‘Iceman’ Raikkonen is feeling the heat, says Massa
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) – Formula One fan favourite Kimi Raikkonen is feeling the heat at Ferrari despite his icy reputation and needs to chill out, according to the Finn’s former team mate Felipe Massa.
Flashy Federer eases past Querrey
LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer’s effortless stroll through the early stages at Wimbledon continued as he brought out the party tricks in a 6-4 6-2 6-2 victory over Sam Querrey to reach the third round on Thursday.
Solheim Cup can boost German golf: Masson
LONDON (Reuters) – Germany has produced champions like Bernhard Langer and Martin Kaymer but golf interest there is minimal and Caroline Masson says the 2015 Solheim Cup will be a great chance to show the locals what they are missing.
Wildcard Ward joins Murray in Wimbledon third round
LONDON (Reuters) – British wildcard James Ward battled past Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic on Thursday to reach the third round of Wimbledon for the first time, delighting a vociferous home crowd.
Wimbledon back to normal as rain delays start
LONDON (Reuters) – After a three-day heatwave and all-time record temperatures it was back to normal at Wimbledon on Thursday as light showers delayed the start of play on the outside courts.
Rufus the hawk rules the Wimbledon skies
LONDON (Reuters) – Male tennis players from the United States are almost as rare as hen’s teeth at Wimbledon this year, but a hawk native to North and South America definitely rules the roost when it comes to clearing the championship courts of pigeons…
Japan into final after England injury time own goal
EDMONTON (Reuters) – An injury time own goal from England defender Laura Bassett put Japan into the World Cup final with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday, setting up a title rematch with the United States.
Alibaba, Evergrande-owned soccer club files for China IPO in Asian first
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Evergrande Taobao, the soccer team co-owned by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and property firm Evergrande Real Estate Group Ltd, could become the first club listed in Asia after it filed for an initial public offering in China.
Walsh Jennings sets sight on fourth straight gold
BERLIN (Reuters) – Kerri Walsh Jennings is eyeing her fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro next year but the American beach volleyball champion will have to complete this remarkable feat with a new partner.
David’s reign extends to 9th year but Egyptian rival closes
(Reuters) – Malaysia’s Nicol David celebrates her ninth year as world squash number one this week but her chances of making it a decade of dominance are under severe threat from Raneem El Welily.
