Boxing: Well-trained Joshua ready to shine against Klitschko
(Reuters) – Anthony Joshua has said his 13 weeks of preparation has pushed him to a whole new level ahead of his world heavyweight title fight with Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley on Saturday.
Athletics: Ennis-Hill not expecting Chernova apology after doping ban
(Reuters) – Britain’s Jessica Ennis-Hill does not expect to receive an apology from Tatyana Chernova after the Russian heptathlete was stripped of her 2011 world title for a doping violation but she is eager to get her hands on the gold medal.
Serena says accidentally spilled news of her pregnancy
(Reuters) – Serena Williams had no intention of sharing her pregnancy with the world last week but spilled the beans when she accidentally uploaded the “20 weeks” photo of herself on Snapchat, the world number one said on Tuesday.
F1 to ditch ‘halo’ protection device in favor of screen
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Formula One is set to abandon plans for a ‘halo’ head protection system in favor of a transparent screen that could be introduced for 2018.
Soccer: AFC to investigate Guangzhou fans’ ‘British Dogs’ banner in HK
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande face an investigation after the club’s fans unfurled a banner in an Asian Champions League match on Tuesday describing Hong Kong’s independence movement as “poison” and carrying the words: “Annihi…
Motor racing: Earnhardt wants to go out his own way
CONCORD, North Carolina (Reuters) – Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s most popular driver, said on Tuesday that his abrupt retirement announcement comes from a desire to depart on his own terms.
Motor racing: Earnhardt retirement latest blow to struggling sport
(Reuters) – Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s most popular driver, said on Tuesday that he will retire after the 2017 season, a major loss to a sport already suffering from diminished star power and waning popularity.
Motor racing: Earnhardt retirement latest blow to struggling sport
(Reuters) – Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s most popular driver, said on Tuesday that he will retire after the 2017 season, a major loss to a sport already suffering from diminished star power and waning popularity.
Soccer: Chelsea calm nerves and extend lead with win over Southampton
LONDON (Reuters) – Buoyant Chelsea extended their Premier League lead and calmed nerves at Stamford Bridge with a 4-2 win over Southampton on Tuesday that moved them seven points clear of their nearest pursuers Tottenham Hotspur.
Nadal to meet Dutra Silva on his own Barcelona court
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Resurgent Spanish great Rafael Nadal will have the rare privilege of playing on a court named after him when he meets Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva in the last 32 of the Barcelona Open on Wednesday.
