Djokovic downs Murray to reach last four
NEW YORK (Sept 4) – World number one Novak Djokovic wore down his old foe Andy Murray in a typically gruelling encounter under the lights at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open.
After World Cup trauma, Dunga’s Brazil re-start against Colombia
MIAMI (Reuters) – It will be easier said than done but Brazil attempt to put their World Cup humiliation behind them when they start life under new coach Dunga in a friendly against Colombia in Miami on Friday.
Serena crushes Pennetta to reach Open semi-final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Two-times defending champion Serena Williams, in her black and white leopard dress, started quietly before roaring past 11th seed Flavia Pennetta 6-3 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
Patrick McEnroe steps down as head of U.S. development
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Patrick McEnroe said on Wednesday he was stepping down from his role as head of player development for the U.S. Tennis Association after more than six years in the job.
Marathon man Nishikori upsets Wawrinka to reach semis
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Marathon man Kei Nishikori wore down Swiss third seed Stan Wawrinka 3-6 7-5 7-6 (7) 6-7 (5) 6-4 to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday, becoming the first Japanese man in 81 years to make the last four of a grand slam.
Ferrari to power new Haas Formula One team
(Reuters) – The U.S.-based Haas F1 team that plans to make its Formula One debut in 2016 will use Ferrari power units and gearboxes in a technical partnership announced by both sides on Wednesday.
Pro-fighter War Machine held in Las Vegas on 32 criminal charges
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Mixed martial arts fighter War Machine, accused of assaulting his porn actress ex-girlfriend and a man at her home last month, made his initial Las Vegas court appearance on Wednesday to face 32 criminal charges, including attempt…
Coach quits as Australia launches track and field review
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Eric Hollingsworth has bowed to the inevitable and resigned as head coach of Athletics Australia after being sent home from the Commonwealth Games for releasing a statement critical of Olympic champion Sally Pearson.
Marathon man Nishikori outlasts Wawrinka to reach semis
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Kei Nishikori wore down Swiss third seed Stan Wawrinka 3-6 7-5 7-6 (7) 6-7 (5) 6-4 at the U.S. Open on Wednesday to become the first Japanese man in 81 years to make a grand slam semi-final.
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.
