Nishikori retires injured at Halle as Wimbledon looms
HALLE, Germany (Reuters) – World number nine Kei Nishikori’s Wimbledon preparations suffered a setback on Thursday when he was forced to retire injured from his Halle Open round of 16 match against Russian Karen Khatchanov.
Halep awarded wildcard at Eastbourne
(Reuters) – French Open runner-up Simona Halep was awarded a wildcard entry to feature at the Aegon International in Eastbourne next week, organizers said on Thursday.
Golf: McIlroy backs PGA Tour drug testing reforms
(Reuters) – Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy has voiced support for the PGA Tour’s drug-testing reforms that introduce blood screening and revise the list of banned substances to match the World Anti-Doping Agency’s directory for the 2017-18 season….
Bolt to race in Monaco prior to London swan song
(Reuters) – Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt will run the 100 meters at the Herculis EBS meeting in Monaco on July 21, two weeks before his final world championships appearance in London, organizers said on Wednesday.
Edmonton’s McDavid named MVP as Vegas Knights take shape
(Reuters) – Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was named the Most Valuable Player in the National Hockey League on Wednesday after the 20-year-old’s points-scoring exploits helped carry his team into the post-season.
Boxing: Canelo says Vegas bout will prove superiority to GGG
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Promoters believe the showdown between unbeaten middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez could turn into a series of classic clashes but Alvarez says he needs just one meeting to prove he is superior to the …
Motor racing: Bring on digital dimension, says Tata F1 boss
LONDON (Reuters) – The day when Formula One fans can race virtually with real drivers in live grands prix may not be so far off as the sport looks to develop the digital dimension.
Sailing: Britain turns tables on New Zealand to win Youth America’s Cup
HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters) – Britain will not be bringing the America’s Cup home this year but they narrowly beat New Zealand to clinch the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup in Bermuda on Wednesday.
McIlroy looks to regain momentum at Travelers
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy hopes his disappointing showing at last week’s U.S. Open will have knocked off the rust that built up while he recovered from injury and make him better prepared for this week’s Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut.
Soccer: Mexico come from behind to beat New Zealand 2-1
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Mexico scored twice in a busy second-half performance to overcome New Zealand 2-1 and destroy the All Whites dreams of securing their first Confederations Cup victory at the 11th attempt.
