Belgium snatches 3-2 win over Japan to set up Brazil clash
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (Reuters) – Belgium threw caution to the wind to reach the World Cup quarter-finals when substitute Nacer Chadli scored in the dying seconds as they beat spirited Japan 3-2 on Monday to set up a mouthwatering clash with five-time …
Wawrinka upsets Dimitrov after girlfriend Vekic ousts Stephens
LONDON (Reuters) – Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka returned to the big stage in style on Monday, ousting sixth seed Grigor Dimitrov 1-6 7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-4 on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Federer warns against internal battles as tennis bodies clash
LONDON (Reuters) – Tennis must avoid “internal battles” if its growth is to keep pace with other sports, Roger Federer said on Monday in response to news that the ATP was to launch a revamped World Team Cup.
McDowell set to miss Open qualifier after losing clubs
(Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell said he is looking for assistance from Air France after losing his clubs on a flight ahead of the British Open qualifier on Tuesday.
Croatia to face heat, humidity and hostile crowd in Sochi
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Croatia will have to face heat, humidity and a hostile crowd when they take on host nation Russia in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final after beating Denmark on penalties, coach Zlatko Dalic has told reporters.
Japan holding Belgium 0-0 at halftime
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (Reuters) – Japan were holding Belgium 0-0 at halftime in their Round of 16 tie on Monday, though barring a couple of half-chances for the Japanese it was the Belgians who had the pressure but failed to turn that into goals.
Serena back doing what she does best at Wimbledon
LONDON (Reuters) – There was something old, something new and something blue on show on Monday as Serena Williams swapped the skin-tight catsuit that caused a stir in Paris for a more conservative look on her return to Wimbledon for the first time sinc…
Neymar dazzles and disappoints as Brazil reaches World Cup quarters
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) – Neymar barged his way into the World Cup limelight with a goal, an assist and another helping of histrionics as Brazil roared into the quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Monday.
Wawrinka secures comeback win over sixth seed Dimitrov
LONDON (Reuters) – Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka returned to the big stage in style on Monday, ousting sixth seed Grigor Dimitrov 1-6 7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-4 on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Seeding of new mothers under discussion, says Azarenka
LONDON (Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka, world number one in 2012 and Australian Open champion that year and the following, has since had a difficult time adjusting her tennis career to injury and motherhood issues that saw her come into Wimbledon ranked …
