Tennis: Kenin overpowers Schmiedlova in Hobart for maiden title
Big-hitting American Sofia Kenin thrived in blustery conditions at the Hobart International to beat Slovakia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-3 6-0 and claim her first WTA title on Saturday.
Kuchar a one-shot halfway leader at Sony Open as Spieth heads home
Matt Kuchar, in some of the best form of his career at age 40, vaulted to the lead after the second round at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Friday.
Leaner, mature Osaka stays grounded in Melbourne
Naomi Osaka is no longer a shy, introvert youngster and the newest Grand Slam winner in women’s tennis says she owes her maturity to last year’s U.S. Open triumph.
Nadal shrugs off injury concerns, pays tribute to Murray
Former champion Rafa Nadal shrugged off concerns about his fitness ahead of the Australian Open and paid tribute to fellow ‘Big Four’ rival Andy Murray, a day after the emotional Briton revealed plans to retire.
Tennis: Sandgren downs Norrie in Auckland to claim first ATP title
American Tennys Sandgren brushed aside Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-2 to win his first ATP title at the ASB Classic in Auckland on Saturday.
Coach-less Halep admits behind curve at Melbourne Park
World number one Simona Halep, flying solo after parting ways with coach Darren Cahill, feels refreshed after a long lay-off to recover from a back injury but also concedes she has risked her Australian Open campaign with scant preparations.
National champion Clemson heading to White House
Clemson’s national championship football team will continue its victory tour on Monday, when it visits President Donald Trump in the White House.
Golf: Reavie makes history with three eagles on par-four holes
Chez Reavie made history with three eagles on par-four holes during the second round at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Friday.
Roundup: Betts, deGrom head busy day of signings
A look at players who avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to contract terms on Friday:
Mets, deGrom agree to one-year, $17 million deal
National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets agreed to a one-year, $17 million contract on Friday to avoid salary arbitration.
