Spain won’t renew Corretja’s Davis Cup contract
MADRID (Reuters) – The Spanish tennis federation (RFET) said on Thursday it had decided not to extend the contract of Davis Cup captain Alex Corretja when it expires at the end of this year but has yet to name a successor.
New-look A’s contend with old ‘Moneyball’ formula
(Reuters) – Coming to theaters this October: “Moneyball 2: Return of the Athletics.”
CORRECTED-Motor racing-Webber wants drivers to stand up for the big guys
YEONGAM, South Korea (Reuters) – Formula One’s smaller drivers should stand up for the big guys to prevent the larger men being frozen out of the sport because of their size and weight, lanky Australian Mark Webber said on Thursday.
Djokovic digs deep to beat Verdasco in China
(Reuters) – Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame a second set blip to beat Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 7-5 2-6 6-2 and reach the quarter-finals of the China Open on Thursday, keeping alive his hopes of clinging on to his world number one ranking.
Lazio captain Mauri has ban increased to nine months
ROME (Reuters) – Lazio captain Stefano Mauri has had his ban for failing to report matchfixing increased to nine months after losing an appeal against the original six-month suspension.
Serena passes Kirilenko test to reach China quarters
(Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams saved three set points on her way to edging Russian Maria Kirilenko 7-5 7-5 on Thursday to advance to the quarter-finals of the China Open with her 70th win of the season.
Road-warrior Rays down Indians to advance
(Reuters) – The Tampa Bay Rays continued to thrive on the road with a clinical 4-0 victory over a profligate Cleveland Indians in their one-game, wild card playoff on Wednesday to advance to the American League Division Series.
Jamaica’s Campbell-Brown escapes ban for positive dope test
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Jamaica’s twice 200 metres Olympic champion Veronica Campbell-Brown has escaped with a public warning by the Jamaica Athletics Administration Association for her use of a banned substance.
Language no barrier for good play, says Scott
DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) – Adam Scott and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama may have a language barrier between them but the Australian is confident that the duo can win points together for the Internationals at this week’s Presidents Cup.
Vonn’s return to World Cup ahead of schedule
PARK CITY, Utah (Reuters) – Olympic skiing champion Lindsey Vonn said on Wednesday her recovery from a devastating knee injury is ahead of schedule and that she may compete in the season-opening World Cup race later this month.
