Tennis: Aggressive Konta makes light work of Brengle
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Johanna Konta skipped past Madison Brengle into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday, the Briton overpowering her American opponent 6-3 6-1 in 66 minutes on Hisense Arena.
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Olympic gold medalist Biles says doctor sexually abused her
(Reuters) – Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles said on Monday she was sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics team physician Larry Nassar, the latest in a list of female athletes to accuse the doctor of misconduct.
Germany and Denmark stunned in Euro handball thrillers
ZAGREB (Reuters) – Holders Germany scraped a controversial 25-25 draw against Slovenia and Olympic champions Denmark suffered a shock 28-27 defeat by the Czech Republic in a pair of European handball championship classics on Monday.
Olympics: Norwegian biathlete Bjoerndalen misses out on Games selection
(Reuters) – Norway’s Ole Einar Bjoerndalen, the most decorated Winter Olympian of all time, will not take part in this year’s Games in Pyeongchang after missing out on selection for the team, the Norwegian Biathlon Association said on Monday.
Djokovic in action on day of returns in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic is finally back in action on day two of the Australian Open on Tuesday, returning to the venue of his greatest grand slam success, hoping his elbow will hold up after keeping him on the sidelines for six months.
Canada set for multi-pronged assault in Pyeongchang
LONDON (Reuters) – Canada’s speed skating team for the Winter Olympics in South Korea is much stronger than four years ago and will offer medal threats in multiple distances, according to the country’s Dutch coach Bart Schouten.
South Korea’s speed skaters face tough competition on home ice
(Reuters) – Picking up medals on the fast ice of the Gangneung Oval at the Winter Olympics could be a tall order for South Korea’s speed skaters, according to Dutchman Bob de Jong, who is assistant coach of the hosts’ national team.
Nadal happy with rollicking start at Melbourne Park
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A ruthless Rafa Nadal preserved his creaky knees for tougher tests down the road by routing Dominican journeyman Victor Estrella Burgos 6-1 6-1 6-1 to sail into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.
Kyrgios off to flying start in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Home hope Nick Kyrgios launched his Australian Open campaign with a 6-1 6-2 6-4 demolition of Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva on Monday to continue his bright start to the year.
