Sports News Roundup: Argentina's Perrone crowned footgolf world champion; Belgium beat Netherlands in shootout to win maiden World Cup


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-12-2018 05:56 IST | Created: 17-12-2018 05:21 IST
Sports News Roundup: Argentina's Perrone crowned footgolf world champion; Belgium beat Netherlands in shootout to win maiden World Cup

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

NHL roundup: Ovechkin gives Capitals shootout win

Alex Ovechkin scored in the fourth round of the shootout, and goalie Pheonix Copley then stopped a Jason Pominville shot to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. Ovechkin, in regulation, already had extended his point-scoring streak to 14 games, a career best. He has now scored goals in six consecutive contests, getting hat tricks in Washington's two previous games as the Capitals have won five straight.

NBA roundup: Pistons finally win, end Celts' streak

Blake Griffin had 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists and the host Detroit Pistons snapped a six-game losing streak while ending the Boston Celtics' eight-game winning streak with a 113-104 victory on Saturday. Andre Drummond posted 19 points, 20 rebounds, five blocks and three steals for Detroit. Reggie Bullock, returning after a five-game absence due to an ankle sprain, supplied 15 points while Langston Galloway tossed in 14 off the bench and Reggie Jackson chipped in 12. Luke Kennard added 10 points and three assists.

Koepka closes year at No. 1 as Rose falters in Indonesia

Brooks Koepka will finish 2018 as the No. 1-ranked player in the world after England's Justin Rose posted his worst round of the year Sunday with an opportunity to claim the top spot in the final round of the Indonesian Masters. Rose, the defending champion at Jakarta Golf Club, entered the final week of tournaments 0.402 points behind Koepka. With the American idle, Rose needed a two-way tie for 16th or better to close the year atop the world rankings for the first time.

Footgolf: Argentina's Perrone crowned world champion

Matias Perrone of Argentina became the footgolf world champion in Marrakesh, Morocco on Sunday, beating Briton Ben Clarke by two shots to claim the title. Perrone succeeded his compatriot Christian Otero, who won the event two years ago.

Report: Flacco expected to change uniforms in 2019

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to release or trade quarterback Joe Flacco this offseason, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning. Coach John Harbaugh announced earlier this week that rookie Lamar Jackson, who subbed for an injured Flacco the past four weeks, will start even though Flacco is recovered from the hip injury that sidelined him.

Boxing: Canelo pummels Fielding in third round TKO at the Garden

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez proved too strong for Rocky Fielding as he delivered a third round TKO on Saturday to easily win their WBA super middleweight title fight at Madison Square Garden. The 28-year-old Mexican, a heavy favorite, imposed his will from the opening bell, delivering punishing body shots and knocking down his outmatched British opponent a total of four times. Alvarez, whose record improves to 51-1-2, sealed the win with a left hook that caused Fielding to take a knee and the referee to end the bout. Alvarez landed 35 body shots in all.

Lipsky survives late scare to claim victory at Alfred Dunhill Championship

American David Lipsky survived a double-bogey on his third last hole to hang on for a two-shot victory at the European Tour’s Alfred Dunhill Championship after shooting a final round 68 at Leopard Creek Country Club on Sunday. Lipsky, 30, completed a second win on tour and a first success since he claimed the Omega European Masters in 2014, finishing two shots ahead of Scotland’s David Drysdale (67), who carded the joint lowest score of the round but is still seeking a first win on tour after three runner-up finishes.

Cyclist Thomas voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Cyclist Geraint Thomas was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday, receiving British sport's premier annual individual accolade in Birmingham as a reward for his remarkable Tour de France triumph. The Welshman, whose victory in cycling's most prestigious race was the sixth by a British rider in seven years, topped the public vote ahead of Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and England soccer captain Harry Kane.

Bowl roundup: Rushing Rivers lifts No. 21 Bulldogs in Vegas

Sophomore Ronnie Rivers rushed for a career-high 212 yards on 24 carries and scored two second-half touchdowns as No. 21 Fresno State rallied for a 31-20 victory over Arizona State in the Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday afternoon at Sam Boyd Stadium. Rivers had scoring runs of 68 and 5 yards as Fresno State (12-2) hit the 12-win mark for the first time in its 97-year history. The Bulldogs, who held the Sun Devils (7-6) to just 293 total yards, also extended their streak of holding opponents under 30 points to 25 consecutive games, tops in the nation.

Belgium beat Netherlands in shootout to win maiden World Cup

Belgium became the sixth nation to win the men's hockey World Cup after winning a penalty shootout 3-2 against three-times champions Netherlands at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. A goalless stalemate in regulation time forced the shootout which also resulted in a 2-2 deadlock after five penalties each in the all-European final.

(With inputs from Reuters)

(With inputs from agencies.)

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