Halep steers steady path past Zhang into Wimbledon semis
Former world number one Simona Halep reached her second Wimbledon semi-final after overcoming an early onslaught to deliver another textbook example of matchplay tennis and dispatch China’s unseeded Zhang Shuai 7-6(4) 6-1 on Tuesday.
Viviani wins Tour de France stage four, Alaphilippe stays in yellow
Italy’s Elia Viviani won the fourth stage of the Tour de France, a 213.5-km flat ride from Reims on Tuesday. The Deceuninck-Quick Step rider beat Norwegian Alexander Kristoff and Australian Caleb Ewan in a mass sprint finish. France’s Julian Alaphilippe retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey after being cheered on all the way from Reims by massive crowds of locals and tourists. A three-man breakaway featuring Frenchman Yoann Offredo, Swiss Michael Schaer a
Wimbledon witnesses first 12-12 tiebreak
Australian John Peers and Finn Henri Kontinen made a small slice of Wimbledon history when they won the first match decided by a tiebreak at 12-12 in the deciding set on Tuesday.
Williams survives Riske business to reach Wimbledon semis
Serena Williams clubbed her way into the Wimbledon semi-finals, draining the last drop of fight from fellow American Alison Riske before sealing a 6-4 4-6 6-3 win in a rip-roaring Centre Court contest on Tuesday.
Halep steers steady path into Wimbledon semis
Former world number one Simona Halep reached her second Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday after overcoming an early onslaught to deliver another textbook example of matchplay tennis and dispatch China’s unseeded Zhang Shuai 7-6(4) 6-1.
Russell ready to run with Warriors; prepared for trade
D’Angelo Russell was excited to learn he would be running with the Golden State Warriors.
Two Kenyan athletes suspended for doping: AIU
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Tuesday it had provisionally suspended two Kenyan athletes, one of them a Commonwealth Games former champion, for doping, the latest in a string of doping cases in the East African nation.
Wales captain Jones extends contract to 2021
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has ended speculation over his future by signing a contract extension with the Ospreys and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) until June 2021.
As women wilt at Wimbledon, men’s Big Three march on
As the Wimbledon women’s quarter-finals take place on Tuesday without any of the top six seeds, the men’s competition has a far more familiar look with the “Big Three” not only safely through but, in most cases, barely breaking sweat.
Thomas puts Tour time loss into perspective
Defending Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas put his time loss into perspective on Tuesday although he acknowledged hemight regret being caught at the wrong end of a split in the third stage.
