Federer overcomes shaky start to join Grand Slam 100 club
Roger Federer chalked up another monumental milestone to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday, recovering to beat Japan’s Kei Nishikori in four sets and become the first man to record a century of singles wins at any Grand Slam.
Thursday’s Tour stage favors Bernal, says Thomas
Defending champion Geraint Thomas hinted he might lose more time to Ineos co-team leader Egan Bernal when the Tour de France’s sixth stage ends at the Planche des Belles Filles on Thursday.
Quiet man Pinot ready to make his presence felt on the Tour
Thibaut Pinot’s love-hate relationship with the Tour de France will face a big test on Thursday when the overall contenders take on their first hilltop finish at the top of La Planche des Belles Filles — the Frenchman’s back yard.
Nadal topples Querrey to set up Federer semi-final
There was no stopping Rafael Nadal on Wednesday as he soaked up 22 thunderbolt aces to flatten Sam Querrey 7-5 6-2 6-2 to set up the Wimbledon semi-final the whole sporting world had been waiting to see — a showdown with great rival Roger Federer.
New York showers confetti, love on U.S. women’s soccer team
Amid confetti and chants of “equal pay,” New York honored the U.S. women’s soccer team on Wednesday with a ticker-tape parade up the “Canyon of Heroes,” celebrating its World Cup triumph and hailing the players’ emergence as icons of women’s rights.
Federer overcomes shaky start to join Gram Slam 100 club
Roger Federer chalked up another monumental milestone to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday, recovering to beat Japan’s Kei Nishikori 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-4 and become the first man to record a century of singles wins at any Grand Slam.
Report: Leonard signs two-year deal with Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed free-agent forward Kawhi Leonard to a three-year, $103 million maximum contract, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
Bruins sign Heinen to two-year deal
Forward Danton Heinen is staying with the Boston Bruins after signing a two-year contract on Tuesday.
Murray-Williams ousted by top seeds in mixed doubles
The mixed doubles duo of Andy Murray and Serena Williams were knocked out of Wimbledon on Wednesday, with the team of Brazilian Bruno Soares and American Nicole Melicharas beating them 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in the third round.
New York showers U.S. women’s soccer team with confetti and love
Amid confetti and chants of “equal pay,” New York City honored the U.S. women’s soccer team on Wednesday with a ticker-tape parade up the “Canyon of Heroes,” celebrating its World Cup triumph and hailing the players’ emergence as icons of women’s right…
