Hingis and Mirza win women’s doubles
LONDON (Reuters) – Martina Hingis and partner Sania Mirza produced a stirring fightback to claim the Wimbledon women’s doubles title under the Centre Court roof lights on Saturday.
Davies still going strong at U.S. Women’s Open
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Laura Davies posted a level-par 70 in Saturday’s third round at the U.S. Women’s Open, continuing to show she belongs in premier events as her induction into the Golf Hall of Fame looms on Monday.
Late glitch fails to slam brakes on Serena charge
LONDON (Reuters) – Standing a set and 5-1 up in the Wimbledon final against a Spaniard playing only her second match in tennis’s most famous arena, a fourth consecutive grand slam singles title looked a formality for Serena Williams on Saturday.
Choi cards record 29 for first nine at U.S. Women’s Open
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Chella Choi of South Korea carded six birdies in a blistering, U.S. Women’s Open record-setting 29 on the front nine as she posted a six-under-par 64 in the third round at Lancaster Country Club.
McGinley doesn’t rate Spieth’s Open chances
GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) – Europe’s 2014 Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley does not fancy Jordan Spieth’s chances of being the first golfer since American Ben Hogan in 1953 to land the first three majors of the season.
Vuillermoz shines on Tour stage eight, Froome leads
MUR DE BRETAGNE, France (Reuters) – Alexis Vuillermoz earned the French their first victory on this year’s Tour de France, his final kick proving too hot to handle for the big guns in the eighth stage on Saturday.
Chile’s Riveros wins women’s triathlon, earns Rio berth
TORONTO (Reuters) – Chile’s Barbara Riveros won the gold medal in women’s triathlon at the Pan American Games on Saturday to earn an automatic qualifying spot for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
St. Andrews sparks memories of Woods’ imperious peak
LONDON (Reuters) – When Tiger Woods tees it up on Thursday in the British Open he would not be human if his thoughts did not wander back 15 years to when he tamed St Andrews and seemed set to become the greatest golfer in history.
Van Garderen in the mix after perfect start to the Tour
RENNES, France (Reuters) – After a treacherous week of racing on the Tour de France, Tejay van Garderen is still flying under the radar but the American is definitely in the mix.
Evergreen Federer out to defy time and Djokovic
LONDON (Reuters) – Mocking the aging process, Roger Federer will attempt to become the oldest Wimbledon champion in the professional era by beating Novak Djokovic on Sunday in a repeat of last year’s final.
