Duncan, Ginobili help Spurs beat Suns in double OT

(adds late score) NEW YORK, April 19 (Reuters) - Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobiliproduced dramatic shots to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a117-115 double overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns in theirNBA playoff game on Saturday. Duncan sank his first three-pointer of the season to forcea second overtime and Ginobili delivered the game-winner on alayup with 1.8 seconds remaining in the game at San Antonio. "I had all the time in the world to line it up. I justthrew it up there and hoped for the... read more

Higgins stops Stevens then targets the world

World snooker championship Phil Yates in SheffieldSunday April 20, 2008The Observer John Higgins, dealt a testing hand by the draw, began his defence of the world championship in impressive fashion by beating Matthew Stevens, twice runner-up in snooker's blue-riband event, 10-5 at The Crucible.Although the title-holder's pre-match assertion that he had been presented with the toughest possible... read more

Harlequins RL 44-14 Castleford

Super League Quins go from cold to hot Harlequins 44-14 Castleford David LawrensonSunday April 20, 2008The Observer Harlequins overturned a 14-point half-time deficit with a stunning second-half fightback. They rattled up 44 points without reply to put them into the fifth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. It was a game of two halves in every sense,... read more

Read revels in new role but remains on England fringe

County round-up Jon HendersonSunday April 20, 2008The Observer Chris Read has tried and failed as a wicketkeeper-batsman to hold down an England place. Maybe the answer is to be successful as a true multi-tasker - wicketkeeper, batsman and captain. He certainly started well enough as the new captain of Nottinghamshire, guiding them to a 10-wicket victory over Kent at Canterbury.On the fourth... read more

Danica Patrick wins Japan 300

Victory in the Indy Japan 300 saw Danica Patrick become the first female winner in IndyCar history, snatching the lead with just two laps to go after her rivals were forced to pit."It's a long time coming. Finally," the 26-year old Patrick said. "It was a fuel strategy race, but my team called it perfectly for me. I knew I was on the same strategy as Helio and when I passed him for the lead, I couldn't believe it. This is fabulous." Patrick finished 5.8594... read more