الوسم: Classic
Iga Swiatek: World No 1 defeats Aryna Sabalenka in Mutua Madrid Open classic | Tennis News
World No 1 Iga Swiatek saved three championship points to dethrone Aryna Sabalenka in a 7-5 4-6 7-6 (9-7) classic at the Madrid Open on Saturday. Sabalenka had won the 2023 final in three sets but it was Swiatek who triumphed this time to secure her 20th career title and deny the Belarusian a third…
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Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry win Zurich Classic of New Orleans after play-off drama with Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer | Golf News
Irish pair Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry came through a play-off to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. At the end of the fourth round, Lowry made the most of a superb chip onto the 18th green by McIlroy by sinking a birdie putt, extending the contest as they joined Martin Trainer and Chad…
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Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry just two shots off the lead ahead of final round at Zurich Classic of New Orleans | Golf News
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are still pushing for victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with the pair just two shots off the lead ahead of the final round of the PGA Tour’s two-man team event. McIlroy and Lowry recorded a blemish-free eight-under 64 in the best-ball format on Saturday to rise to…
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Dubai World Cup: Laurel River causes upset in Meydan feature after Rebel’s Romance lands Sheema Classic | Racing News
Laurel River turned the Dubai World Cup into a procession when running out a wide-margin winner for local trainer Bhupat Seemar and jockey Tadhg O’Shea. Formerly trained by Bob Baffert, the Juddmonte-owned six-year-old was trying the 10-furlong trip for the first time but with two furlongs to run had the race won. Derma Sotogake, Ushba…
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Antoine Griezmann eyeing Easter Classic glory at Newcastle with Hooking | Racing News
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann is set for a first British runner at Newcastle on Friday as Hooking lines up in the BetUK All-Weather Easter Classic Middle Distance Handicap, live on Sky Sports Racing. The eight-year-old has blossomed in the last couple of seasons and he will arrive at Gosforth Park on the back of…
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PBA looks to innovate midseason classic after thrilling edition in Bacolod City
Robert Bolick (left), who nailed a “legendary” basket to cap the All-Star game, shared the MVP trophy with Japeth Aguilar.—PBA IMAGES Tim Cone thinks the shot that sewed up the PBA All-Star Game here in Bacolod City will be talked about for 10 more editions of the midseason classic. “It’s a legendary shot,” he said…
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Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry to team up at Zurich Classic of New Orleans | Golf News
Rory McIlroy will make his debut at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans next month. Four-time major winner McIlroy will team up with fellow Irishman Shane Lowry, who himself added a major title to his playing resume when he won The Open Championship in 2019. “Both of these players have competed for Europe in Ryder…
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Jesper Svensson beats Kiradech Aphibarnrat in playoff to win Singapore Classic | Golf News
Jesper Svensson won his first DP World Tour event on Sunday after beating Kiradech Aphibarnrat in a playoff at the Singapore Classic. Svensson tapped in for par at the par-five 18th and the win at the third playoff hole after Aphibarnrat could only make bogey after his third shot rolled off the green and down…
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PGA Tour: Shane Lowry falls three back as Cognizant Classic heads into Monday finish after rain | Golf News
The PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic will be dragged into a Monday finish after heavy rain disrupted the final round, where Shane Lowry fell three strokes off the pace. Play was suspended at 12.49pm local time on Sunday (5.49pm GMT) at PGA National, 50 minutes before the final group of Lowry and England’s David Skinns were…
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Cognizant Classic | Day Three highlights
Highlights from the third from of the Cognizant Classic, as Rory McIlroy has a round to forget.
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