Sharapova has serve meltdown, but wins easily
LONDON (Reuters) – A routine second-round Wimbledon victory would not normally live long in the memory of Maria Sharapova but she might preserve a small space for a bizarre cameo in Wednesday’s match when she served three successive double faults to lo…
F1 fans want change without gimmicks, survey shows
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One fans want change but without gimmicks or knee-jerk reactions to a sport many now describe as expensive and boring, according to a survey carried out with the backing of leading drivers.
NFL player C.J. Spillman charged with sexual assault in Texas
DALLAS (Reuters) – National Football League free agent safety C.J. Spillman has been charged with sexual assault in a September incident at a Dallas-area hotel when he was playing for the Cowboys, officials said on Wednesday.
Nishikori pulls out of Wimbledon with calf strain
LONDON (Reuters) – Kei Nishikori’s Wimbledon campaign ended abruptly on Wednesday when the Japanese fifth seed was forced to pull out with a troublesome calf injury.
Hamilton determined to dominate home race
LONDON (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton may not be feeling the years just yet but the double Formula One world champion still senses time is ticking by as he gears up for the ninth British Grand Prix of his career.
Tour set for Battle Royal on treacherous course
PARIS (Reuters) – Alberto Contador will cement his status as the best grand tour rider of the modern era if he emerges as the winner of the Big Four’s battle royale at the Tour de France — the most highly anticipated race in decades.
IOC says Tokyo’s preparation ‘outstanding’, costs need watching
TOKYO (Reuters) – The cost of venues for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics will have to be carefully watched and managed despite previous cuts, but otherwise the Japanese capital’s preparations are “outstanding,” IOC Vice President John Coates said on Wed…
Sauber appoint Smith as technical director
LONDON (Reuters) – Sauber have appointed former Caterham technical director Mark Smith to perform the same role at the Swiss-based Formula One team, they said on Wednesday.
Devastating Argentina reach Copa final
CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) – Argentina produced their best performance of the Copa America so far to crush Paraguay 6-1 on Tuesday and set up a classic final against hosts Chile.
Goosen wins playoff and ticket to St. Andrews
(Reuters) – Two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen birdied the first playoff hole of a qualifying tournament at Woburn Golf Club on Tuesday to secure a spot at next month’s British Open.
