Li survives wobbly first set to down Polish debutante
LONDON (Reuters) – One was a grand slam novice playing her first singles match on the main tour, the other was a double grand slam champion with millions in the bank and ranked second in the world.
Perfect start for Murray, the returning hero
LONDON (Reuters) – All was as it should be on the opening day of Wimbledon when returning British hero Andy Murray opened the defense of his historic title with an impressive first-round victory on Monday.
Ethnic NY cafes draw World Cup fans but defeat hits cash register
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Watching your team go down in the World Cup is devastating for any soccer fan, but for restaurants that identify themselves with a particular country, a World Cup defeat can mean a loss of business.
NHL: Canucks hire Desjardins as head coach
(Reuters) – Willie Desjardins was hired as the new coach of the Vancouver Canucks on Monday, taking on his first National Hockey League head coaching job at the age of 57.
‘Disgrace of Gijon’ memories accompany Germany into U.S. clash
BELO HORIZONTE Brazil (Reuters) – When it became clear on Sunday that the United States will slug it out with Germany in their final Group G game for qualification and top spot, memories of Germany’s “Disgrace of Gijon,” a 1982 World Cup match against …
NBA: Anthony opts out of Knicks contract, to become free agent
(Reuters) – Carmelo Anthony officially opted out of the final year of his contract with the New York Knicks on Monday and will test free agency this offseason, ESPN reported.
Official report into Sandusky case finds ‘inexplicable delays’
HARRISBURG Penn. (Reuters) – A highly anticipated review of the child sex abuse case against Jerry Sandusky released on Monday found delays in prosecuting the former Penn State football coach but no evidence of political interference by Pennsylvania Go…
Official report into Sandusky case finds ‘inexplicable delays’
HARRISBURG Penn. (Reuters) – A highly anticipated review of the child sex abuse case against Jerry Sandusky released on Monday found delays in prosecuting the former Penn State football coach but no evidence of political interference by Pennsylvania Go…
Colorful knickers banished for all-white at Wimbledon
LONDON (Reuters) – Women’s colorful knickers and men’s black ones should be a thing of the past at Wimbledon as organizers of the tournament that began on Monday have advised players that guidelines requiring all-white tennis clothing will be strictly …
Hooked on the World Cup? Not early loser Stephens
LONDON (Reuters) – Soccer is a hot topic in the Wimbledon locker rooms this year, but American Sloane Stephens’s interest in the World Cup ended when friend Jozy Altidore was injured in her country’s opening match.
