Bring on Rafa, says excited Federer, ahead of final push
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Roger Federer reached his first Australian Open final in seven years on Thursday and then made it as clear as he politely could that he would welcome the chance to renew his epic rivalry with Rafa Nadal as he chases his 18th grand…
BP replaces Total as Renault F1 fuel partner
LONDON (Reuters) – BP and its Castrol brand will replace French oil company Total as the Renault Formula One team’s official fuel and lubricant supplier this season, both sides said on Thursday.
Japan exhibitors fear $12 billion hit from media center plan
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s trade show association is stepping up calls for Tokyo to abandon plans to transform the country’s largest exhibition hall into the media center for the 2020 Olympics, warning the industry could lose as much as $12 billion.
Frenchman Joyon sets round-the-world record in 40 days
PARIS (Reuters) – Frenchman Francis Joyon and his crew, aboard the trimaran IDEC Sport, won the Jules Verne trophy for fastest outright sailing time around the world with a time of 40 days 23 hours and 30 minutes on Thursday.
Venus rises over Vandeweghe to reach Melbourne final
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Venus Williams drew on the experience of 73 grand slam campaigns to rally from a set down for a 6-7(3) 6-2 6-3 victory over fellow American Coco Vandeweghe on Thursday to set up a possible Australian Open final against her sister …
Cavs GM Griffin understands LeBron’s frustration
(Reuters) – Cleveland General Manager David Griffin has met with LeBron James following the player’s recent criticism of the Cavaliersroster, the team said on Wednesday.
More injury trouble for Pelicans forward Davis
(Reuters) – New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis missed the second half of Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City after aggravating a right thigh bruise.
Russian whistleblower Stepanova to race in Boston
(Reuters) – Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova will face an international field indoors for the first time in two years when she runs in Boston on Saturday, the 800 meters specialist told Reuters on Wednesday.
Thomas shoots Celtics past Rockets with another late surge
(The Sports Xchange) – Isaiah Thomas worked his fourth-quarter magic again Wednesday night, leading Boston to a 120-109 victory over the Houston Rockets that ended the Celtics’ three-game losing streak.
Nadal ready to take one more step back to top
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal’s path to his Australian Open semi-final against Grigor Dimitrov on Friday has taught the 30-year-old Spaniard one thing — he’s still got it.
