Pacquiao backs call for review of Horn decision
(Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao has backed a call asking the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) to review the controversial points decision that saw Australia’s Jeff Horn capture the Filipino great’s welterweight world title in Brisbane on Sunday.
Vettel and Hamilton face off again in Austria
SPIELBERG, Austria (Reuters) – Sebastian Vettel celebrated his 30th birthday on Monday but it can be safely assumed that Lewis Hamilton will not be bringing any gifts to Austria this weekend.
Keys rooting for Kvitova to conquer Wimbledon on comeback
(Reuters) – American Madison Keys will be rooting for Petra Kvitova to win Wimbledon after the Czech two-times champion made a remarkable recovery from injuries sustained to her playing hand during a knife attack at her home in December.
Japan’s Sugita ‘not done yet’ after first Wimbledon win
(Reuters) – Yuichi Sugita followed up his first ATP Tour title win last weekend by recording his maiden victory at Wimbledon on Tuesday and the Japanese 28-year-old is now eyeing a place in the third round on the “sacred turf” of the All England Club.
Messi set for bumper new deal at Barcelona: reports
(Reuters) – Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is set to sign a new contract to keep him at the La Liga club until 2021 with the option of a further one-year extension, according to media reports in Spain and Britain.
Ostapenko ready to ratchet up aggression
LONDON (Reuters) – Having conquered the Paris clay with her wrecking-ball groundstrokes, Jelena Ostapenko plans to up the aggression further as she pursues her Wimbledon campaign.
Brits to take center stage on Centre Court
LONDON (Reuters) – Home fans will be treated to a double-bill of British number ones at Wimbledon on Wednesday when Johanna Konta stars in a revenge play against Croatia’s Donna Vekic before defending champion Andy Murray takes to the stage.
America’s Cup arrives back in New Zealand
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Hundreds of fans swarmed to Auckland airport on Wednesday to welcome Team New Zealand home with the America’s Cup after their 7-1 victory over Oracle Team USA on the Great Sound in Bermuda last week.
Formula One teams up with Lagardere in China push
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One is teaming up with marketing agency Lagardere Sports to build strategic partnerships in China from 2018 onwards and raise the sport’s profile in a region it sees as having huge potential for growth.
Heat waive Bosh, plan to retire his jersey number
(Reuters) – Chris Bosh, an 11-times All-Star who has been sidelined for over a year with blood-clot issues, has been waived by the Miami Heat, the NBA team said on Tuesday.
