Kyrgios reminiscent of Sampras, says Woodbridge
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Todd Woodbridge described fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios’s stunning victory over world No.1 Rafael Nadal on Tuesday as one of the best performances he has ever seen from a teenager.
Sharapova beaten by Kerber in thriller
LONDON (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova’s hopes of celebrating the 10th anniversary of her Wimbledon triumph with a sequel ended in a thrilling defeat by Germany’s Angelique Kerber in the fourth round on Tuesday.
Home comforts a bonus for Watson at The Greenbrier
(Reuters) – Masters champion Bubba Watson will look to make the most of his recently acquired home advantage as he bids for a third PGA Tour victory of the year at Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Belgium strike in extra time to sink U.S.
SALVADOR Brazil (Reuters) – Extra-time goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku sealed a thrilling 2-1 victory for Belgium over a spirited United States on Tuesday and set up a World Cup quarter-final clash with Argentina.
Kyrgios too hot for Nadal, Sharapova bows out
LONDON (Reuters) – This time there was no escape for world No.1 Rafael Nadal.
Nadal sent packing by Aussie ace machine Kyrgios
LONDON (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal’s charge towards a third Wimbledon title came to a juddering halt in the fourth round on Tuesday when he was sensationally beaten by 19-year-old Australian wildcard Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (5) 5-7 7-6 (5) 6-3.
Di Maria sends Argentina through in tense finale
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Argentina took 118 minutes to break down stubborn Switzerland then survived an extraordinary, heart-stopping finale before reaching the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic 1-0 win on Tuesday.
Raonic celebrates Canada Day with victory
LONDON (Reuters) – Milos Raonic found the perfect way to celebrate Canada Day, booking a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a 4-6 6-1 7-6(4) 6-3 win against 10th seed Kei Nishikori on Tuesday.
U.S. appeals court to take another swing at Barry Bonds criminal case
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Baseball home run king Barry Bonds has convinced a U.S. appeals court to reconsider his criminal conviction for obstructing a grand jury probe into steroid sales, according to a court filing on Tuesday.
Former NFL star Hernandez, facing murder charges, featured in calendar
(Reuters) – Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who has traded the gridiron for the courtroom as he faces charges of murdering three men, is featured as the July image in a calendar approved by his alma mater, the University of Florida, before he was char…
