Sharapova marks Paris comeback with see-saw victory
PARIS (Reuters) – There was the usual pre-toss skipping routine, an abundance of shrieks and the oft-seen mid-match wobble as Maria Sharapova returned to the French Open following a two-year hiatus with a 6-1 4-6 6-3 win against Richel Hogenkamp on Tue…
Nadal downs feisty Bolelli in Roland Garros opener
PARIS (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal overcame a spirited show of aggressive groundstroke hitting by lucky loser Simone Bolelli as he launched his campaign for an eleventh crown on the terre battue of Roland Garros with 6-4 6-3 7-6(9) victory.
Golf: U.S. Women’s Open preparations in disarray as course closed due to rain
SHOAL CREEK, Ala. (Reuters) – Player preparations for the U.S. Women’s Open were thrown into disarray when the course was closed on Tuesday amid torrential downpours.
Putin grants Russian citizenship to U.S. MMA fighter Jeff Monson
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Vladimir Putin has awarded Russian citizenship to U.S. mixed martial arts fighter Jeff Monson, a presidential decree published on Tuesday showed, a move the Kremlin said was motivated by Monson’s sporting fame.
Ex-fencer Pozdnyakov elected Russian Olympic chief
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Former fencer Stanislav Pozdnyakov was elected president of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday as the country works to regain the trust of international sports bodies after a string of doping scandals.
Soccer: Japan’s new coach to experiment in first game
TOKYO (Reuters) – Akira Nishino may only have one game in charge of the Japanese national team before he decides on the squad to take to the World Cup in Russia, but that isn’t stopping him from possibly making significant changes to his line-up.
Cilic sees off Australia’s Duckworth at wet French Open
PARIS (Reuters) – Third-seed Marin Cilic defeated the unseeded Australian James Duckworth in straight sets in rainy conditions on Tuesday to progress through to the second round of the French Open.
Tennis: Muguruza tames Kuznetsova in battle of former champions
PARIS (Reuters) – Garbine Muguruza was facing a tricky opening round against Svetlana Kuznetsova at the French Open on Tuesday, but her victory in the battle of champions gave the Spaniard an extra boost of confidence.
Soccer: Deschamps’s fullback gamble pays off as Sidibe and Mendy shine
PARIS (Reuters) – Defense is a big question mark for France as they start their final preparations for the World Cup in Russia, but Monday’s 2-0 win against Republic of Ireland showed that the fullbacks were in excellent shape, giving confidence to the…
Soccer: Germany keeper Neuer set for comeback against Austria
(Reuters) – Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will make his comeback from a nine-month injury break in Saturday’s international against Austria as he races to be fit for next month’s World Cup, goalkeeping coach Andreas Koepke said on Tuesday.
