Sublime Federer into quarter-finals, Lisicki survives
LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer’s immaculate Wimbledon continued as he moved smoothly into the quarter-finals for the 12th time in his career on Tuesday by outclassing Spaniard Tommy Robredo.
Soccer referee dies after assault by player in suburban Detroit
(Reuters) – A soccer referee who was punched in the head by a player during a weekend game in a Detroit suburb has died, police said on Tuesday.
Most Washington-area residents back Redskins’ name -poll
(Reuters) – Most Washington-area residents said the NFL’s Washington Redskins should keep its name, but the majority also said they believe the team will have to change its name, a poll released on Tuesday showed.
Kidd takes over in Milwaukee after quitting Brooklyn
(Reuters) – The Milwaukee Bucks completed a stunning move on Tuesday by hiring 10-times All-Star Jason Kidd as the 14th head coach of the franchise.
What a howler! World Cup teaches U.S. fans new lingo
AUSTIN Texas (Reuters) – Fixtures have nothing to do with plumbing, kit means uniform, and clean sheet is a shutout. The World Cup in Brazil has been forcing American fans to learn a whole new sports vocabulary.
Wawrinka sets up all-Swiss showdown with Federer
LONDON (Reuters) – Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka set up a mouth-watering Wimbledon quarter-final showdown with fellow Swiss Roger Federer after edging past 19th seed Feliciano Lopez 7-6(5) 7-6(7) 6-3 on Tuesday.
Lisicki’s Wimbledon love-affair keeps blossoming
LONDON (Reuters) – A sore shoulder could not prevent Sabine Lisicki’s love-affair with grass from blossoming further as she reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a 6-3 3-6 6-4 win over Kazakhstan’s Yaroslava Shvedova on Tuesday.
Federer casts aside Robredo in bid for eighth title
LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer was at his imperious best on Tuesday, rattling past familiar foe Tommy Robredo 6-1 6-4 6-4 and into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 12th time in his career.
Fund boost for Ainslie’s America’s Cup quest
(Reuters) – Ben Ainslie’s quest to claim a maiden America’s Cup triumph for Britain received a financial boost on Tuesday with the government announcing a £7.5 million ($12.59 million) fund for a permanent team base in Portsmouth.
Halep eases past Diyas to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals
LONDON (Reuters) – French Open runner-up Simona Halep raced to a 6-3 6-0 fourth round win over Kazakhstan’s Zarina Diyas on Tuesday to become just the second Romanian woman to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.
