Woods, Mickelson eye $10 million head-to-head showdown: report
(Field Level Media) – The intrigue around a couple of recent pairings has Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods negotiating a high-stakes exhibition round between the two, according to Golf.com.
Griezmann inspires France past punchless Uruguay
Raphael Varane’s glancing header and a goalkeeping blunder that gifted Antoine Griezmann a soft goal gave France a 2-0 victory over Uruguay in the first World Cup quarter-final on Friday and a set up a last-four tie with Brazil or Belgium.
Zverev wins yet another Grand Slam five-setter
Fourth seed Alexander Zverev reached the third round at Wimbledon for the third year in succession when he came from 2-1 down to complete a 6-4 5-7 6-7(0) 6-1 6-2 victory over Taylor Fritz in their suspended match on Friday.
Mercurial Monfils tames Querrey to reach last 16
Unseeded Frenchman Gael Monfils tamed the power of American Sam Querrey to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time on Friday, having previously fallen six times in the third round.
Men’s final should start early to avoid World Cup clash: Wilander
The Wimbledon men’s singles final should start earlier to avoid clashing with the World Cup final, according to Mats Wilander who will be supporting his native Sweden against England in Saturday’s quarter-final showdown.
Froome faces tough challenges, hostile reception on Tour
Media grilling, potentially hostile fans — Chris Froome faces bigger challenges off the bike than on it as he embarks on a testing journey towards a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title on Saturday.
Austria’s Graz will not bid to host 2026 Winter Games
The Austrian city of Graz will not bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics because it did not get the necessary political backing and support, the Austrian Olympic Committee (OeOC) said on Friday.
Anderson keeps African Wimbledon hopes alive
South African eighth seed Kevin Anderson reached the Wimbledon last 16 for the fourth time with a straight-sets win over experienced German Philipp Kohlschreiber on Friday.
British Federation directors quit over row with home nations
Seven British Basketball Federation (BBF) directors quit on Friday, a day after heads of the Home Country Associations (HCA) moved to remove regulatory powers of the governing body during a “hostile” meeting to discuss a new budget.
Zverev wraps up suspended second-round match in five sets
Fourth seed Alexander Zverev reached the third round at Wimbledon for the third year in succession when he came from 2-1 down to complete a 6-4 5-7 6-7(0) 6-1 6-2 victory over Taylor Fritz in their suspended match on Friday.
