IOC welcomes North Korean Olympic overture
(Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) welcomed on Tuesday the possibility of North Korea competing at next month’s Pyeongchang Games in South Korea and said the invitation remained open.
Federer in fine fettle as Switzerland beat Russia in Hopman Cup
(Reuters) – Roger Federer subdued a feisty Karen Khachanov while Belinda Bencic outlasted Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to help Switzerland beat Russia 3-0 in the Hopman Cup on Tuesday.
Faster, lighter, springier: the quest for the perfect ski
ALTENMARKT, Austria (Reuters) – It is not just American hopes that will be riding on the performance of Mikaela Shiffrin when the world’s top woman alpine skier takes to the slopes at the Winter Olympics in South Korea next month.
The Swiss mountain man who sets the ultimate test
(Reuters) – It’s the ninth time he’s designed the Olympic downhill ski course, but Bernhard Russi will still feel his nerves tauten when racing gets under way in South Korea next month.
Alpine skiing: Snow chance? Outsiders compete against the odds
LONDON (Reuters) – Most of the top Alpine skiers have grown up on snow, which is something of a disadvantage for those whose countries see little of the stuff.
Alpine skiing: Speed merchants still kings of the hill
LONDON (Reuters) – Olympic downhills have a special allure, with the fastest and bravest Alpine skiers going full tilt for gold and a place in history.
One-legged Egyptian soccer players aim for a league of their own
CAIRO (Reuters) – A group of Egyptian soccer players have formed a team for one-legged players, hoping to start league for disabled players in the country.
Sharapova forced to dig deep by Riske in Shenzhen Open
(Reuters) – Maria Sharapova was made to work hard for a victory at the Shenzhen Open, coming from behind to beat unseeded American Alison Riske 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the second round on Tuesday.
Murray fears for Melbourne after Brisbane withdrawal
(Reuters) – Former world number one Andy Murray’s lingering hip issues forced him to withdraw from the Brisbane International on Tuesday with the Briton admitting he was unsure whether he could recover in time for the Australian Open later this month.
Wozniacki races to victory in Auckland Classic opener
(Reuters) – Caroline Wozniacki capped 2017 with the biggest win of her career when she claimed a maiden WTA Finals triumph in October and the Dane has carried that momentum into the new season with a ruthless display to kick off her Auckland Classic ca…
