Sock beats Sousa to win ASB Classic

Fourth-seeded American Jack Sock made amends for the disappointment of a year ago when he beat Joao Sousa of Portugal 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 in Saturday’s final to win the ASB Tennis Classic. Sock also reached the tournament final in 2016 but had to pull out of the title match due to illness.

Wawrinka not focused on potential Kyrgios clash

The 2014 Australian Open champion is likely to have a straightforward path through the opening rounds in his quest to add a fourth grand slam tournament title to his collection. But he could face a major challenge from Kyrgios, who has already beaten him twice and is likely to await him in the round of 16 should he overcome the knee injury that has troubled him in the lead-up.

NHL scores: Beagle scores twice as Washington routs Chicago 6-0

Jay Beagle scored twice to lead a balanced blowout for the Washington Capitals as they won their eighth consecutive game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 on Friday night in a matchup of the NHL’s hottest teams. Nicklas Backstrom, Brett Connolly, Tom Wilson and T.J. Oshie also scored for Washington, which snapped Chicago’s winning streak at four.

United in sorrow

CRICKET rivalries were put aside on Saturday as players, officials and spectators at Lavington’s Urana Road Oval observed a minute’s silence to remember eight-year-old Tristan Mack.

Komets must take easier shots

The Journal Gazette Mason Baptista, right, brings the puck around the net for the Komets to try a shot on goalie Colin Stevens of the Tulsa Oilers while Tulsa’s Wes Cunningham and Fort Wayne’s Gabriel Desjardins battle for position in front of the net.

Spanos rips Chargers from San Diego, loyal fans’ hearts

Fans would flock to see their beloved Chargers, first at Balboa Stadium and then in Mission Valley, at the stadium once affectionately known as The Murph. The Bolts gave San Diego an identity of being more than just a sleepy Navy town, from the distinctive lightning bolt logo on their helmets to the powder blue jerseys in the early years to the players who ended up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Record-seeking Djokovic deflects Becker jab

Novak Djokovic said he wasn’t planning to replace Boric Becker in his coaching team and deflected criticism from the German about his work-rate as he prepared to defend his Australian Open title on Saturday. MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic said he wasn’t planning to replace Boric Becker in his coaching team and deflected criticism from the German about his work-rate as he prepared to defend his Australian Open title on Saturday.

Most Intriguing Part Of McDermott Press Conference

Dose anybody think it was strange that Tyrod Taylor was at One Bills Drive today for the Sean McDermott press conference ??? After just completing surgery and a potential medical exception on his contract, doesn’t it make more sense that he would be off the grid somewhere in secrecy ??? To me those are not the actions of a man that wants to eave, but a man that wants to stay.

Garry Monk: Leeds are finally moving in the right direction

Garry Monk wants everyone involved with Leeds to continue pushing in the right direction after his side moved up to third in the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 win over Derby. Leeds have been one of the Championship’s surprise packages under Monk this season and they made it five straight victories without conceding at Elland Road on Friday night courtesy of Chris Wood’s header.

Welcome to Los Angeles, Chargers

… your gear! More on that below). Therefore, I am sympathetic to the San Diego fans who are feeling the loss of a major sports franchise. In a strange way, teams help to define our cities. One cannot think of the Cowboys and their connection to …

Okafor revisited

I think the Celtics should try and lowball Philly for Okafor. With good coaching he can be an offensive force and defensively adequate.

Spanos rips Chargers from San Diego, loyal fans’ hearts

Bre Priest gives the thumbs down while wearing a t-shirt mocking the team at San Diego Chargers headquarters after the team announced that it will move to Los Angeles, Thursday Jan. 12, 2017, in San Diego. Bre Priest gives the thumbs down while wearing a t-shirt mocking the team at San Diego Chargers headquarters after the team announced that it will move to Los Angeles, Thursday Jan. 12, 2017, in San Diego.

Friendly Fire

… of heat from the media when word came out that they had lost McGrath because he refused to give up other recreational sports during the off-season. They took a whole bunch more flak when they hired Carmichael and his number-one plate away from …

Dallas-area bar welcomes Packers fans

A Dallas-area bar will provide a green-and-gold welcome to fans traveling to see the Packers take on the Cowboys on Sunday. For the past 30 years, Vernon’s Gastropub has been home to the Cheddar Heads of North Texas – and this weekend they’re expecting a lot of company from the north, starting with a Wisconsin-flavored feast Friday night.

Cannabis conversation in the NFL

Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields’s attorneys filed ‘not guilty’ pleas on his behalf in court Friday morning for two misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession. The criminal complaint obtained by Action 2 News says last October Brown County drug investigators learned a package going through U.S. Mail may be related to drug activity, so they followed it to the address, where Shields opened the door holding what appeared to be a blunt, and proceeded to show investigators what appeared to be jars of marijuana and marijuana-laced candy and muffins .

LA Galaxy trade AJ DeLaGarza to Houston Dynamo

The LA Galaxy’s most tenured player and a legend among Galaxy supporters will be departing the city he’s called home his entire professional career. AJ DeLaGarza, winner of three MLS Cups, has been traded to the Houston Dynamo in exchange for $125,000 in General Allocation Money and $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money .

NFL player with Surrey connection set to chase Brady and Patriots

Christian Covington started his football career during his elementary-school days, patrolling the sidelines at Vancouver College’s O’Hagan Field as the waterboy for the Fighting Irish senior varsity team. On Saturday, in a leap many dare to dream but few ever achieve, the Houston Texans’ second-year defensive end will line up as a starter along the NFL’s No.

Pochettino hails ‘killer’ Alli

… to return to the starting line-up when West Brom visit north London for Saturday’s early kick-off, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 11.30am. The Baggies have a good recent record at White Hart Lane and have not lost there in over five years – including …

D-backs avoid arbitration with four players

The D-backs avoided arbitration with four players on Friday, the team announced. Left-hander Patrick Corbin , right-hander Randall Delgado , infielder Chris Owings and catcher/outfielder Chris Herrmann all agreed to one-year contracts for 2017.

Paul Pogba: Jose Mourinho advice helped me step up performance

Paul Pogba, left, has seen his form improve in recent weeks which he puts down to advice from Jose Mourinho Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says he has been greatly encouraged by advice from manager Jose Mourinho which as a result has given him more freedom on the pitch. The 23-year-old, who rejoined the Premier League club from Italian champions Juventus last summer, revealed United boss Mourinho told him “you know how to play, do what you want” which handed the France international a confidence boost and has seen his form improve in recent weeks.