Australia’s Tomic must try harder to succeed: Laver
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The gulf between Australian tennis great Rod Laver and the nation’s brightest hope Bernard Tomic has been starkly highlighted this week with bouquets flowing in one direction and brickbats the other.
Beltran tested at hospital after World Series injury
BOSTON (Reuters) – Carlos Beltran made an early exit from Wednesday’s opening game of the World Series when he injured his ribs while saving a grand slam home run from Boston’s David Ortiz.
Australian champion sprinter Black Caviar in foal
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian champion sprinter Black Caviar, who went 25 races unbeaten before retiring in April, is in foal to sire Exceed And Excel, Racing Victoria reported on Thursday.
Battling Federer won’t be thinking of retirement: Laver
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Roger Federer’s struggles in 2013 are unlikely to hasten his exit from the game and the Swiss master could hit back and win next year’s Australian Open, according to tennis great Rod Laver.
Serena powers to second win in Istanbul, Jankovic shines
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska for the eighth time in eight matches to move ominously towards the semi-finals of the WTA Championships on Wednesday.
Cards’ Beltran gets long-awaited shot at World Series
BOSTON (Reuters) – Carlos Beltran has always saved his best for last. In the postseason, when the pressure of Major League Baseball (MLB) is at its most suffocating, the slugger has proven himself one of the great clutch performers.
Farrell proves perfect fit as Red Sox manager
BOSTON (Reuters) – Presiding over a Boston Red Sox team that bubbles over with characters and charisma is a strong, quiet baseball lifer who fits the manager’s job like a glove – John Farrell.
WADA to visit Jamaica next week after anger at stonewalling
KINGSTON (Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency will visit Jamaica next week to conduct an audit of the country’s anti-doping program after the world body expressed anger at the Caribbean nation’s reluctance to schedule a visit until next year.
Froome faces tough defense in treacherous 2014 Tour
PARIS (Reuters) – Britain’s Chris Froome must successfully navigate a number of traps lurking around a tricky 2014 Tour de France route if he is to retain his title in cycling’s most prestigious stage race.
Olympic champion Vonn delays return to racing
(Reuters) – Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn will skip the opening race of the Alpine ski World Cup this weekend, giving herself more time to get back in shape after a major knee injury last season.
