GALLE, Sri Lanka-- Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six for 46 in a fine display of spin bowling as India skittled out Sri Lanka for 183 in two sessions on the opening day to take upper hand in the first test at Galle on Wednesday.
TORONTO-- Serena Williams needed a set to shake off some hard court rust then rolled to 2-6 6-3 6-0 win over Italy's Flavia Pennetta and into the third round of the Rogers Cup on Tuesday.
RIO DE JANEIRO-- There is no evidence that abnormal levels of viruses or bacteria in the water caused rowers competing in Rio de Janeiro at the weekend to fall ill, U.S. and international sailing officials told Reuters on Monday.
TBILISI, GEORGIA- - Barcelona substitute Pedro scored deep into extra time to secure the European Super Cup with a 5-4 win over Sevilla in a thriller on Tuesday after they surrendered a three-goal lead in Tbilisi.
KAZAN, Russia-- Mystery surrounded the conclusion of the world championships on Sunday when China's twice champion and favourite Sun Yang failed to start the men's 1,500m freestyle final won by Gregorio Paltrinieri.
