MELBOURNE, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Title-holder Ian Poulter’s wish for more wind at the Australian Masters was delivered in spades on Friday, but the Englishman was furious with himself after a scratchy even-par 72 left him five strokes off the pace after the second round. Joint-second overnight after perfect conditions during Thursday’s opening round, Poulter watched his two-stroke deficit to unheralded leader Matthew Guyatt blow out to five as the Kingston Heath course bared its teeth on a gusty day. “The course plays much different in the wind. …
UPDATE 3-Baseball-Giants' Buster Posey wins NL MVP award
* MVP award tops off season that featured World Series win * Wins it in comeback year after injury-shortened 2011 (Adds details, quotes) NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants added to a career’s worth of accomplishments by winning the National League Most Valuable Player award on Thursday in just his third season. Yet the humble, 25-year-old catcher said what he took away from the 2012 season was a heartfelt appreciation just to be able to play. Posey had the highest batting average in the major leagues at . …
Bills hold on for 19-14 win over Miami
(Reuters) – Miami Dolphins' rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw two late inter ceptions as the Buffalo Bills held on for a 19-14 win in the AFC East divisional clash on Thursday. Miami suffered their third consecutive loss and slipped to 4-6 in the division with their playoff hopes becoming increasingly marginal. The Bills got off to the perfect start with a 79 yard punt return from Leodis McKelvin and then a 32 yard field goal from Rian Lindell making it 10-0. … Giants' Buster Posey wins NL MVP award
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants added to a career's worth of accomplishments by winning the National League Most Valuable Player award on Thursday in just his third season. Yet the humble, 25-year-old catcher said what he took away from the 2012 season was a heartfelt appreciation just to be able to play. Posey had the highest batting average in the major leagues at .336 and pounded 24 homers while driving in 103 to win MLB's top individual award following a 2011 season that ended for him after only 45 games in a devastating collision at home plate. … Top riders jump on border
One hundred of Australia's best horse riders lept into action today, at the World Cup qualifiers in Wodonga. It's the 18th year the show jumping qualifiers have been held on the border, with competitors vying for a spot to represent Australia at the World Cup. Top riders jump on border
One hundred of Australia's best horse riders lept into action today, at the World Cup qualifiers in Wodonga. It's the 18th year the show jumping qualifiers have been held on the border, with competitors vying for a spot to represent Australia at the World Cup. Golf-McIlroy set to miss cut in Hong Kong after putting problems
FANLING, Hong Kong, Nov 16 (Reuters) – World number one and defending champion Rory McIlroy was set to miss the cut at the Hong Kong Open on Friday after suffering a nightmare with his putter. The 23-year-old Northern Irishman knew he had to shoot low in the second round after opening with a three-over-par 73 at the Hong Kong Golf Club on Thursday. Starting from the 11th tee, he did just that producing four early birdies to get under par and within four shots of the lead. …
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