Cilic blasts way past Berdych into U.S. Open semi-finals
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Big-hitting Marin Cilic blasted his way past sixth seed Tomas Berdych 6-2 6-4 7-6 (4) and into the U.S. Open semi-finals on Thursday.
World champion Brook recovering in hospital from stab wound
(Reuters) – IBF world champion Kell Brook is being treated in hospital after he was stabbed in the leg while on holiday in Tenerife, his promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed on Thursday.
Mind games keep players on the ball at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – It is a question that is asked of tennis players in almost every news conference; “What were you thinking when…?”
Westwood to warm up for Ryder Cup at Wales Open
LONDON (Reuters) – Former world number one Lee Westwood is to warm up for this month’s Ryder Cup by competing in the Wales Open at Celtic Manor, the course that hosted the team event the last time it was played in Europe in 2010.
New suit alleging sex abuse filed against former Penn State coach
HARRISBURG Pa. (Reuters) – An 18-year-old youth who says he was molested several times about six years ago by now-convicted sex offender Jerry Sandusky has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from the former Penn State assistant football coach.
Kobayashi returns for Monza
MONZA Italy (Reuters) – Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi will race for Caterham in Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix after being dropped for the previous round in Belgium last month, the Formula One team said on Thursday.
Family of former Chargers star Junior Seau rejects NFL concussion deal
(Reuters) – Family members of former San Diego Chargers star Junior Seau, who killed himself in 2012, have rejected the recent settlement of a landmark concussions lawsuit brought against the National Football League, their attorney said on Wednesday.
Murray buoyed by slugfest defeat by Djokovic
NEW YORK (Reuters) – For two sets, Andy Murray went toe-to-toe with world number one Novak Djokovic and battled him to a standstill at the U.S. Open.
South American giants revel in World Cup success
(Reuters) – Brazil and Argentina kept alive their dreams of rekindling past glories after winning in contrasting fashion to reach the basketball World Cup last 16 with a match to spare on Wednesday.
Djokovic, Nishikori take long road to semi-finals
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Serena Williams and Ekaterina Makarova sprinted into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, while world number one Novak Djokovic and marathon man Kei Nishikori were forced to take the long road into the last four.
