Kerber finds it tough going at the top
LONDON (Reuters) – There can be few things in tennis more embarrassing than being beaten in the first round of a grand slam tournament while ranked number one in the world.
Swimming: Hungary’s Hosszu forms new pro swimmers’ association
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungarian swimmer and Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu said on Tuesday she had founded a professional swimmers association with 30 initial members, a move to give athletes more say in how the sport is run and a greater share of prof…
Golf – Korda sisters follow in father’s footsteps on sports path
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Illinois (Reuters) – Jessica and Nelly Korda are friends as well as competitors on the LPGA Tour, where the sisters are showing similar proficiency with a golf club as their father Petr demonstrated wielding a tennis racket.
Confident Ostapenko keen to continue Wimbledon journey
(Reuters) – French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko admits she is brimming with confidence following her maiden grand slam triumph and the Latvian believes her tennis education can continue on the grass courts of Wimbledon after making a solid start.
Icy dips for ailing hip helps Murray stay mobile
(Reuters) – World number one and defending Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is using daily ice baths and extra exercise to strengthen his sore hip and maintain his fitness throughout the SW19 event.
Evans ‘let himself down’ with poor decision-making: says Murray
(Reuters) – World number one Andy Murray says fellow Briton Dan Evans has a long road ahead of him if he wants to resurrect his career after the 27-year-old was provisionally suspended for failing a doping test for cocaine at the Barcelona Open in Apri…
Sunshine and Federer await Wimbledon crowds
LONDON (Reuters) – Bright sunshine and Roger Federer await tennis fans heading to the All England Club for the second day of action at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
Japan’s Osaka enjoys winning Wimbledon debut
(Reuters) – Japan’s Naomi Osaka made a winning start to her first Wimbledon campaign, beating Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-3 7-6(3) in the opening round at the All England Club on Monday.
Betts replaces injured Trout in AL All Star team
(Reuters) – Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts will start for the American League All Star team next week in place of injured MikeTrout, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.
Rejuvenated Federer back to conquer Wimbledon again
LONDON (Reuters) – When Roger Federer landed heavily on his knee on his beloved Wimbledon turf 12 months ago, few would have put money on the popular Swiss walking back through the All England Club gates as the favorite to win a 19th grand slam title.
