Williams retain W Series champion Chadwick in development role
Inaugural W Series champion Jamie Chadwick will remain a development driver for the Williams Formula One team this season with an increased simulator program as well as attending several races.
Osaka sees off Sakkari challenge to advance in Brisbane
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka began her 2020 season with a 6-2 6-7(4) 6-3 victory over Maria Sakkari in the opening round of the Brisbane International on Tuesday.
Tennis: Top seed Bencic, defending champ Sabalenka ousted in Shenzhen
Swiss top seed Belinda Bencic and Belarusian defending champion Aryna Sabalenka were both knocked out on a day of upsets at China’s Shenzhen Open on Tuesday.
Super Shapovalov keeps Canada in hunt with Zverev win
Canadian Denis Shapovalov picked up his second win against a top-10 player at the ATP Cup team event on Tuesday with a 6-2 6-2 thumping of Alexander Zverev as the German continued to struggle with his serve ahead of this month’s Australian Open.
Serena breezes into second round in Auckland
Top seed Serena Williams kick-started her Auckland Classic singles campaign with an easy 6-3 6-2 victory over Italian qualifier Camila Giorgi on Tuesday.
CGF to consider India’s ‘innovative’ 2022 Birmingham proposals
India’s offer to host separate Commonwealth championships for shooting and archery, both absent in the 2022 Birmingham Games, will be considered by the Commonwealth Games Federation in the coming weeks, CGF chief executive David Grevemberg said.
Serena breezes into second round in Auckland Classic
Top seed Serena Williams kick-started her Auckland Classic singles campaign in style with an easy 6-3 6-2 victory over Italian qualifier Camila Giorgi on Tuesday.
NHL roundup: McDavid nets 4 points, Oilers snap Leafs’ streak
Connor McDavid had a dazzling goal and three assists, and the visiting Edmonton Oilers snapped the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 10-game point streak with a 6-4 win on Monday night.
NBA roundup: Spurs hand Bucks worst loss of season
DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points, and Patty Mills had 21 off the bench as the San Antonio Spurs routed the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 126-104 on Monday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Predators fire coach Laviolette, associate McCarthy
The Nashville Predators fired head coach Peter Laviolette after five-plus seasons behind the bench, the team announced Monday.
