Racing Point will bounce back, says Szafnauer
Racing Point principal Otmar Szafnauer says it is only a matter of time before the team, successors to now-defunct Force India, get back to being best of the rest behind Formula One’s big three.
Kyrgios reverts to type with towel tantrum in Montreal
Nick Kyrgios looked to have turned over a new leaf in recent weeks, his playful banter with fans and improved focus helping him produce some of his best tennis, but his dark side returned in Montreal on Tuesday thanks to a row over a white towel.
China bans pig imports from Slovakia due to African swine fever
China has banned imports of pigs, wild boars and related products from Slovakia to prevent the spread of African swine fever from the European country, China’s customs said on Wednesday.
Schalke boss Toennies temporarily steps down over controversial comments
Schalke 04 president Clemens Toennies has stepped down as club boss for a period of three months following a board hearing into controversial comments he made last week triggering a racism row.
Pan Am Games: After battling cancer Adrian fights for Olympic spot
Having gained the upper hand in his battle with cancer, Nathan Adrian was at the Pan Am Games on Tuesday focused on a more familiar fight securing a spot on the United States 2020 Olympic swim team.
MLB roundup: Mets win fifth straight game, series
Zack Wheeler scattered eight hits over eight scoreless innings Tuesday night for the red-hot New York Mets, who locked up another series win with a 5-0 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins.
Serena, Osaka top Forbes list of best-paid female athletes
Naomi Osaka’s Grand Slam title wins at the U.S. and Australian Opens have helped catapult the Japanese tennis player up to second, behind Serena Williams, in Forbes’ list https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2019/08/06/the-highest-paid-female-a…
Edmund stops Kyrgios to reach second round in Montreal
Kyle Edmund crushed his 15th ace on match point to defeat Australia’s Nick Kyrgios 6-3 6-4 and reach the second round of the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Tuesday.
Ryder Cup winner Olesen charged with sexual assault on flight
Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen has been charged with sexual assault, being drunk on an aircraft and common assault and will appear in court on Aug. 21, Metropolitan Police have said.
Pan Am Games: Dacres, Thompson give Jamaica extra reason to cheer
Jamaican discus thrower Fedrick Dacres wiped out one of the Pan Am Games oldest records and Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson, his compatriot, led 100 meters qualifying as they celebrated their nation’s Independence Day on Tuesday.
