Yao Ming’s PE firm seeks $250 mln for overseas sports assets with China angle
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Yao Capital, the Chinese private equity firm co-founded by former NBA superstar Yao Ming, said it aims to raise $250 million for its first U.S. dollar fund that will invest in overseas sports assets with relevance to the Chinese m…
Battling Kyrgios ready to play through pain
PARIS (Reuters) – Nick Kyrgios is having a “hard time” with hip and shoulder injuries but the Australian said he has done all he can to be ready for his French Open first round match against German veteran Philipp Kohlschreiber on Tuesday.
Ryder Cup player Overton survives spine infection, says wife
(Reuters) – United States Ryder Cup player Jeff Overton has survived a “life-threatening” spinal infection after surgery, his wife Christina said on Facebook on Sunday.
Muguruza hoping to avoid embarrassing exit in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) – After world number one Angelique Kerber succumbed in the first round of the French Open, another upset could be on the cards on day two of the claycourt major when Garbine Muguruza takes on Francesca Schiavone on Monday.
Nadal begins pursuit of 10th French Open title against mercurial Paire
PARIS (Reuters) – Claycourt phenomenon Rafael Nadal returns to his favorite tournament, albeit not his preferred court, to begin pursuit of a record-extending 10th French Open title on Monday against Frenchman Benoit Paire.
No win but no regrets as Alonso returns to F1
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso left the Brickyard on Sunday without a fairytale victory to cap his Indy 500 adventure but had no regrets as he prepared to return to his Formula One day job with McLaren.
Mats Point: Wilander tells it straight on Day One at Roland Garros
PARIS (Reuters) – Three-times Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander reflects on Day One of the French Open for Reuters.
Wimbledon qualifying to be broadcast across Europe for first time
LONDON (Reuters) – Wimbledon’s qualifying tournament — this year featuring Maria Sharapova — will for the first time be televised across Europe, after Eurosport struck a deal with the All England Club.
Feng limps to one-stroke LPGA victory despite two late bogeys
(The Sports Xchange) – Shanshan Feng struggled down the stretch but was able to hold on and post a one-shot victory on Sunday at the LPGA Volvik Championship in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
LeBron says has beaten stacked teams like Warriors before
(Reuters) – LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers may need a Herculean effort to upset the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals but the game’s most prolific playoff scorer said he has beaten similar teams before.
