No messing as spectacular Serena sinks Sharapova
PARIS (Reuters) – The look in her eyes said “don’t mess with me” and no one dared to cross Serena Williams during an unforgettable French Open fortnight when the American proved she “really, really wanted” the title “more than anyone else”.
Have I peaked yet? Serena not satisfied with number 16
PARIS (Reuters) – Serena Williams’s love affair with winning tennis tournaments, and Paris, began 14 years ago and the American’s passion for both remains intense after winning the French Open on Saturday.
Choi holds one-shot lead midway through LPGA second round
(Reuters) – Chella Choi of South Korea shot a one-over-par 73 to hold on to a one-stroke lead midway through Saturday’s second round of the weather-delayed LPGA Championship at Locust Hill outside Rochester, New York.
Game Two already a ‘must win’ for Heat, says Wade
MIAMI (Reuters) – The Miami Heat head into Sunday’s Game Two of the NBA Finals knowing another loss could leave them with a real uphill battle in the best-of-seven series and for Dwyane Wade the clash is already in the “must-win” category.
Nadal wary as Ferrer finally enjoys the spotlight
PARIS (Reuters) – David Ferrer is used to wearing the “best of the rest” label when it comes to Spanish claycourters, but on Sunday against Rafa Nadal the 31-year-old has the chance to add his name to the pantheon of greats.
Tired Nadal pulls out of German tournament
BERLIN (Reuters) – French Open finalist Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next week’s Wimbledon warmup event at Halle in Germany, citing fatigue after a busy few weeks of tennis.
Missing Paris could be blessing in disguise for Murray
LONDON (Reuters) – World number two Andy Murray is hoping his Wimbledon title chances will benefit from his enforced absence from the French Open in Paris.
Costa Rica top in CONCACAF as Mexico held in Panama
MIAMI (Reuters) – Costa Rica and the United States earned crucial wins in their World Cup qualifying games in the CONCACAF region on Friday while Mexico were held to a goalless draw at dogged Panama.
Argentina held by Colombia, Chile wins
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Colombia climbed into second place in South America’s World Cup qualifying group after holding leaders Argentina 0-0 on Friday, while Chile did its chances of reaching the finals no harm with a win in Paraguay.
Tigers’ ace Verlander gets season’s eighth win
(Reuters) – Detroit’s Justin Verlander notched up his eighth win of the season on Friday, pitching seven solid innings as the Tigers solidified their place at the top of the American League Central with a 7-5 win over the slumping Cleveland Indians.
