McEnroe suggests men v women contest to solve Serena debate
(Reuters) – An unapologetic John McEnroe has proposed competition between men and women players to prove his claim that 23-time grand slam singles winner Serena Williams would be ranked “like 700 in the world” if she competed on the men’s circuit.
IOC says Tokyo budget efforts key for future bidders
TOKYO (Reuters) – International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President John Coates praised efforts by Tokyo organizers to lower the budget for the 2020 Summer Games, saying cost control was important for attracting future bid cities.
Qatar says FIFA report vindicates integrity of 2022 bid
DOHA (Reuters) – Qatar’s 2022 World Cup organizers have welcomed a long-awaited FIFA report on the race to host the tournament, saying the conclusions represented “a vindication of the integrity” of Doha’s bid.
Pacquiao wants Horn knockout to lure Mayweather: Roach
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao is seeking a dominant win over Australia’s Jeff Horn to try and coax Floyd Mayweather Jr into a re-match, the Filippino’s long-time trainer Freddie Roach has said.
Ledecky punches ticket to worlds with 800m win
(Reuters) – Katie Ledecky qualified for next month’s world championships in style by winning the 800 meters freestyle in the year’s best time on the opening night of the U.S. National Championships on Tuesday.
Ostapenko chases more Wimbledon glory as Kasatkina lurks
LONDON (Reuters) – ‘Can she do it again on grass?’ is a question fans and pundits are asking after 20-year-old Jelena Ostapenko upset the established tennis order by winning the French Open last month.
Five-set future up for debate in hashtag age
LONDON (Reuters) – The plaque on the wall of Court 18 at Wimbledon bears the legend The Longest Match. The 2010 encounter between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut that it commemorates, lasting 11 hours and 5 minutes and spread over three days, has passed i…
Cycling: Undercooked Froome still tipped to be Tour’s hottest rider
DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) – Chris Froome may look far from his best and might say this year’s route does him no favors, but the Briton is the overwhelming favorite to win his fourth Tour de France crown next month.
French/Wimbledon double still the ultimate challenge
LONDON (Reuters) – A lot has changed since tennis turned professional in 1968, from the color of the balls to players’ hairstyles and advances in racket and string technology.
Hosts Russia face struggle to improve ahead of World Cup
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s early Confederations Cup exit has sparked a wave of concern among fans as the 2018 World Cup hosts scramble to avoid another embarrassment at next year’s finals.
