McEnroe expects more Federer magic at U.S. Open
(Reuters) – American great John McEnroe expects Roger Federer’s sensational comeback season to continue in New York when the U.S. Open kicks off on Monday.
Lin survives scare to advance in World Championships
(Reuters) – China’s Lin Dan fought back after an early scare to defeat Denmark’s Emil Holst 19-21 21-8 21-16 and enter the third round of the world badminton championships in Glasgow on Wednesday.
Washington football coach cannot pray after games: U.S. appeals court
(Reuters) – A high school football coach in Washington state has failed to persuade a federal appeals court to let him kneel and pray on the field immediately after games in sight of students and parents.
Payne retires as Augusta National chairman
(Reuters) – Billy Payne, the man who opened the doors of Augusta National to women members, announced on Wednesday he would retire as chairman of one of the world’s most exclusive golf clubs and home of the U.S. Masters.
Cycling: Lutsenko wins first Grand Tour stage while Froome stays in red
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Alexey Lutsenko held on for his biggest career win in stage five of the Vuelta A Espana on Wednesday, with Chris Froome staying in the red jersey and extending his overall lead.
Motor racing: Schumacher’s son to mark 25th anniversary of Spa win
LONDON (Reuters) – Michael Schumacher’s teenage son Mick will mark the 25th anniversary of the German’s first Formula One victory by driving demonstration laps in a 1994 Benetton at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Russia’s World Cup stadium in Samara behind schedule
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) – Construction work on the World Cup stadium in the Russian city of Samara is about 30 days behind schedule, the company building the venue said on Wednesday, adding it would make up the lost time.
British-based trio complete ultimate trophy swim across Lake Geneva
GENEVA (Reuters) – It’s twice as far as crossing the English Channel and known as the “Ultimate Trophy Swim”.
Wayne Rooney announces end of England career
MANCHESTER (Reuters) – Wayne Rooney announced his retirement from the England national team on Wednesday, ending a 14-year stint in which he became the country’s top goalscorer with 53 goals.
Boris Becker to lead German men’s tennis back to success
FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) – Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker was appointed on Wednesday as head of men’s tennis in his home country as the German federation (DTB) looks to revive the once hugely popular sport.
