Swedes inspired by injured Holmlund’s recovery
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Having once hoped to travel alongside ski cross racer Anna Holmlund to Pyeongchang for the Winter Games, her Swedish team mates have instead found inspiration in her remarkable recovery from life-threatening injuries sustained in …
Bartoli looking forward to return to court
PARIS (Reuters) – Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli just wants to enjoy herself and play big matches when she returns to competitive tennis in March after more than four years in retirement.
South Korea says will consider temporary lifting of sanctions against North Korea to facilitate Winter Olympics participation
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea said on Tuesday it will consider a temporary lifting of sanctions against North Korea if it is necessary to facilitate the visit of North Koreans to the Winter Olympics in South Korea next month.
Wawrinka, Nadal give Australian Open huge boost
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former champions Stan Wawrinka and Rafa Nadal gave Australian Open organizers a massive boost on Tuesday when they both said they were looking forward to next week’s season opening grand slam after battling long-term injuries.
Wawrinka gives Australian Open huge boost
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former champion Stan Wawrinka gave Australian Open organisers a massive boost on Tuesday when he told reporters he was feeling “really positive” about the new season and was keen to get back on court.
Australia impatient for home champion at Melbourne Park
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – For a tournament branded the “happy slam” by Roger Federer, the Australian Open has given little cheer to home players.
Olympic steeplechase gold medalist Ashenfelter dies at 94
(Reuters) – American Horace Ashenfelter III, who stunned the world when he won the gold medal in the 3,000-metre steeplechase at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, died on Sunday in New Jersey at age 94, according to media reports.
Journeyman golfer Fritsch banned for three months for doping violation
(Reuters) – Canadian golfer Brad Fritsch has been banned for three months after he reported himself to PGA Tour officials for violating its anti-doping policy, the governing body said on Monday.
Possible violation of NFL concussion protocol to be probed
(Reuters) – A possible concussion to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during a playoff game on Sunday as put the National Football League’s injury protocol back in the spotlight.
Peterhansel leads the Dakar Rally but al-Attiyah hits back
(Reuters) – Defending champion Stephane Peterhansel took over the lead of the Dakar Rally on Monday, the third driver in three days to hit the front, while Qatar’s Nasser al-Attiyah won the stage in southern Peru.
