Luiz stunner seals Brazil win over Colombia
FORTALEZA Brazil (Reuters) – A stunning free kick from Brazil’s David Luiz sealed a 2-1 win over Colombia in a frantic World Cup quarter-final on Friday, taking the hosts into a semi-final against Germany and keeping them on track for a sixth world tit…
Young guns won’t be firing blanks for long, says Raonic
LONDON (Reuters) – Milos Raonic is confident that the new crop of young players who have made Wimbledon sit up and take notice are closing the gap on their elders and betters despite falling short at the business end of the championships.
Djokovic and Federer show that Big Four still rule
LONDON (Reuters) – When Novak Djokovic’s flying forehand kissed the net and bounced into the corner, he let out a primal roar that echoed around Centre Court, the All England Club and probably all the way to his hometown of Belgrade.
Yorkshire turns yellow for Tour’s Grand Depart
LEEDS England (Reuters) – “So Good It’s Coming Twice” boasts the sign on the road into Addingham, a village just a few kilometers of pedaling from Leeds.
Kaymer’s composure a major trump card, says Levet
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Coolness under pressure, a strong work ethic and never-say-die attitude makes Germany’s Martin Kaymer one of the favorites for this month’s British Open, according to Frenchman Thomas Levet.
Federer eyes record eighth title after crushing Raonic
LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer reached a ninth Wimbledon final after emerging unscathed from the crosshairs of the bullet-serving Milos Raonic, winning 6-4 6-4 6-4 with a masterly display of the grasscourt arts on Friday.
Djokovic sets bar higher in search of Wimbledon glory
LONDON (Reuters) – Top seed Novak Djokovic has tackled innocence and now faces experience at Wimbledon after beating young pretender Grigor Dimitrov for a place in the final against seven-times champion Roger Federer.
Yankees pitcher Sabathia might be lost for season
(Reuters) – New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia’s season may be over and his career could be in jeopardy after a setback in his rehab from a knee injury, manager Joe Girardi said on Friday.
Germany’s Loew shows he is a tournament tactician
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – “Don’t change a winning team” is a mantra beloved of armchair coaches but when it gets to the business end of a World Cup there is no room for sentiment, as Joachim Loew showed when his reshuffled Germany beat France 1-0 to reach the last four.
Khan bailed after suspected assault: reports
(Reuters) – World welterweight title contender Amir Khan has been released on bail after the British boxer was arrested on suspicion of two assaults in the early hours of Friday morning, according to media reports.
