Lahiri shoots 66 in round 3 at RBC Heritage

Hilton Head Island (US): Anirban Lahiri played his best round ever in the United States with a flawless five-under 66 that included three birdies and superb eagle in the third round of in Heritage on PGA Tour Golf Championship. Lahiri, starting the day at even par for 36 holes, moved to five-under 208 for 54 holes. He moved inside top 20 at the time of his finish, but would doubtless be pushed down as others complete their round on what seems to be another low-scoring day. Jason Kokrak also shot a flawless six-under 65 that took him six-under 207.Lahiri played well in all departments, finding 11 of 14 fairways, 14 of the 18 greens and stayed clear of the bunkers. — PTI

India beat Philippines, enter Fed Cup Group I

Hyderabad: Captain Sania Mirza led from the front as the hosts registered a 2-1 win over Philippines in the final of the Asia/Oceania Group II of the Fed Cup here today. In the singles matches, Prarthana Thombare defeated Anna Clarice Patrimonio 6-3 6-1 before Ankita Raina lost to Katharina Lehnert 2-6 7-5 7-5. In the decider, Sania and Thombare beat Patrimonio and Lehnert 6-3 6-3. India now move to Group l in 2016. — PTI