Australian Open champion Kerber advances in Miami heat
(Reuters) – Second seed Angelique Kerber advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open when Dutch qualifier Kiki Bertens was forced to retire in the third set on Sunday.
Bulgarian triple jumper Petrova tests positive for meldonium
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgarian triple jumper Gabriela Petrova has tested positive for the banned substance meldonium, joining the long list of athletes, including tennis champion Maria Sharapova, who have recorded positive tests for the drug.
Hawks remain hot, end Pistons’ winning streak
(The Sports Xchange) – Quietly and efficiently, the Atlanta Hawks keep piling up victories. The team that headed into the Eastern Conference playoffs last season as the top seed could be this season’s darkhorse.
European silver medalist Pashkevich dies aged 44
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Igor Pashkevich, who won a silver medal at the 1996 European Figure Skating Championships, has died in Miami aged 44, the Figure Skating Federation of Russia (FSFR) said.
Home discomforts continue for New York City FC
(Reuters) – New York City FC’s struggles at Yankee Stadium continued on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man New England Revolution to extend their stuttering start to the season.
Ko in the driver’s seat at Kia Classic
(Reuters) – World number one Lydia Ko carded a bogey-free 67 to seize a three-shot lead after three rounds of the Kia Classic in southern California on Saturday.
Thunder slide by shorthanded Spurs
(The Sports Xchange) – The Thunder chose rhythm and the Spurs chose relaxation Saturday night in Oklahoma City.
Dizzy Nadal retires in Florida heat, Murray moves on
(Reuters) – Spaniard Rafa Nadal retired from his second-round match at the Miami Open on Saturday due to a bout of dizziness, while Andy Murray advanced despite blowing hit top at an umpire after finding a women’s ball among those he was using.
Serena Williams takes another step to ninth Miami title
(Reuters) – Serena Williams won her 750th career match to stay on track for her ninth Miami Open title when she beat Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan 7-5 6-3 in the third round in Florida on Saturday.
Spieth out, new No.1 Day to meet McIlroy in Match Play semis
(Reuters) – Australian Jason Day will replace Jordan Spieth as world number one on Sunday after advancing to a mouth-watering WGC-Dell Match Play semi-final against Rory McIlroy, while the Texan was beaten in the last 16 by Louis Oosthuizen.
