Boom Boom Bartoli sinks tearful Lisicki to win Wimbledon
LONDON (Reuters) – In a blur of explosive motion, Marion Bartoli launched into a 101 mph serve and waited for the furry yellow sphere to hurtle back to her side of the court – except it did not and with it came the sudden realization that she was Wimbl…
American twins complete ‘Golden Bryan Slam’
LONDON (Reuters) – American brothers Bob and Mike Bryan pulled off a feat on Saturday that has proved beyond tennis greats Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic as they won their fourth grand slam in a row to complete a “Golden Bryan Slam”.
Lisicki still smiling after final meltdown
LONDON (Reuters) – Sabine Lisicki’s smile had returned as she admitted nerves got the better of her as she lost 6-1 6-4 to Marion Bartoli in a one-sided Wimbledon final on Saturday.
Joy for Bartoli as Lisicki freezes on biggest stage
LONDON (Reuters) – Marion Bartoli would not have been high on any list of likely Wimbledon champions a fortnight ago but on Saturday the quirky Frenchwoman overwhelmed Sabine Lisicki 6-1 6-4 to claim her first grand slam title.
No suspicion with me, says Tour leader Froome
AX-3-DOMAINES, France (Reuters) – Chris Froome faced the inevitable questions about doping at the Tour de France after demolishing his rivals to claim the overall lead and said his results would not come under suspicion in the future.
McDowell and Sterne lead way at French Open
PARIS (Reuters) – World number nine Graeme McDowell and South African Richard Sterne will go into the French Open final round in a tie for the lead after taming the treacherous Le Golf National, venue of the 2018 Ryder Cup, on Saturday.
‘Murray Mania II’, the sequel, hits Wimbledon
LONDON (Reuters) – “Murray Mania II” was gripping Britain ahead of Andy Murray’s second shot at becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936 with major victories in rugby and cycling events on Saturday raising hopes for Sunday’s final.
Froome and Team Sky leave rivals floundering
AX-3-DOMAINES, France (Reuters) – After only the first mountain stage of the Tour de France, Team Sky’s rivals could already be aiming for second place.
Froome wins eighth stage of Tour de France
AX-3-DOMAINES, France (Reuters) – Briton Chris Froome won the eighth stage of the Tour de France, 195 kms from Castres to Ax-3-Domaines, on Saturday.
Donovan scores twice in triumphant U.S. return
(Reuters) – Landon Donovan celebrated his return to the United States squad in triumphant style on Friday, scoring twice as they crushed Guatemala 6-0 in a friendly at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.
