Rossi still in pain ahead of Italian GP
ROME (Reuters) – Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi, who was injured in a motocross accident last week, is still in pain and will have to pass a medical on Thursday before he can compete at his home race at Mugello this weekend.
Veteran Margaret Court says tennis ‘full of lesbians’
(Reuters) – Australian 24-time grand slam winner Margaret Court said on radio on Wednesday that tennis was “full of lesbians”, courting controversy again just a week after expressing her opposition to same-sex marriage.
Defending champ Muguruza survives Kontaveit scare
PARIS (Reuters) – Defending French Open champion Garbine Muguruza had to claw her way back from a set down to survive a scare from talented Anett Kontaveit and move into the third round with a 6-7 6-4 6-2 win.
Doping: Three more Russian athletes accepted as neutrals
ZURICH (Reuters) – Three more Russian athletes have been cleared to compete in international competition as neutrals while a further 28 have had their applications rejected, the governing body for athletics (IAAF) said Wednesday.
Japan’s Nara set for Paris date with Venus
PARIS (Reuters) – After eliminating the youngest player at this year’s French Open in the first round, Japan’s Kurumi Nara will move all the way along the age spectrum on Wednesday when she seeks a second successive win over Venus Williams.
Murray condemns Court comments, warns against Melbourne chaos
(Reuters) – World number one Andy Murray has joined a growing list of players to disagree with 24-times grand slam winner Margaret Court’s views on same-sex marriage but has urged players to resolve any conflicts before the next Australian Open.
Brave Mladenovic carries French hopes
PARIS (Reuters) – Local hope Kristina Mladenovic, tagged as one of the French Open favorites, will try to put her back problem behind her when she takes on Italian Sara Errani in the second round on Wednesday.
Nadal out to tame hard-hitting Haase at French Open
PARIS (Reuters) – Spaniard Rafael Nadal, seeking a record-extending 10th title at the French Open, faces big-serving Dutchman Robin Haase in the second round on Wednesday.
Mahrez says wants to leave Leicester – reports
(Reuters) – Leicester City’s Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez has announced he wants to leave the 2016 Premier League champions, according to a statement reported by British media on Tuesday.
Warriors do not need to be perfect to beat Cavs say pundits
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors are so flush with talent they can unseat the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals even if they are not firing on all cylinders, TV pundits said on Tuesday.
