Sublime Federer outclasses gritty Berdych to reach final
LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer’s relentless pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title continued as he fought off stubborn Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-4 to reach the final for the 11th time on Friday.
Cycling: All is not well at Team Sky, says LeMond
FOIX, France (Reuters) – Even though Chris Froome is still the favorite to win the Tour de France after surviving a tricky 13th stage thanks to good team tactics, all is not well at Team Sky, according to three-times champion Greg LeMond.
Froome survives danger as Sky execute perfect plan, Barguil wins
FOIX, France (Reuters) – Chris Froome remains in contention for a fourth Tour de France title after Team Sky put the pressure on their rivals with a perfectly executed plan in Friday’s 13th stage, won on Bastille Day by France’s Warren Barguil.
Cilic into final with hard-fought win over Querrey
LONDON (Reuters) – Croatian Marin Cilic reached his first Wimbledon final with a hard-earned 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-5 win over resilient American Sam Querrey on Friday.
Muguruza poses formidable final hurdle for resurgent Venus
LONDON (Reuters) – Venus Williams will try to become the oldest woman to win Wimbledon for 109 years on Saturday although, ominously for her the last time a 37-year-old reached the final, it was a Spaniard who ruined the script.
Penalty research could earn teams “three to 12 points a season”
ZURICH (Reuters) – If Cristiano Ronaldo takes a penalty and aims his shot into the middle of the goal, there is only a 58 percent chance he will score. If he aims to his left, his chances of scoring go up to 85 percent and 89 percent if he goes to his …
Wie withdraws in soggy start at U.S. Women’s Open
BEDMINSTER, New Jersey (Reuters) – Former champion Michelle Wie, who battled through a neck injury to finish her opening round at the U.S. Women’s Open at Trump National on Thursday, withdrew from the championship on Friday.
Golf: Birkdale a ‘fair’ test for British Open, says Chamblee
(Reuters) – The British Open is the most exacting test of shotmaking among the four major championships, while at the same time offering more players a chance of winning than the other three, former PGA Tour winner and analyst Brandel Chamblee believes…
Soccer: Japan international Honda signs for Mexican club Pachuca
(Reuters) – Japan attacking midfielder Keisuke Honda has joined Mexican side Pachuca, the CONCACAF Champions League holders announced on Friday, two months after leaving AC Milan as a free agent.
Motor racing: Bottas penalty boosts Hamilton’s pole prospects
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton’s chances of pole position at his home British Grand Prix were boosted on Friday after a gearbox change left Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas out of contention for the top slot.
