Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Dominic Thiem ended six years of Grand Slam frustration against Rafa Nadal on Wednesday with a seismic 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(6) upset that booked his maiden Australian Open semi-final and rocked the old guard of men’s tennis.
Virus concern hits lengthening list of sports events
The list of international sporting events affected by a new virus outbreak in China grew on Wednesday with skiing World Cup races in Yanqing canceled and Olympic women’s football in Australia in doubt on concerns about athletes’ safety.
Japanese Olympic Committee gives green light for Sapporo 2030 Winter Olympics bid
The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) announced on Thursday it had given the go ahead to the northern city of Sapporo to begin the bid process for the 2030 Winter Olympics.
Giving up Grand Slam obsession helps Zverev to break through barrier
Trying to win a Grand Slam had turned into an obsession for Alexander Zverev but learning to relax outside the court and keeping expectations in check have worked wonders at this year’s Australian Open, the 22-year-old German said on Wednesday.
Virus concern hits growing list of sporting events
The list of international sporting events affected by a new virus outbreak in China grew on Wednesday with skiing World Cup races in Yanqing canceled and Olympic women’s football in Australia in doubt over concerns about athletes’ safety.
After Federer last year, Nadal encounters tight Australian Open security
World number one Rafa Nadal got a taste of the tight security at the Australian Open on Wednesday when he was stopped at a checkpoint by a diligent security official who demanded the winner of 19 Grand Slam titles show his accreditation.
Hall of Fame defensive end Doleman dies at 58 after cancer battle
Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who ranks fifth on the NFL’s all-time sack list, died of cancer Tuesday night at age 58.
After second great escape, Federer faces holder Djokovic
For his next trick, Swiss great Roger Federer will look to make holder and ‘Big Three’ rival Novak Djokovic disappear from the Australian Open on Thursday.
Top 25 roundup: No. 17 Auburn rallies, beats Ole Miss in two overtimes
Senior Anfernee McLemore tied a career high with 19 points, including a big 3-pointer before fouling out in the first overtime, and guard Samir Doughty scored all 17 of his points after halftime as No. 17 Auburn survived Mississippi’s upset bid for an …
Tokyo 2020 unveils sustainable athletes village plaza
When the world’s top athletes meet in Tokyo for the Olympics in July, they’ll be spending some of their downtime in a communal space built mostly out of reusable timber.
