Sass wants women’s game to be more than a ‘part-time job’
Kimberly Sass grew up dreaming of making a living playing ice hockey but the American goalie became tired of essentially paying to play in a professional women’s league and so decided it was time to step away and take a stand.
Zverev, Khachanov through to second round at China Open
German second seed Alexander Zverev carried his Laver Cup winning form into the China Open as he sailed into the second round with a 6-3 6-2 victory over wildcard Frances Tiafoe in Beijing on Monday.
ESPN+ acquires U.S. rights for the Bundesliga from 2020 to 2026
ESPN+, Walt Disney Co’s sports video streaming service, will be the U.S. home for the Bundesliga from next season until the 2026 World Cup after it acquired the rights for the German top league for a six-year period, the Bundesliga and ESPN+ said on Monday.
Rugby: France look to weather U.S. challenge as typhoon threat fades
The threat of a typhoon may be fading over Fukuoka but the winds of change continue to blow through France at the World Cup as they look to build momentum against the United States in their second Pool C encounter on Wednesday.
Rugby: Canada’s Ardron, Olmstead face familiar foes in NZ team
Canada captain Tyler Ardron and lock Evan Olmstead will have some familiar faces to run into when their team face the All Blacks in their World Cup Pool B match in Oita on Saturday.
Tennis: Cilic, Pouille make solid starts in Tokyo
Former U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic mowed down local favorite Yuichi Sugita 6-4 6-4 on Monday to reach the second round of the Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo.
Cycling: Pedersen’s victory underlines rise of next generation
Mads Pedersen not only became Denmark’s first road world champion in Harrogate on Sunday, he also offered further proof of the rise of an exciting new generation in men’s cycling.
Russian anti-doping chief calls for dismissal of state sports officials
The head of Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA has called for a full overhaul in the country’s sports management that would include the dismissal of state officials involved in an ongoing doping scandal, a letter seen by Reuters shows.
NFL roundup: Chiefs win wild one in Detroit
Darrel Williams scored from a yard out with 20 seconds left, his second touchdown of the game, and the Kansas City Chiefs remained unbeaten with a wild 34-30 win over the host Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Djokovic finds fitness is no match for flab in sumo workout
Novak Djokovic may be one of the fittest athletes in the world but the world number one wrestled with rare feelings of being hopelessly out of shape during a workout with retired sumo professionals on Monday.
