Kuznetsova, Vesnina set up all-Russian Indian Wells final
(Reuters) – Twice grand slam winner Svetlana Kuznetsova and 14th seed Elena Vesnina posted hard-fought, straight-set wins in Friday’s semi-finals to set up an all-Russian final in the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
Sock knocks out Nishikori to meet Federer in semis
(Reuters) – Jack Sock celebrated a pair of firsts on Friday by powering past fourth seed Kei Nishikori 6-3 2-6 6-2 to book a date with Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.
Golf: Hoffman surfs into Bay Hill lead as Day gets a lucky break
(Reuters) – Long-haired Californian Charley Hoffman found his putting touch to surf into the halfway lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Friday.
Injured Johnson out of USA soccer World Cup qualifiers
(Reuters) – A hamstring injury has forced versatile midfielder Fabian Johnson out of the United States team for next week’s World Cup qualifiers, U.S. Soccer announced on Friday.
Bolt, van Niekerk, Farah, Rudisha headline Jamaican meet
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Usain Bolt, fellow world record holders David Rudisha and Wayde van Niekerk and middle distance king Mo Farah will headline the JN Racers Grand Prix on June 10, organizers announced on Friday.
Ill Kyrgios pulls out of quarters clash with Federer
(Reuters) – Suspected food poisoning forced Nick Kyrgios to pull out of his much anticipated quarter-finals showdown with Roger Federer at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday.
Soccer: Man City take the lead in the sponsorship arms race
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City have stolen a march on their rivals by becoming the first Premier League club to sign a “sleeve sponsorship” deal after a relaxing of rules surrounding logos.
Horse racing: Sizing John powers to Gold Cup glory
LONDON (Reuters) – Sizing John, ridden by Robbie Power and trained by Jessica Harrington, surged to a three-length victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.
Boro’s Agnew hoping to replicate Shakespeare’s impact at Leicester
(Reuters) – Middlesbrough caretaker manager Steve Agnew hopes his appointment will have a similar impact at the relegation-threatened club as that of Craig Shakespeare at Leicester City.
Chelsea eight wins away from league title, says Conte
(Reuters) – Chelsea need 24 points from their remaining 11 fixtures to win the Premier League title, manager Antonio Conte said on Friday ahead of their trip to Stoke City on Saturday.
