Reuters: Sports News

Jazz hold off Lakers to tie series

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:56:09 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Utah Jazz held off the Los Angeles Lakers for a 123-115 overtime victory to tie up their best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final series at 2-2 on Sunday.

Sergio Garcia sees off Paul Goydos in Sawgrass playoff

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:40:06 -0400

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia won the biggest title of his career, and his first on the PGA Tour in three years, with a playoff victory over American Paul Goydos at the Players Championship on Sunday.

Penguins top Flyers, take 2-0 series lead

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:30:07 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Penguins scored twice in the third period to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday.

Cubs sweep Diamondbacks to share top spot

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:45:47 -0400

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 and move into a first-place tie in the National League Central Division on Sunday.

Ronaldo and Giggs win 17th title for Man Utd

Sun, 11 May 2008 13:40:44 -0400

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United retained the Premier League title on Sunday when they won 2-0 at Wigan Athletic and Chelsea were held 1-1 at home by Bolton Wanderers.

Djokovic beats Wawrinka to win Rome Masters

Sun, 11 May 2008 14:00:19 -0400

ROME (Reuters) - World number three Novak Djokovic came back from a set down to beat unseeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6 6-3 6-3 and claim the Rome Masters title on Sunday.

Phantom goal helps Finland overcome U.S.

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:29:05 -0400

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) - Finland rallied to a 3-2 win over the U.S. with the help of a phantom goal at the world championships on Sunday to set up a showdown with Canada.

Fabian Hambuechen switches his focus to Olympics

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:38:11 -0400

LAUSANNE (Reuters) - Four years after turning up at the Athens Games as a precocious bespectacled teenager, Fabian Hambuechen has now set his sights on Olympic glory.

San Diego hurler Maddux notches 350th career win

Sun, 11 May 2008 01:23:47 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Greg Maddux notched the 350th win of his 23-year major league career as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Saturday.

Mets batter Reds to give Santana first win at Shea

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:50:04 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Mets scored a dozen runs for the second game in a row to help lefty ace Johan Santana notch his first Mets win before the home fans at Shea Stadium in a 12-6 romp over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.