Thirteenth seed Ferrer bundled out by Mahut
LONDON (Reuters) – David Ferrer became the highest-ranked casualty so far in the Wimbledon men’s singles when French serve and volleyer Nicolas Mahut overpowered him 6-1 6-4 6-3 on Thursday.
Quick-fire Halep sees off Schiavone
LONDON (Reuters) – A clinical Simona Halep wasted no time in reaching the third round at Wimbledon on Thursday, cruising past Italian veteran Francesca Schiavone 6-1 6-1 in just over an hour.
Ferrari rumors are inevitable, says Perez
SPIELBERG, Austria (Reuters) – Force India’s Sergio Perez refused to rule out a move to Ferrari on Thursday, even though he denied any contact with the Italian Formula One team and said the rumors about his future reflected his form.
Phelps doing it his way on Road to Rio
OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) – Determined to exit swimming on his own terms, Michael Phelps cleared a major hurdle on the road to Rio on Wednesday, qualifying for a fifth Olympics with a victory that has paved the way to more Games glory.
Top China golfer Feng not to allow Zika fears ruin Rio dream
(Reuters) – Top Chinese woman golfer Shanshan Feng will compete at the Rio Games despite concerns over Zika virus and the world number 12 says she fears for the sport’s Olympic future following some high-profile withdrawals from the men’s competition.
Kenya’s Cheruiyot books Rio berth, Kipyego falters
ELDORET, Kenya (Reuters) – World champion Vivian Cheruiyot booked her ticket to Rio Games while Olympic silver medalist Sally Kipyego became the first major scalp in the two-day Kenyan Olympic trials which kicked off on Thursday.
Golfers dream of green jackets, not Olympic gold: McIlroy
(Reuters) – An Olympic gold medal was not the pinnacle of the sport for golfers according to world number four Rory McIlroy, and he had no concerns about his decision to withdraw from the Rio de Janeiro Games.
Criminal charges end shooter Diamond’s Rio bid
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Twice Olympic champion shooter Michael Diamond will not be allowed to represent Australia at the Rio Games following his arrest on drunk driving and firearms offences, Shooting Australia ruled on Thursday.
Warriors extend qualifying offers to Barnes, Ezeli
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors extended qualifying offers to forward Harrison Barnes and center Festus Ezeli on Wednesday, making them restricted free agents.
No end in sight for Pearson despite Rio disappointment
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Sally Pearson has not ruled out extending her career until the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo after a hamstring injury ended her hopes of defending her high hurdles title in Rio de Janeiro in August.
