Murray, Venus grind out wins at steamy U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some busy bees made life difficult for two grizzled veterans and a pair of favorites were forced to work extra hard on a steamy opening day at the U.S. Open on Monday.
Evergreen Federer set to open bid for 18th grand slam win
NEW YORK (Reuters) – For Roger Federer, winning grand slams is like riding a bike. Once you know how to do it, you can do it again.
My version is different, says Rosberg
LONDON (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg has questioned Lewis Hamilton’s version of events after the Mercedes team mates collided while contesting the lead on the second lap of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Murray fights off cramps to advance at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former champion Andy Murray was at a loss to explain an unusual bout of body cramp that nearly cost him a place in the second round of the U.S. Open on Monday.
Second seed Halep survives scary start at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Second seed Simona Halep survived a scare at the U.S. Open by overtaking American wild card Danielle Collins 6-7 (2) 6-1 6-2 in Monday’s opening center court match.
Xu takes 400 meters hurdles in photo finish, Bach praises China
NANJING China (Reuters) – China were left celebrating more Youth Olympic gold in dramatic style on Monday as Xu Zhihang won the men’s 400 meters hurdles in a photo finish after clocking the same time as Tunisian Fares Mohamed Jlasi.
Liverpool gamble on mischief-maker Balotelli to replace Suarez
LONDON (Reuters) – Having just waved goodbye to a player who constantly courted controversy, Liverpool rolled out the welcome mat to Mario Balotelli on Monday, whose maverick if inconsistent talent is perhaps only rivaled by his ability to cause mischi…
Tiger ends four-year alliance with coach Foley
MIAMI (Reuters) – Tiger Woods has split up with swing coach Sean Foley after a four-year partnership, the 14-times golf major winner said on Monday.
Injured Klitschko calls off Pulev world title fight
BERLIN (Reuters) – World heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitsckho has postponed next month’s IBF title bout with Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev after sustaining an injury in training.
Poulter, Westwood, Donald face anxious Ryder Cup wait
LONDON (Reuters) – Ryder Cup heavyweights Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Luke Donald face an anxious nine-day wait before Europe captain Paul McGinley names his three wildcard choices for next month’s matches against United States.
