Ichiro Suzuki earns 10th Gold Glove award
Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was awarded his 10th consecutive American League Gold Glove award — one for each season Suzuki has been in the MLB. The award, recognizing the best defensive players at each position, is selected by the league’s managers and coaches at the end of each season. The only other players awarded 10 [...]
Miki Ando wins Cup of China
Japan’s Miki Ando claimed the Cup of China this weekend, surpassing defending champion and compatriot Akiko Suzuki for the gold by completing a clean free skate. Japanese American figure skater Mirai Nagasu won the short program, making a promising return from her foot injury, but dropped down to fourth after a disappointing free skate.
China’s Peng Shuai wins Taipei Ladies singles trophy
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai defeated Ayumi Morita 6-1, 6-4 in the finals of the OEC Taipei Ladies Open. The 24-year-old was seated fifth going into the singles tournament, and earned a victory over No.2 seed Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/4), on her way to the finals. The fourth-seeded Morita overcame an impressive [...]
Jiyai Shin wins Mizuno Classic, Tseng moves to 2nd in world ranking
South Korean golfer Jiyai Shin claimed the Mizuno Classic trophy on Sunday, winning her eighth career LPGA Tour event, her second of the season. Shin earned her two-stroke victory over Yani Tseng to win the Mizuno Classic as well as to keep her No. 1 spot in the women’s world rankings. Tseng jumped up to [...]
