Murray unfazed by prospect of defending grand slam title
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Andy Murray strolled into the U.S. National Tennis Center on Saturday without a care in the world, brimming with confidence and self-belief as he prepares to defend his U.S. Open title.
Djokovic refocuses attention on U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A day after giving a speech at the United Nations, Novak Djokovic was back in more familiar surroundings on Saturday, signing autographs and fine-tuning his preparations for the U.S. Open.
Williams feels unbeatable heading into U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Like a high roller on an endless winning streak, Serena Williams believes she just cannot lose.
Woodland seizes three-shot lead in Barclays third round
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (Reuters) – Long-hitter Gary Woodland ran off four birdies in a row from the sixth to seize a three-stroke lead with nine holes to play in the third round of The Barclays on Saturday at Liberty National.
Hamilton keeps Vettel in his sights with Spa pole
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton turned the screw on Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday by chalking up his fourth pole position in a row.
Two Dutch drivers die in German rally support event
BERLIN (Reuters) – A Dutch driver and his co-driver died in a classic car event on Saturday organized on the fringes of the German rally near Trier in southwest Germany, police said.
Metal plate blamed for Spa punctures
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Metal debris from another car caused the alarming punctures suffered by Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso in Friday’s Belgian Grand Prix practice, tire supplier Pirelli said…
Vettel leads Alonso in final Spa practice
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel led Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso at the top of the timesheets in final practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday.
Planned New Jersey F1 race looks doubtful again
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) – Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone says he has not written off a planned grand prix in New Jersey next year despite increasing doubts about the chances of it going ahead after being postponed once already.
All Blacks see off Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand winger Ben Smith followed up last week’s hat-trick of tries in Sydney with two more as the All Blacks beat Australia 27-16 in their Rugby Championship clash on Saturday to retain the Bledisloe Cup.
