Russian athletics federation withdraws appeal against doping ban
Russia’s athletics federation said on Friday it would withdraw its appeal against the decision by the global athletics governing body IAAF to prolong its suspension over evidence of state-sponsored doping.
Osaka, Kvitova chase double delight in Melbourne final
The rewards could not get bigger when Petra Kvitova takes on Naomi Osaka in Saturday’s Australian Open final with one of them set to emerge as a fresh champion at Melbourne Park as well as the new world number one.
Osaka, Kvitova chase double delight in Melbourne final
The rewards could not get bigger when Petra Kvitova takes on Naomi Osaka in Saturday’s Australian Open final with one of them set to emerge as a fresh champion at Melbourne Park as well as the new world number one.
Factbox: Naomi Osaka versus Petra Kvitova
A look at the records of Japan’s Naomi Osaka and Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova before their title clash at the Australian Open on Saturday (prefix number denotes seeding):
Factbox: Naomi Osaka versus Petra Kvitova
A look at the records of Japan’s Naomi Osaka and Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova before their title clash at the Australian Open on Saturday (prefix number denotes seeding):
NBA: Warriors meet Obama in D.C. before beating Wizards
The Golden State Warriors shared a private visit with former U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday before beating the Washington Wizards 126-118 in D.C.
Stosur, Zhang claim women’s doubles title at Australian Open
Unseeded pair Sam Stosur and Zhang Shuai defeated second seeds Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic 6-3 6-4 to claim the women’s doubles title at the Australian Open on Friday.
Top 25 roundup: No. 6 Michigan State avoids upset at No. 19 Iowa
Cassius Winston scored 23 points, and Nick Ward added 21 points and 10 rebounds as No. 6 Michigan State used a huge second-half run to beat No. 19 Iowa 82-67 at Iowa City for its 13th straight win.
NBA roundup: Warriors win ninth straight
Stephen Curry scored 38 points, and the visiting Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards 126-118 Thursday night for their ninth consecutive win.
Tennis: Fit, focused Osaka has ‘upper hand’ against Kvitova – coach
U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka may be best known for her fierce power game but her coach Sascha Bajin believes the Japanese 21-year-old’s fitness and mindset should give her an edge in the women’s final against Petra Kvitova.
