed since Affirmed swept the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. Some observers even suggested the Triple Crown was too tough and changes were needed to make the series easier.
Clayton Kershaw pitched one of his best games against the St. Louis Cardinals. The only drawback for him and the Los Angeles Dodgers was that the calendar read June instead of October. The reigning NL MVP and three-time Cy Young Award winner allowed one hit and struck out 11 in eight innings against his postseason nemesis, and the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 2-0 Saturday night with a go-ahead double from
Andrei Vasilevskiy had no warning before Ben Bishop skated over to the Tampa Bay bench and went up the tunnel. Just like that, a 20-year-old Russian rookie was playing goalie for the Lightning in the third period of a tied Stanley Cup Final game. Vasilevskiy barely had time to feel any nerves before the Lightning scored.
Clayton Kershaw pitched one of his best games against the St. Louis Cardinals. The only drawback for him and the Los Angeles Dodgers was that the calendar read June instead of October. The reigning NL MVP and three-time Cy Young Award winner allowed one hit and struck out 11 in eight innings against his postseason nemesis, and the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 2-0 Saturday night with a go-ahead double from
Sweden’s Alex Noren won the Scandinavian Masters by four shots in Malmo after shooting a final round of 71 on Sunday. The 32-year-old took the title in windy conditions having gone into the last round with a two-shot lead. Noren’s one-under-par 71, which included two birdies and a bogey, saw him finish the tournament on 12 under as he claimed the fourth European Tour title of his career.
Sweden’s Alex Noren won the Scandinavian Masters by four shots in Malmo after shooting a final round of 71 on Sunday. The 32-year-old took the title in windy conditions having gone into the last round with a two-shot lead. Noren’s one-under-par 71, which included two birdies and a bogey, saw him finish the tournament on 12 under as he claimed the fourth European Tour title of his career.