Golf – Shin in contention for third major on U.S. return
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Illinois (Reuters) – Former world number one Shin Ji-yai proved that playing full-time in Japan had taken nothing away for her game after she carded a bogey-free seven-under-par 64 in the third round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Saturday.
Kang, Choi share 54-hole lead at Women’s PGA Championship
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Illinois (Reuters) – Danielle Kang stayed in contention to make her first professional victory a major after finishing tied for the lead with Chella Choi in the third round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Saturday.
Athletics: McLeod beaten on night of upsets in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) – Olympic champion Omar McLeod was well beaten in the 110 meters hurdles on Saturday as the Paris Diamond League meeting produced a night of upsets.
Fearless’ Kvitova ready to battle for third Wimbledon
(Reuters) – Petra Kvitova says she feels “fearless” as she returns to the venue that is like a second home to her in search of another Wimbledon title.
Federer warns fab four are ready to protect domination
LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer warned on Saturday that he and the rest of the big four of men’s tennis were going to be as tough to beat as ever at Wimbledon this year as they seek to continue their astonishing monopoly of the event.
Thomas wins Tour opener as Froome lays down early marker
DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) – Reigning champion Chris Froome wasted no time flexing his muscles at the Tour de France as he powered to sixth place in a treacherous opening time trial won superbly by Team Sky colleague Geraint Thomas on Saturday.
Azarenka looks forward to special Wimbledon after son’s birth
(Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka is still coming to grips with carrying a stroller around with her tennis rackets when she travels to tournaments these days, but is looking forward to a special Wimbledon after arriving with an “extra member” in tow.
Nadal ready for big improvement on recent Wimbledon woes
(Reuters) – Rafael Nadal is adamant that he will not be discouraged by the memory of recent Wimbledon woes as he prepares to follow up his landmark 10th French Open triumph with a third success on the sport’s most storied lawns.
Venus Williams says she is heartbroken by fatal Florida crash
(Reuters) – Tennis star Venus Williams said she was heartbroken by the death of a man in a two-car crash in Florida that a police report blamed on her driving, breaking her silence about the fatal accident three weeks after it occurred.
Djokovic adds Ancic to team after Eastbourne triumph
(Reuters) – Novak Djokovic looked to have regained his confidence and form just in time for another concerted Wimbledon assault as he carved out an emphatic win over Gael Monfils in the Aegon International grasscourt final at Eastbourne on Saturday.
