Golf: Perez powers to halfway lead in Saudi Arabia
France’s Victor Perez carded a second consecutive round of five-under-par 65 to take a one-shot lead over his former college roommate Gavin Green after the second round at the Saudi International in King Abdullah Economic City on Friday.
World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike’s record-breaking shoes
Some variants of Nike’s Vaporfly running shoes have been outlawed for elite competition and strict limits on the technology developed for any future shoes introduced after World Athletics announced significant changes to its rules on Friday.
Thiem shoots down young gun Zverev to reach final
Dominic Thiem overcame Alex Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(4) to reach his first Australian Open final on Friday and set up the ultimate test against Melbourne Park maestro Novak Djokovic.
Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins
Dominic Thiem will watch a treasured home movie of his recent win over Novak Djokovic at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals as he seeks inspiration to take down the defending champion Serb in the Australian Open decider.
Zverev rues missed chances against Thiem
Alexander Zverev rued a series of missed opportunities in his Australian Open semi-final defeat to Dominic Thiem on Friday, but left the tournament satisfied with his game’s overall progress.
Marathon record holders Kipchoge, Kosgei in Kenyan Olympic team
Kenya’s world record holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei will lead a star-studded marathon team to the Tokyo Olympic Games this year, Kenya’s athletics chiefs said on Friday.
Thiem shoots down young gun Zverev to reach Australian Open final
Dominic Thiem won the new-generation battle with Alex Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(4) to reach his first Australian Open final on Friday and set up the ultimate test against Melbourne Park maestro Novak Djokovic.
Russia’s sports ministry suspends athletics federation’s accreditation
Russia’s sports ministry on Friday suspended the accreditation of the country’s athletics federation (RUSAF), which oversees the sport domestically, until March 1.
Shadow of Kobe Bryant hangs over first Lakers game since his death
Kobe Bryant’s former team the Los Angeles Lakers will make an emotional return to the court on Friday for the first time since his death earlier this week in a helicopter crash that shook basketball fans in the city and worldwide.
Muguruza must take command against Kenin, says coach Martinez
Garbine Muguruza has to be the one taking charge in the Australian Open final against “fighter” Sofia Kenin if she is to win her third Grand Slam title, the Spaniard’s coach Conchita Martinez said on Friday.
