Kipchoge narrows focus on sub two-hour marathon
ELDORET, KENYA (Reuters) – Kenya’s Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says his ambition to break the two-hour marathon barrier will override all other considerations this year.
Serena swats doubts, Bencic aside to advance
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Two matches in four months, a dodgy knee and a sweltering day had doubts swirling around Serena Williams as she took center court for her first round match against talented Swiss Belinda Bencic at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Anthony says has proved Knicks loyalty
(Reuters) – With each successive defeat, Carmelo Anthony’s stay in New York becomes more contentious as his future with the Knicks is put into question.
British dark horse Konta negotiates tricky start
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Britain’s growing hopes of a first women’s grand slam champion in 40 years moved a step closer on Tuesday when ninth seed Johanna Konta took out Kirsten Flipkins 7-5 6-2 in the blazing sun at Australian Open.
Warriors end Cavs’ hex with blowout win
(The Sports Xchange) – The Golden State Warriors emphatically snapped a four-game losing streak to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, using a 78-point, first-half explosion to crush the defending NBA champions 126-91.
Confident Pliskova targets maiden slam title
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – For Karolina Pliskova, the hardest work is done.
British sailor Thomson sets world record solo mark
(Reuters) – Britain’s Alex Thomson has set a world record for the greatest distance sailed solo in 24 hours, covering 536.8 nautical miles (994.15 km) in the Vendee Globe round-the-world race.
McIlroy out of Abu Dhabi Championship with rib injury
(Reuters) – World number two Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from the Abu Dhabi Championship after tests on Monday showed he picked up a rib injury in South Africa last week, the European Tour said.
F1 champions Mercedes sign Bottas, Massa returns
LONDON (Reuters) – Valtteri Bottas replaced retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg at Mercedes on Monday, with Brazilian veteran Felipe Massa coming out of retirement to take the Finn’s seat at Williams.
Cowboys Elliott seeks ‘closure’ on domestic violence probe
(The Sports Xchange) – Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott wants to see “closure” on the NFL’s domestic violence inquiry related to the assault accusations made by his ex-girlfriend over the summer.
