Murray says health key to hopes of prolonging his career
(Reuters) – World number one Andy Murray is confident he can stay at the top of the men’s game and play on into his thirties – as long as he can keep himself fit.
Ronaldo could take Madrid to brink of title in Celta Vigo
MADRID (Reuters) – In-form striker Cristiano Ronaldo will try to take Real Madrid to the brink of the Spanish title on Wednesday against Celta Vigo.
Djokovic searches for lost ‘mojo’ ahead of Rome Masters
(Reuters) – World number two Novak Djokovic said he lost motivation after winning the French Open to complete a career grand slam last year, but now feels he is on the right path to rediscover his “mojo”.
Swiss Omega extends as Olympic sponsor to 2032
BERLIN (Reuters) – Swiss watch manufacturer Omega on Monday extended its Olympic Games sponsorship by 12 years, becoming the first top International Olympic Committee sponsor to commit until 2032.
Doping: Gambling ad with disgraced Johnson sparks outrage in Australia
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A TV ad for a gambling company that features disgraced sprinter Ben Johnson making light of doping has sparked outrage in Australia, with politicians and sports officials demanding it be pulled from the air.
Jeter’s No. 2 retired in emotional Yankees ceremony
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Derek Jeter completed the top 10 list of numbers retired by the New York Yankees when Major League Baseball’s most successful franchise retired his No. 2 in an emotional ceremony on Sunday.
Golf: South Korean Kim becomes youngest to win The Players
(Reuters) – South Korean Kim Si-woo became the youngest winner of The Players Championship on Sunday when he shot a final round three-under-par 69 to clinch a three-stroke victory at the TPC Stadium course in Ponte Vedra.
Warriors in big comeback beat Spurs 113-111 in Game One
(The Sports Xchange) – Draymond Green turned a layup into a three-point play with 1:15 to go to break a tie and lift the Golden State Warriors to a 113-111 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the NBA Western Conference finals on Sunday.
Nadal overpowers Thiem to win fifth Madrid title
MADRID (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal consolidated his flying start to the clay-court season by taking a record-extending fifth Madrid Open title on Sunday, battling past a determined Dominic Thiem to win 7-6(10-8) 6-4.
NASCAR driver Almirola fractures back vertebra in crash
(The Sports Xchange) – NASCAR Cup Series driver Aric Almirola was released from hospital on Sunday after fracturing a vertebra in a fiery crash Saturday night at Kansas Speedway.
