Farah set for baptism of fire in marathon debut
(Reuters) – Briton Mo Farah is set for a baptism of fire in his marathon bow when he takes on an elite field that includes Uganda’s Olympic and world champion Stephen Kiprotich in London in April.
Tomic jeered after retiring hurt against Nadal
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Bernard Tomic was jeered by the crowd at his home Australian Open when he retired hurt after losing the opening set of his first round match against world number one Rafa Nadal on Tuesday.
I’ve changed, says Suarez, and Liverpool are back
LONDON (Reuters) – Luis Suarez thinks his enforced absence from the game last year has changed him and believes Liverpool are ready to claim a Champions League berth for the first time in five years.
Murray passes Go, collects second round berth
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Wimbledon champion Andy Murray surprised himself as he showed no signs of rustiness in confidently dispatching Japan’s Go Soeda 6-1 6-1 6-3 in his Australian Open first round match on Tuesday.
Before Olympics, Russians urged to help prevent attacks
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Less than a month before the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russian investigators appealed to civilians on Tuesday to be more vigilant and help avert the threat of “terrorist” attacks.
Del Potro wins in ‘worst conditions’ at Melbourne Park
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – World number five Juan Martin del Potro advanced to the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-7 6-3 6-4 6-4 win over American qualifier Rhyne Williams in stifling heat on Tuesday.
Dancevic slams ‘inhumane’ Melbourne conditions
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Canadian Frank Dancevic slammed Australian Open organizers for forcing players to compete in “inhumane” conditions after he collapsed on court as temperatures rose to 41 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday.
Don’t call me ‘Mad Dog’ barks beaten Matosevic
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The frustration of a first round loss in searing heat at his home Australian Open told on 54th-ranked Marinko Matosevic, who took exception to his coach’s lack of support and fans calling him ‘mad dog’ during his marathon five-set…
Federer has no plans to wow Edberg, just to win
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Glancing up at the legends of tennis can make 17-times grand slam champion Roger Federer push too hard for the “wow” factor, so new coach Stefan Edberg can expect a cold shoulder from the cool Swiss when watching from the stands.
Azarenka practices to put heat back into game
(Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka’s quest for a third successive Australian Open title got off to a slow start in baking temperatures on Tuesday, so instead of heading for an ice bath after her first round win over Johanna Larsson she headed back out to pr…
