The game should have been somewhat of a celebration for Carlisle, as they played only their second home game since the reopening of their Brunton Park stadium following the devastating floods of Storm Desmond.
German Angelique Kerber pulled out a stunner to shock one and all by defeating 21-time Major victor and defending champion Serena Williams to lift the women’s singles crown at the Australian Open – her first Grand Slam – at Melbourne Park here on Saturday.
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic smiles during a press conference ahead of the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.
Lue has the Cavaliers playing at a faster pace and the Spurs, who were again without center Tim Duncan, couldn’t keep up with them. “If that’s what they want me to do, I’m not going to do it because I’ve got so much to give to the game”, James...
No. 9 West Virginia got a bit of their own medicine on Saturday afternoon, as Florida forced 19 turnovers and totally flustered the Mountaineers with a pressuring defense in an 88-71 win in Gainesville.
Shortstop Jean Segura was acquired by the D-Backs along with minor-league pitcher Tyler Wagner from the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday in exchange for second baseman Aaron Hill, righthander Chase Anderson, and shortstop prospect Isan Diaz, per Keith Law of ESPN.
Jamie Murray, right, of Britain talks to partner Bruno Soares of Brazil during their match against Daniel Nestor of Canada and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in the men’s doubles final at the Australian Open tennis champ…
Angelique Kerber upset Serena Williams 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Australian Open title on Saturday, ending the six-time champion’s unbeaten streak in finals here and winning a major title for the first time.