Tennis-Dimitrov schools Novak to reach second round at a canter
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Grigor Dimitrov gave qualifier Dennis Novak a lesson in grand slam tennis to reach the second round of the Australian Open at a canter with a 6-3 6-2 6-1 victory on Monday.
Kizzire prevails in marathon playoff to win Sony Open
(Reuters) – Patton Kizzire outlasted James Hahn over six playoffholes to win the Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday for his second win of the PGA Tour season. Kizzire, who entered the day a shot back of the lead, carded a two-under-par 68 that put him ti…
Bencic sends Venus crashing out of Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Belinda Bencic sent an early shockwave through the Australian Open by dumping last year’s finalist Venus Williams out of the first round with an impressive 6-3 7-5 win on Monday.
Stephens tumbles out in first round, Ostapenko impresses
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The stark contrast in form between last year’s two first-time grand slam champions continued as Sloane Stephens was bundled out in the first round of the Australian Open, while Jelena Ostapenko stormed into round two on Monday.
Patriots must beat Jaguars for Super Bowl return
(Reuters) – There is a new challenger standing in the way of the New England Patriots’ path to another Super Bowl.
Motor racing-Dan Gurney, all American racer, dead at 86
(Reuters) – American racer Dan Gurney, a Formula One and Le Mans 24 Hours winner in the 1960s who started a trend by spraying champagne on the victory podium, died in California on Sunday aged 86.
Dennis Rodman arrested on DUI suspicion in California
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former basketball star Dennis Rodman was released from jail in California on Sunday after being arrested hours earlier on suspicion of driving under the influence, Newport Beach police said.
Highlights of Australian Open day one
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Highlights of Monday’s opening day of the Australian Open, the first grand slam tournament of the year:
Rallying: Peterhansel wins stage but Sainz remains well ahead
(Reuters) – Reigning champion Stephane Peterhansel fought back to win the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally in Bolivia on Sunday but Peugeot team mate Carlos Sainz remained more than an hour clear of the field.
Olympic: Virtue and Moir lead strong Canada figure skating team
(Reuters) – A powerful and experienced figure skating team headlined by 2010 Olympic ice dance champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir and 2014 Olympic silver medalist Patrick Chan will represent Canada at next month’s Winter Olympics, Skate Canada said …
