Former player Stewart named U.S. men’s team general manager
(Reuters) – The U.S. Soccer Federation on Wednesday appointed Earnie Stewart as the first general manager of the U.S. Men’s National Team, charged with helping to rebuild the side after their stunning failure to qualify for this year’s World Cup.
Nadal trailing Schwartzman as rain intervenes
PARIS (Reuters) – Defending champion Rafael Nadal faced an anxious night after rain intervened with him trailing Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman in his French Open quarter-final on Wednesday.
Highlights of French Open 11th day
PARIS (Reuters) – Top seed Simona Halep came from behind to defeat Germany’s Angelique Kerber 6-7(2) 6-3 6-2 on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals of the French Open.
Boxing: Fury says he’s back like a fish set free into the river
MANCHESTER (Reuters) – Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has likened himself to a fish released into a river as he prepared for Saturday’s comeback fight in Manchester.
Tactical change helps Halep reach French Open semis
PARIS (Reuters) – Top seed Simona Halep fought back to triumph in a bruising French Open quarter-final against Germany’s Angelique Kerber and stand two wins away from her first Grand Slam title.
Tennis-Tactical change helps Halep reach French Open semis
PARIS (Reuters) – Top seed Simona Halep fought back to triumph in a bruising French Open quarter-final against Germany’s Angelique Kerber and stand two wins away from her first Grand Slam title.
Sprinter Lyles ready to be track and field’s new showman
(Reuters) – Not everyone may know him yet, but there’s a new man ready to put “the show” back in track and field.
Sharapova hits back at Serena in book row
PARIS (Reuters) – Former world number one Maria Sharapova hit back at Serena Williams’ criticism of her autobiography on Wednesday — two days after their much-anticipated showdown at the French Open was scuppered by an injury to her American rival.
Alonso should be fastest at Le Mans, says Bell
LONDON (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso can win this month’s Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar race on his debut with Toyota but the double Formula One world champion could still be in the wrong car, according to five-times winner Derek Bell.
Halep wins grueling duel to reach French Open semis
PARIS (Reuters) – World number one Simona Halep won a bruising quarter-final battle against Germany’s Angelique Kerber 6-7(2) 6-3 6-2 to book a place against Garbine Muguruza in the French Open semis.
