Sharapova finds reasons to smile despite defeat
BRISBANE (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova’s pain at losing a 14th straight match to nemesis Serena Williams will be eased by the thought that she can compete at the highest level again after being sidelined for four months with a shoulder injury.
Serena continues to haunt Sharapova, Federer breezes through
BRISBANE (Reuters) – Serena Williams extended her winning streak over Maria Sharapova to 14 matches following a 6-2 7-6 (9-7) win in the semi-final of the Brisbane International on Friday.
France set up Hopman Cup final with Poland
(Reuters) – France set up Saturday’s Hopman Cup final with Poland after Alize Cornet and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat defending champions Spain 3-0 in the mixed teams event on Friday.
Ballesteros family accuses European Tour of showing ‘disrespect’
(Reuters) – The family of Seve Ballesteros has accused the European Tour of showing ‘disrespect’ to the deceased major winner amid an intensifying row about a duplicate matchplay event against Asia.
Ballesteros family accuses European Tour of showing ‘disrespect’
(Reuters) – The family of Seve Ballesteros has accused the European Tour of showing ‘disrespect’ to the deceased major winner amid an intensifying row about a duplicate matchplay event against Asia.
Els withdraws from two Europe events to be with family
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Former world number one Ernie Els has withdrawn from the next two European Tour events to spend more time with his family as part of his plan to cut back on his touring schedule this year.
Future of F1 boss Ecclestone could be settled in court
LONDON (Reuters) – Bernie Ecclestone risks losing his decades-old grip on Formula One motor racing this year, when legal action stemming from the sale of a stake in the sport eight years ago reaches a climax.
Ivanovic beats Flipkens, to meet Venus in Auckland final
(Reuters) – Serbia’s Ana Ivanovic overcame a second set resistance to beat Belgium’s Kirsten Flipkens on Friday and set up an Auckland Classic final against former world number one Venus Williams.
Scott hungry to keep sizzling run going, in Hawaii
(Reuters) – Masters champion Adam Scott goes into this week’s $5.7 million Hyundai Tournament of Champions on the Hawaiian island of Maui hoping to maintain an extraordinary run of momentum that capped a breakthrough 2013 season.
Former Vikings punter says was sacked for gay support
(Reuters) – Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe alleged on Thursday that he was sacked by the National Football League (NFL) team last May because of his public support for same-sex marriage.
