U.S. Open regrets Cornet’s warning for shirt change
The U.S. Open has said it regrets that French player Alize Cornet was given a warning for removing her shirt during a match following complaints that the decision was sexist.
Heat rule in effect again at U.S. Open
The U.S. Open will implement its heat rule for the second day running to give suffering players some relief from the brutally hot temperatures and high humidity at Flushing Meadows.
Olympic a distant dream despite Asiad boost: esports chief
Esports’ Olympic inclusion remains a distant dream despite its successful Asian Games debut as a demonstration sport in Jakarta, the game’s continental chief said on Wednesday.
Froome, Thomas to lead Team Sky’s Tour of Britain bid
Grand Tour winners Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas have been named in the Team Sky squad for the Tour of Britain as part of a strong six-rider lineup that also includes Wout Poels, Vasil Kiryienka, Ian Stannard and Lukasz Wisniowski.
Golf: Two biggest tours might partner for events, says agent Chandler
The U.S. based PGA Tour might partner with the European Tour for some co-sanctioned events in the near future, according to well-connected English sports agent Andrew “Chubby” Chandler.
Disgraced Japanese basketball players suspended one year: Kyodo
Four players from the Japanese men’s basketball team have been handed 12-month bans by the Japan Basketball Association (JBA) after being sent home from the Asian Games in disgrace, Kyodo News reported on Wednesday.
Vettel aims for a triumphant Ferrari homecoming
Sebastian Vettel can tighten the screw on Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari’s home Italian Grand Prix this weekend and write a new entry in the record books.
Formula One statistics for the Italian Grand Prix
Statistics for Sunday’s Italian Formula One Grand Prix at Monza:
Amateurs vow no easy ride for Bolt ahead of Mariners debut
Usain Bolt’s Central Coast Mariners debut will pit him against a grab bag of office workers, students and factory hands in an amateur side that have no intention of giving the Olympic sprint champion an easy ride, their captain Matt Page has said.
‘Silver’ Sindhu seeks golden outcome to lost badminton finals
Pusarla Sindhu seems to have made an unfortunate habit of winning silver medals at major badminton events but the Indian remains positive that lessons learned in each defeat will eventually help in her quest for an elusive gold.
