Number of Russian doping cases a major concern: IAAF
LONDON (Reuters) – The number of Russian doping cases in athletics is a major concern, especially in race walking, the governing IAAF said on Wednesday after five walkers were banned by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).
Near-miss against Nadal no heartbreak for gallant Smyczek
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – One of the best matches of Tim Smyczek’s career ended in a five-set defeat by Rafa Nadal at the Australian Open on Wednesday but the American qualifier will head back to the second-tier Challenger tour with renewed faith.
Ailing Nadal survives on day of great escapes
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – An ailing Rafa Nadal dug deep into his vast reservoir of grit to stave off American qualifier Tim Smyczek and stagger into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday on a day of great escapes.
Nadal survives illness to battle into third round
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal felt so ill after the first set of his tough second round clash against qualifier Tim Smyczek on Wednesday that he feared he was going to have to pull out.
Patriots used under-inflated balls against Colts: ESPN
(Reuters) – The National Football League has determined that 11 of the New England Patriots’ 12 allotted balls used in Sunday’s AFC title game were under-inflated by two pounds each, ESPN reported.
Williams first to show off 2015 F1 car
LONDON (Reuters) – Williams claimed a first on Wednesday by revealing their 2015 car before any of their Formula One rivals had taken the wraps off theirs.
Downhill world champion Rolland unable to defend title
PARIS (Reuters) – French skier Marion Rolland will not defend her downhill title at next month’s world championships in Beaver Creek after tearing knee ligaments, the French Skiing Federation said on Wednesday.
Del Potro has another operation on left wrist
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro has had a second operation on his troublesome left wrist in a bid to make a lasting comeback, his training staff said.
Federer survives Bolelli scare to advance in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Second seed Roger Federer survived a first set scare before he ramped up his performance and advanced safely to the third round of the Australian Open with a 3-6 6-3 6-2 6-2 victory over Italian journeyman Simone Bolelli on Wednes…
Murray makes perfect response to Marinko’s coach jibe
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Andy Murray trounced Marinko Matosevic 6-1 6-3 6-2 to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday but insisted there was no edge to the match after the Australian’s criticism of his decision to hire Amelie Mauresmo a…
