Tennis: Plenty of positives for Clijsters despite Dubai comeback defeat
Kim Clijsters says there was much to be pleased about in her comeback match against Garbine Muguruza after the Belgian matched the pace and intensity of the Australian Open finalist before losing 6-2 7-6(6) in Dubai on Monday.
Motor racing: Holden brand retirement stuns Australian motor sport
The future of Australia’s Supercars series is under a cloud following the decision by U.S. auto maker General Motors to scrap the iconic Holden brand that has underpinned the touring car championship for decades.
Hall of Fame golfer Wright dies aged 85
Hall of Famer Mickey Wright, the only LPGA golfer to hold all major titles at the same time, died on Monday, the Ladies Professional Golf Association said. The American was 85.
Tokyo commuters bound for Olympic crowd crush as Japan Inc rules out work from home
When Emi Tanimura failed to find a daycare slot for her new-born daughter, she had to take a radical step for Japan to avoid a long time away from her job at communications firm Sunny Side Up . She started working from home.
Messi, Hamilton joint winners of Sportsman of the Year at Laureus Awards
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi were declared joint winners of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in Berlin on Monday, with the voting tied for the first time in the awards’ 20-year history.
Astros’ Martes suspended 162 games for doping violation
Houston Astros pitcher Francis Martes has been suspended for 162 games without pay after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball said on Monday.
Hall of Fame golfer Wright dies at age 85
Hall of Famer Mickey Wright, the only LPGA golfer to hold all major titles at the same time, died on Monday, the Ladies Professional Golf Association said. The American was 85.
Mineiro apologize for mascot’s behavior toward female player
Atletico Mineiro have apologized for the “lamentable” behavior of an employee who dresses up as the club’s rooster mascot toward a member of the women’s team during an event on Sunday.
Athletics: Panamanian sprinter Griggs banned for falsifying results
Panamanian sprinter Virjilio Griggs has been handed a four-year ban for falsifying results in an attempt to gain entry to the 2017 world championships, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday.
FIFPRO to support players who walk off over racism
The world football players’ union FIFPRO said on Monday it will support players or teams who walk off the pitch due to racism, after the abuse suffered by FC Porto forward Moussa Marega during a Portuguese league match on Sunday.
