Kyrgios in ‘rigging’ rant at Queen’s
Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios accused a line judge of “rigging” his delayed first-round match against Roberto Carballes Baena at the Queen’s Club Championships on Thursday.
No massive gain from Honda engine upgrade, says Gasly
Red Bull can expect better performance from their Honda engines at this weekend’s French Formula One Grand Prix but Pierre Gasly has played down hopes of a big step up in front of his home crowd.
Swedish PM to attend IOC vote to back Stockholm 2026 Games bid
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven will attend an International Olympic Committee vote next week to back Stockholm’s candidacy to land the 2026 Winter Olympics, bid officials said on Thursday.
Cilic out at Queen’s, Tsitsipas through at last
Defending champion Marin Cilic was cut down to size by Argentine Diego Schwartzman in the second round at the Queen’s Club Championships on Thursday as the rain that has dogged the tournament finally relented.
Ferrari to meet F1 stewards ahead of French GP
Ferrari will meet Formula One stewards at the French Grand Prix on Friday after seeking a review of the decision that cost Sebastian Vettel victory in Canada two weeks ago.
European Tour hires Scudamore to boost Ryder Cup revenue
The European Tour has hired former Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore to help boost revenue from the Ryder Cup, the governing body announced on Thursday.
Nadal to prepare for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event
World number two Rafa Nadal has entered next week’s Aspall Tennis Classic in Hurlingham to get some grass court play under his belt ahead of next month’s Wimbledon Championships.
FIFA expected to take over the running of African football
A drastic and dramatic overhaul of African football is expected to be announced on Thursday, the eve of the kickoff of the African Cup of Nations, in the wake of corruption scandals consuming the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
European Tour hires Scudamore to boost Ryder Cup revenue: FT
The European Tour has hired former Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore to help boost revenue from the Ryder Cup, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
MLB roundup: Yanks’ Sabathia earns 250th win
CC Sabathia pitched six innings of one-run ball for his 250th career victory, Gary Sanchez hit a three-run homer in a six-run first off Blake Snell, and Gleyber Torres hit his first career grand slam as the New York Yankees rolled to a 12-1 victory ove…
