Zverev wins another three-setter to reach Miami fourth round
(Reuters) – Alexander Zverev rallied from a one set deficit to defeat Spain’s David Ferrer 2-6 6-2 6-4 in the third round of the Miami Open on Monday as he moved a step closer to a breakthrough title this year.
Police arrest former university boss of convicted ex-USA Gymnastics doctor
(Reuters) – Police have arrested a former Michigan State University dean who supervised ex-USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar before the sports doctor was arrested and convicted of sexually abusing female athletes, the county sheriff said on Monday….
Kyrgios, Verdasco get into Twitter spat at Miami Open
(Reuters) – Fernando Verdasco got into a Twitter spat with Australian Nick Kyrgios on Monday over a since-deleted post in which the latter expressed his desire for the Spaniard to lose his third round match at the Miami Open.
Former university boss of convicted ex-USA Gymnastics doctor arrested
(Reuters) – Police have arrested a former Michigan State University dean who supervised ex-USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar before the sports doctor was convicted of sexually abusing female athletes, the county sheriff said on Monday.
Bank of China to provide $4.8 billion financing for winter sports from 2018-2024 – chairman
BEIJING (Reuters) – Bank of China Ltd (BoC) will provide 30 billion yuan ($4.79 billion) financing for the winter sports industry over the next seven years, said its chairman.
Venus, Azarenka march into Miami quarter-finals
(Reuters) – Venus Williams upended defending champion Johanna Konta 5-7 6-1 6-2 on Monday to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals while a dominant Victoria Azarenka also advanced with a straightforward win over Agnieszka Radwanska.
Verdasco dumps Kokkinakis to reach Miami fourth round
(Reuters) – Fernando Verdasco dug deep to earn a 3-6 6-4 7-6(4) win over Australian qualifier Thanasi Kokkinakis on Monday to set up a fourth round clash against fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta at the Miami Open.
Formula One is missing a vital ingredient, says Brawn
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One’s Australian season-opener lacked a vital ingredient, overtaking, and it will take years to fix the problem, managing director for motorsports Ross Brawn said on Monday.
Stephens powers past Muguruza to reach Miami quarters
(Reuters) – U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens upset Spanish third seed Garbine Muguruza 6-3 6-4 on Monday to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals while Czech Karolina Pliskova advanced when her opponent retired hurt.
Stunned Australia digests ball-tampering shame
SYDNEY/CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – A ban for captain Steve Smith in no way eased the fury directed at the leadership of the Australia cricket team as the sports-mad nation returned to work on Monday still digesting the ball-tampering scandal which broke in C…
