BOSTON (Reuters) – Boston’s Adrian Gonzalez proved a thorn in the side of his former team as the first baseman’s seventh-inning hit set the surging Red Sox on course for a crushing 14-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday. Reuters: Sports News

TOKYO (Reuters) – Runaway U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy possesses the same awe-inspiring game as former world number one Tiger Woods, according to Japan’s Ryo Ishikawa, who admitted the Northern Irishman’s brilliance had elevated him to another level. Reuters: Sports News

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – An ex-convict arrested in the severe beating of a San Francisco Giants fan at Dodger Stadium was found in violation of his parole on Monday and ordered returned to prison for 10 months. Reuters: Sports News

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Major League Baseball said on Monday it will not approve a massive television deal between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox that would have given the financially-strapped club an instant injection of cash. Reuters: Sports News

LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer begins his quest for a seventh Wimbledon title on Tuesday and John Isner and Nicolas Mahut meet again following their epic clash last year. Reuters: Sports News

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former world number one Greg Norman and U.S. Open runner-up Jason Day will play the November 24-27 PGA Championship in Australia, organizers said on Tuesday. Reuters: Sports News

LONDON (Reuters) – Wimbledon champion Rafa Nadal said his biggest fear on grasscourts was facing a huge server so he will be keeping a careful eye on Milos Raonic over the next few days. Reuters: Sports News

MIAMI (Reuters) – The Florida Marlins named 80-year-old Jack McKeon as interim manager on Monday in the hope that the former Manager of the Year can help spark a revival for the last placed club. Reuters: Sports News

LONDON (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal made a dazzling start to his Wimbledon title defense with an easy win over American Michael Russell on Monday before home favorite Andy Murray produced some indoor fireworks to join the Spaniard in the second round. Reuters: Sports News