Wozniacki wallops Errani to reach semi-finals
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Caroline Wozniacki used her aggressive groundstroke game to near perfection on Tuesday and pummeled Italy’s Sara Errani 6-0 6-1 to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open.The 10th seed reached the last four at a grand slam for the f…
Broncos receiver Welker gets four-game doping ban
(Reuters) – Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker has been suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season for violating the National Football League (NFL)’s performance-enhancing substances policy.
Federer marches on, youth movement stalls at US Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Roger Federer rolled into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open for the 10th time in 11 years on Tuesday, while experience finally got the better of youth at the year’s final grand slam.
Battle lines drawn with Ryder Cup wildcards announced
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The final pieces of the Ryder Cup jigsaw were slotted into place on Tuesday as holders Europe, who will be hosts and heavy favorites later this month, and the United States rounded out their 12-man teams with three wildcard pick…
Bradley, Mahan and Simpson named as U.S. wildcards
NEW YORK (Reuters) – United States captain Tom Watson, helped by a late “revelation”, opted for experience and form in choosing Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan and Webb Simpson as his wildcard picks for this month’s Ryder Cup against Europe.
Bradley, Mahan and Simpson get U.S. wildcard Cup picks
NEW YORK (Reuters) – United States captain Tom Watson opted for a blend of experience and form in choosing Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan and Webb Simpson as his wildcard picks for this month’s Ryder Cup against holders Europe.
Djokovic, Murray renew rivalry in U.S. Open blockbuster
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Friends and rivals since they were 11, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray renew acquaintances on Wednesday in a blockbuster quarter-final match at the U.S. Open.
U.S. and Slovenia advance as Lithuania suffer
(Reuters) – Holders United States and dark horses Slovenia eased into the basketball World Cup knockout stages with two games to spare but eastern European giants Lithuania left themselves with work to do after a surprise defeat by Australia on Tuesday…
Cowboys show interest in Sam for practice squad: reports
(Reuters) – Defensive end Michael Sam was handed a lifeline in his bid to become the first openly gay player in the National Football League (NFL) when the Dallas Cowboys expressed interest on Tuesday in adding him to their practice squad.
Seahawks face tough task to repeat Super Bowl glory
(Reuters) – The Seattle Seahawks will start the 2014 NFL campaign this week as the bookmakers’ favourites to repeat as Super Bowl champions but they they will have a tough task living up to last season’s success.
