Leishman leads by two at BMW Championship

Marc Leishman blasted out of the gate at the BMW Championship on Thursday, firing a nine-under par 62 to take a two-shot first-round lead over Jason Day, Charley Hoffman and Jamie Lovemark in the US PGA Tour’s penultimate playoff event.

Wenger pondered new date prior to stormy Cologne win

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed he was contemplating a re-arranged fixture after the Gunners beat Cologne 3-1 in a Europa League opener marred by crowd trouble at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.

 

Ngoan ranks in world’s top 10

Vietnamese female karate martial artist Nguyễn Thị Ngoan now ranks among the world’s top 10 best female karate athletes, in the 61kg category, the World Karate Federation has announced.

Ronaldo could have scored four against APOEL - Zidane

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane warned defences around Europe that Cristiano Ronaldo is only just getting started when the Portuguese returned to action after a month by scoring twice in a 3-0 win over APOEL Nicosia on Wednesday.

Thang Long Warriors win second match of season

Newcomer Thăng Long Warriors secured their second win at the Việt Nam Basketball Association League, beating hosts HCM City Wings 79-71 on Tuesday at the Hồ Xuân Hương Gymnasium.

US Open champion Nadal stretches clear as No 1

Rafael Nadal extended his lead at the top of the world rankings on Monday after claiming his 16th Grand Slam title at the US Open, while Roger Federer took second spot from Andy Murray.

Palace sack de Boer after just four EPL games

Crystal Palace on Monday sacked manager Frank de Boer after a dismal start to the Premier League season that has seen them lose all four of their matches without scoring a single goal.

 

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