Sports News Roundup: Gay turns back the clock to win Bermuda Championship; ATP Finals continue plans for closed-door event in London and more
Millman claims maiden title with victory at Astana Open Australian fourth seed John Millman beat Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 7-5 6-1 in the final of the Astana Open to claim his maiden ATP Tour title on Sunday.
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
NFL roundup: Steelers top Ravens in North battle, stay unbeaten
The Pittsburgh Steelers remained the NFL's lone undefeated team by rebounding from a lackluster offensive first half on the road and outlasting the depleted Baltimore Ravens 28-24 in an AFC North battle Sunday. Ben Roethlisberger found Chase Claypool on the right edge of the end zone from 8 yards out with 7:29 remaining for what proved to be the winning touchdown.
Sailing: China's Li Quanhai named president of World Sailing
World Sailing named long-term board member Li Quanhai as its new president, making him the first person from China to take up the role. Li, who defeated incumbent Kim Andersen of Denmark by eight votes, will hold the office until 2024.
Report: Martinez opts in with Red Sox for 2021
Designated hitter/outfielder J.D. Martinez will return to the Boston Red Sox in 2021, electing to not become a free agent, as expected, MLB Network reported Sunday. He signed a five-year, $110 million contract with the Red Sox in February 2018, which included a player opt-out for each of the final two seasons.
Gay turns back the clock to win Bermuda Championship
Brian Gay rolled in a long birdie putt on his first extra hole to win the Bermuda Championship on Sunday and return to the PGA Tour winner's circle for the first time in seven years. The 48-year-old came from behind to defeat fellow American Wyndham Clark, who at one point enjoyed a three-stroke lead in the final round, and earn his fifth Tour victory.
Tennis: French Open could reschedule again but no unilateral decision this time
French Open officials would not hesitate to move the Grand Slam again next year if the health situation demands it, tournament director Guy Forget has said, although they would make more of an effort to consult with the other stakeholders this time. The French Tennis Federation (FFT) drew heavy criticism in mid-March when it unilaterally moved the French Open to end September from its scheduled May start amid the COVID-19 crisis, placing it in the middle of the hardcourt season.
ATP Finals continue plans for closed-door event in London
The ATP Finals, the flagship event on the men's tennis Tour, will continue preparations to be held without spectators in London this month, organisers said, following the announcement of a month-long lockdown in England starting next week. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the lockdown would kick in on Thursday and last until Dec. 2 to contain the spread of the coronavirus after positive cases passed one million in the United Kingdom.
Hall TKOs Silva in 4th round at UFC Fight Night
Uriah Hall scored a TKO over Anderson Silva in a middleweight bout on Saturday at the main event of UFC's Fight Night in Las Vegas. Hall stopped Silva at 1:24 with punches before displaying ultimate respect to the legend, whose career in the Octagon likely came to an end at the UFC Apex.
Millman claims maiden title with victory at Astana Open
Australian fourth seed John Millman beat Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 7-5 6-1 in the final of the Astana Open to claim his maiden ATP Tour title on Sunday. Millman had previously lost two finals in his career but cruised to the title after a tough opening set, breaking Mannarino three times in the contest and denying the third seed a single break.
Golf: Shinkwin wins maiden title with playoff victory in Cyprus Open
England's Callum Shinkwin won his maiden European Tour title when he beat Finland's Kalle Samooja in a playoff to win the Cyprus Open after both golfers finished 20-under overall in a dramatic finale on Sunday. Shinkwin, 27, was two shots behind Samooja with two holes to play and sank a birdie on the 17th before holing a 54-foot putt for an eagle on the par-five 18th, his second eagle at the hole after one in the third round.
Trump signs U.S. reform bill into law after Nassar abuse scandal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday signed into law a bill designed to give Olympic athletes greater protection and more input into decision making in the wake of the Larry Nassar gymnastics sexual abuse scandal. The Empowering Olympic, Paralympic and Amateur Athletes Act increases funding for the U.S. Center for SafeSport and creates more athlete representation on the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) board and sport National Governing Bodies (NGB).
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