Former Olympic champion Johnson dies at 55
(Reuters) – Bill Johnson, who inspired a new era for American ski racing when he became the country’s first Olympic downhill champion in 1984, has died at the age of 55, the U.S. Ski team said on Friday.
Milestones race by as Djokovic, Serena lead old guard through
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams reached the fourth round of the Australian Open without having lost a set between them on Friday as the grand slam establishment held firm on day five of the championships.
Murray continues pursuit of first Australian Open
(Reuters) – World number two Andy Murray, four-times a losing finalist, will continue his pursuit for a first Australian Open title against Joao Sousa in the third round on Saturday.
Djokovic keen to keep sky-high expectations in check
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic has been eager to quell expectations that he is hurtling towards a record-equaling sixth Australian Open title but a clinical performance against Andreas Seppi on Friday proved that he is still the man to beat.
Serena sails into fourth round with Russian rout
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Serena Williams sent a warning to the rest of the field that she was still working towards her A-game as she charged into the Australian Open fourth round with a 6-1 6-1 demolition of Russian teenager Daria Kasatkina on Friday.
Sullivan sizzles in Abu Dhabi to boost Ryder Cup hopes
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Former supermarket worker Andy Sullivan did his hopes of playing in this year’s Ryder Cup no harm with a second successive 67 at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday watched closely by his playing partner and European captain Darren Clarke.
Souness welcomes 40-team World Cup concept
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Scotland captain Graeme Souness is backing the idea of expanding the World Cup to 40 teams if it helps maintain what he describes as “a golden age” for soccer.
Federer defuses Dimitrov to seal 300th slam win
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A patient Roger Federer weathered a second set storm from Grigor Dimitrov before slapping down the Bulgarian 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open and clinch his 300th win in grand slams.
Leonard puts on All-Star display as Spurs maintain streak
(The Sports Xchange) – San Antonio forward Kawhi Leonard celebrated his election as an All-Star starter with 21 points and reserve center Boban Marjanovic had his first career double-double in a 117-89 victory over the injury-depleted Phoenix Suns on T…
Fog delays start of Abu Dhabi second round
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Fog delayed the start of the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, leaving world number one Jordan Spieth and overnight leader Bryson DeChambeau unlikely to finish their rounds on Friday.
