Barty’s secret to success nothing like the norm
As far as “secrets to my success” tales go, Ashleigh Barty’s is pretty special.
Soccer: U.S. women say lawsuit won’t distract from title defense
U.S. women’s national soccer team players said their focus will be on the field when they start their World Cup title defense in Paris next week despite their high-profile lawsuit against their soccer federation.
Raptors now heavy favorites to knock off Warriors
The Toronto Raptors are heavy favorites to win their first NBA championship after taking a 3-1 lead on the Golden State Warriors, while star Kawhi Leonard is now the overwhelming favorite to take home MVP honors.
Thiem team told ‘no chance’ of Monday final
As if facing 11-times champion Rafa Nadal in a French Open final was not daunting enough, Austria’s Dominic Thiem will need to do so after less than 24 hours rest.
Adrenaline-fueled Thiem ready for Rafa
Austrian fourth seed Dominic Thiem says he will be fueled by adrenaline when he takes on Rafael Nadal in Sunday’s French Open final in what will be his fourth successive day on court.
Ultimate challenge in danger of becoming mission impossible for Thiem
Beating Rafael Nadal on clay is the ultimate challenge, but that may have already become mission impossible for his opponent Dominic Thiem, even before Sunday’s French Open final gets underway.
Unseeded Germans Krawietz and Mies take men’s doubles title in Paris
Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies of Germany claimed their first Grand Slam title when they beat France’s Fabrice Martin and Jeremy Chardy 6-2 7-6(3) in the doubles final on Saturday.
Soccer: Spain come from behind to beat South Africa
Jennifer Hermoso netted two second-half penalties and substitute Lucia Garcia added a last-minute goal as Spain came from behind to beat South Africa 3-1 at the women’s World Cup on Saturday.
Motor racing: Chadwick extends W Series lead with second win in three races
British driver Jamie Chadwick’s second win in three races allowed her to extend her lead over Dutch rival Beitske Visser in the all-female W Series in Misano, Italy, on Saturday.
Factbox: French Open champion Ashleigh Barty
Factbox on Australia’s Ashleigh Barty, who beat Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova 6-1 6-3 in the French Open final on Saturday:
