I’m not a favorite for Wimbledon, says Kvitova
EASTBOURNE, England (Reuters) – Double Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has cautioned against making her one of the favorites to lift the title this year despite a stunning return from the hand injury that almost ended her career.
McEnroe urges Agassi to spend more time with Djokovic
(Reuters) – Andre Agassi and world number four Novak Djokovic need to work together for at least a month if the American’s coaching is to have a long-term impact on the struggling Serb’s game, three-times Wimbledon champion John McEnroe has said.
China seeks ping-pong diplomacy to defuse coaching row
BEIJING (Reuters) – The removal of China’s top table tennis coach has stirred up rare tensions in the country’s sporting world, prompting a backlash from leading players and fans, and drawing the gaze of the country’s censors.
Foot injury dents Muir hopes of doubling up in London
(Reuters) – British middle distance runner Laura Muir is expected to abandon her bid to double up at the world championships in London after a foot injury hampered her preparations for the August event.
North Korea dismiss Moon call for united Pyeongchang team
SEOUL (Reuters) – A leading North Korean sports official believes it is too late to consider South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s proposal to form a unified team for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, saying that political tension must be resolve…
The gloves are off between Hamilton and Vettel
LONDON (Reuters) – The gloves are off and the fight is on between Formula One title rivals Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton.
Athletics: Japan prodigy Sani Brown eyes big scalps in London
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese teenager Abdul Hakim Sani Brown is eyeing bigger scalps at the world championships in London after completing an impressive sprint double of national titles over the weekend.
New Zealand reclaim America’s Cup with crushing win over U.S.
HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) – New Zealand lifted the America’s Cup on Monday, almost white-washing the U.S. holders with a revolutionary boat and a new superstar sailor avenging a humbling defeat four years ago.
Wimbledon most open for a decade, says contender Lopez
LONDON (Reuters) – This year’s men’s singles at Wimbledon promises to be the most open for a decade, according to Spanish veteran Feliciano Lopez, who is quietly fancying his own chances of a deep run.
Federer wielding SABR with devastating effect
LONDON (Reuters) – What started as a bit of fun may just have led to a masterstroke.
