Reprising Houdini act, Federer scrapes through against Sandgren
Roger Federer performed his second Houdini act of this year’s Australian Open on Tuesday, saving seven match points en route to a nerve-wracking 6-3 2-6 2-6 7-6(8) 6-3 comeback victory over American world number 100 Tennys Sandgren.
Federer saves seven matchpoints against Sandgren to reach semis
Roger Federer saved seven match points on his way to an enthralling 6-3 2-6 2-6 7-6(8) 6-3 comeback victory over American world number 100 Tennys Sandgren to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Soaring Zverev faces Wawrinka test for spot in semis
Alexander Zverev has not dropped a set on the way to Wednesday’s Australian Open quarter-final but in three-times Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka the German knows he faces an opponent who will challenge him in every way possible.
NHL roundup: Stars halt Vasilevskiy’s win streak
Dallas’ Jamie Benn capped a two-goal night with an overtime tally as the Stars broke Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy’s 10-game winning streak in a 3-2 victory over the visiting Lightning on Monday night.
Weather conditions scrutinized as probe into Kobe Bryant’s fatal helicopter crash opens
Overcast skies and fog reported at the scene of the helicopter wreck that killed Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others figured prominently on Monday in the first full day of federal aviation experts’ crash investigatio…
Barty wishing for ‘quiet little life’ amid Australian Open frenzy
As world number one at her home Grand Slam, Ash Barty felt awkward about the hype surrounding her even before the Australian Open had started.
Ahead of Olympics, Tokyo prepares foreigners for potential disasters
Tokyo 2020 organizers are putting the final touches to preparations less than six months out from the start of the Olympics but the area they are most concerned about remains readiness for any natural disaster striking during the Games.
NBA roundup: Gordon pours in 50 in Rockets’ win
Eric Gordon scored a career-high 50 points, Danuel House Jr. chipped in a double-double, and the short-handed Houston Rockets pulled off a stunning 126-117 victory over the red-hot Utah Jazz on Monday in Salt Lake City.
Career took off after French Open win over Serena, says Kenin
Sofia Kenin made a name for herself last year when she dumped her “idol” Serena Williams out of the French Open, a victory the Australian Open semi-finalist says was the pivotal moment of her tennis career.
Barty avenges Kvitova defeat to reach semi-finals
Ash Barty stormed into her maiden Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday with an emphatic 7-6(6) 6-2 win over Petra Kvitova that avenged her defeat to the hard-hitting Czech in last year’s quarter-final at Melbourne Park.
