Federer still the man to beat at Melbourne Park
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – It might be argued that 36-year-old fathers of four have no business winning grand slam titles but try telling that to Roger Federer as the evergreen Swiss bids to claim a record-equalling sixth Australian Open crown in two weeks’…
South Korea proposes talks on North Korea’s participation in winter Olympics
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea has proposed working-level talks with North Korea on the latter’s participation in the Winter Olympics set for next month, the South’s unification ministry said on Friday.
Halep leads host of contenders for Serena’s crown
(Reuters) – Picking a women’s singles champion at the Australian Open could resemble a lucky dip this year with Serena Williams’ continued absence again leaving the door ajar.
Champion Mertens reaches Hobart final with Watson win
HOBART (Reuters) – Defending champion Elise Mertens of Belgium reached the Hobart International final with a 6-4 1-6 6-2 win over British qualifier Heather Watson on Friday.
Del Potro to face Bautista Agut in Auckland Classic final
AUCKLAND (Reuters) – Juan Martin del Potro overcame a stubborn challenge from David Ferrer to clinch their semi-final 6-4 6-4 and advance to a title showdown against Roberto Bautista Agut in the Auckland Classic on Friday.
South Korea eyes combined women’s ice hockey team with North for winter Olympics: Yonhap
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea is seeking to form a united women’s ice hockey team with North Korea to participate in next month’s Winter Olympics being hosted by the South, a senior Seoul official told Yonhap news agency on Friday.
Golf: Last-gasp Li birdie helps Asia take lead against Europe
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – China’s Li Haotong held his nerve to birdie his final hole and give hosts Asia a slender lead over champions Europe on the opening day of the 2018 EurAsia Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.
Raiders face Seahawks in first game at new Tottenham stadium
(Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium will host it’s first NFL game when the Oakland Raiders take on Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 14, the North American league announced on Thursday.
Tennis: Margaret Court Arena should be renamed, says King
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Twelve-times grand slam champion Billie Jean King said on Friday that Margaret Court’s name should be stripped from the Australian Open showcourt due to her divisive views on sexuality.
Barty downs compatriot Gavrilova to reach Sydney final
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Ashleigh Barty overcame a slow start to win her all-Australian semi-final against Daria Gavrilova 3-6 6-4 6-2 and advance to the final of the Sydney International.
