Svitolina knocks out holder Pliskova to reach Brisbane final
(Reuters) – Elina Svitolina switched gears after a poor start to knock out holder Karolina Pliskova and set up a title clash with qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the Brisbane International on Friday.
Olympics: Dutch IOC member Eurlings resigns over assault claims
LONDON (Reuters) – Dutchman Camiel Eurlings has resigned as his country’s representative on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following allegations of domestic violence in 2015.
Motor racing: Canadian Latifi appointed Force India F1 reserve
LONDON (Reuters) – Canadian Nicholas Latifi will be Force India’s Formula One test and reserve driver this season with the 22-year-old also taking part in a number of Friday practice sessions at grand prix weekends.
Stylish Kyrgios sets up Dimitrov semi-final in Brisbane
(Reuters) – Nick Kyrgios turned on the style in time to beat Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov and set up a semi-final against top seed and holder Grigor Dimitrov at the Brisbane International on Friday.
Olympics: Figureskating – Virtue and Moir continue to shine on second coming
TORONTO (Reuters) – Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir took ice dancing gold at their first Olympics in Vancouver eight years ago and silver in their second at Sochi in 2014 before hanging up their skates, certain they had achieved all they could.
Formula One hails growth in social media, TV audiences
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One was the fastest growing sports brand across social media in 2017 while television and digital viewing figures also increased, the commercial rights holder said on Friday.
Messi agreed no-fee Barca exit clause in case of Catalan independence: media
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona without a transfer fee if Catalonia ceded from Spain and the club did not compete in any of Europe’s top four leagues, El Mundo said on Friday, citing a clause in his new contract.
Siniakova tames Sharapova, faces Halep in Shenzhen final
(Reuters) – Czech defending champion Katerina Siniakova fended off Maria Sharapova in a fiercely contested match at the Shenzhen Open on Friday to set up a final with world number one Simona Halep.
Halep powers past Begu to reach Shenzhen Open final
(Reuters) – World number one Simona Halep of Romania tamed compatriot Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets to reach the final of the Shenzhen Open in China on Friday.
Baseball: LA Angels star Ohtani trains in Japan
KAMAGAYA, Japan (Reuters) – Japanese fans braved the winter cold on Friday to catch a glimpse of Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani in training for the upcoming American baseball season.
