Janowicz’s underhand serve brings out U.S. Open boo-birds
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wimbledon semi-finalist Jerzy Janowicz was showered with boos for serving underhand during his quick opening round exit from the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
Kirilenko concedes tennis payback more gentle than in NHL
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Maria Kirilenko got some revenge at the U.S. Open on Tuesday but admitted that evening up an old score in tennis was different than the sort of pay back action her hockey star boyfriend Alex Ovechkin endures.
Wozniacki survives tough battle with Chinese qualifier
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki reeled off five consecutive games to dig herself out of a hole on Tuesday and safely reach the second round of the U.S. Open.
NASCAR’s Busch signs with Stewart-Haas Racing
(Reuters) – Former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kurt Busch, who recently declined an offer to remain with Furniture Row Racing, was officially introduced as the fourth driver for Stewart-Haas Racing on Tuesday.
Ivanovic plays with heavy heart, advances at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former world number one Ana Ivanovic made a strong start at the U.S. Open on Tuesday but said she was playing with a heavy heart after hearing about the drowning death of a childhood friend back home in Serbia.
Nibali seizes overall lead in Tour of Spain
FISTERRA, Spain (Reuters) – Italian Vincenzo Nibali had completed the fourth stage of the Tour of Spain on Tuesday and pedaled four kms back to his Astana team bus for a shower before he learned he had moved into the race lead.
WADA revokes accreditation of Rio doping lab
(Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has revoked the accreditation of the Rio de Janeiro laboratory that would have handled testing for the 2016 Summer Games for failing to comply with international standards.
Nibali back in front after Moreno wins stage
FISTERRA, Spain (Reuters) – Katusha rider Dani Moreno claimed the host nation’s first stage win of the 2013 Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday while Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali regained the overall lead.
McLaren say no talks with Raikkonen…yet
LONDON (Reuters) – McLaren considered signing Kimi Raikkonen last year but there have been no talks – so far – with their former driver since last season, team principal Martin Whitmarsh said on Tuesday.
Serena demolishes Schiavone at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Serena Williams needed just one hour on Monday to remind everyone why she remains the overwhelming favorite to win the U.S. Open.
