Confident Cilic eyes first Wimbledon final
LONDON (Reuters) – Croatian Marin Cilic reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time with a five-set win over Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller on Wednesday and said he now had real belief in his ability to go all the way.
Majestic Federer outclasses Raonic to reach semis
LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer says the key to winning majors is making sure his average is as high as possible – every round.
Motor racing: Brawn sees more tactical future for F1 hybrid tech
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One could seek to apply hybrid technology more tactically in engine regulations being drawn up for 2020, motorsport managing director Ross Brawn said on Wednesday.
Djokovic out of Wimbledon after retiring hurt against Berdych
LONDON (Reuters) – Three-times Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic’s painful year continued as he retired with an elbow injury during his quarter-final against Czech Tomas Berdych on Wednesday.
Cycling: Froome to adopt ruthless approach in Pyrenees
PAU, France (Reuters) – Chris Froome’s main goal in Thursday’s 12th stage of the Tour de France will be to ensure that those rivals who have already slipped out of contention do not get back into the race.
Mats Point: Confidence the driver for high-flying Konta
LONDON (Reuters) – If Mats Wilander’s theory on what wins tennis matches is correct, Britain’s Jo Konta could have one hand already on the Wimbledon crown.
Muller magic runs out as Cilic powers into semis
LONDON (Reuters) – Gilles Muller’s unlikely Wimbledon run came to an end when he was beaten in five sets by Croatian Marin Cilic in their quarter-final on Wednesday.
Cycling: Boiling-hot Kittel claims fifth Tour stage win
PAU, France (Reuters) – German Marcel Kittel was once again a cut above the rest as he claimed his fifth victory in this year’s Tour de France, winning a crash-ridden 11th stage in emphatic style on Wednesday.
NFL’s Cowboys top Forbes’ most valuable teams list
(Reuters) – The Dallas Cowboys are the world’s most valuable sports team, according to the annual list published by Forbes on Wednesday that was dominated by National Football League teams.
Murray dethroned in painful Wimbledon exit to Querrey
LONDON (Reuters) – Andy Murray’s Wimbledon title defense evaporated on Centre Court in a painful five-set demise to Sam Querrey on Wednesday as the hip injury that has dogged the world number one throughout the tournament finally got the better of him….
