Osaka prevails in third three-setter in Brisbane, faces Pliskova next
Third seed Naomi Osaka survived another testing three-setter to beat Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens 6-3 3-6 6-3 on Friday, setting up a semi-final clash with defending champion Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International.
Soccer could learn from hockey’s video umpire system
Hockey may enjoy only a fraction of soccer’s wealth and glamour yet the sport’s governing body believes it could teach its bigger cousin a few things about the use of technology.
R&A gifted world’s biggest collection of golf books
Everything and anything that ever happened in the game of golf can be found between the covers of Alastair Johnston’s vast 30,000-volume collection of golf books and he is donating the whole lot to the R&A at St Andrews.
Goffin upsets Nadal to keep Belgium alive in ATP Cup quarter-final
David Goffin claimed an upset victory over world number one Rafael Nadal on Friday in Sydney to keep Belgium alive in their quarter-final clash at the inaugural ATP Cup team event.
AIBA’s ability to pay off debts still unclear: IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday that AIBA’s ability to pay off its multi-million dollar debt was still unclear, reducing the chances of a swift end to the international boxing federation’s Olympic suspension.
Wozniacki, Williams set up busy weekend in Auckland
Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams guaranteed themselves a busy weekend at the Auckland Classic as they both advanced on Friday to the semi-finals of the singles and the final of the doubles.
Engraving error leaves Team GB bobsledders waiting for 2014 medals
Six years after Great Britain’s bobsledders competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the team members have yet to get their official bronze medals after they had to return the first ones they got because they were inscribed with errors.
NBA roundup: Thunder spoil Westbrook’s return to OKC
Houston’s Russell Westbrook scored 34 points in his return to Oklahoma City, but the Thunder controlled the game from early on to beat the Rockets 113-92 Thursday night.
NHL roundup: Rinne becomes 12th goalie to score goal
Pekka Rinne made 29 saves and scored an empty-net goal, making him the first goaltender to score a goal since Mike Smith in 2013, and the Nashville Predators pulled away for a 5-2 win over the host Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Top 25 college basketball roundup: No. 9 Oregon edges No. 24 Arizona
Payton Pritchard stole an inbounds pass with 2.1 seconds to play, and Will Richardson scored 21 points off the bench to lead No. 9 Oregon to a 74-73 overtime win over No. 24 Arizona in their Pac-12 matchup Thursday night in Eugene, Ore.
