Serene Djokovic eases into Wimbledon third round
Novak Djokovic continued his serene progress at Wimbledon on Wednesday, almost effortlessly dismantling American Denis Kudla 6-3 6-2 6-2 to reach the third round with ruthless efficiency and just enough flamboyance to satisfy the Centre Court crowd.
Khachanov and Medvedev continue Russian advance at Wimbledon
Like reliable Russian machines, Karen Khachanov and Daniil Medvedev advanced to the third round at Wimbledon on Wednesday, keeping the torch alight for tennis’s so-called next generation after the flames of some of their contemporaries were snuffed out…
Rays place 1B Choi on IL, activate RHP De Leon
The Tampa Bay Rays placed first baseman Ji-Man Choi on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle strain and recalled infielder Mike Brosseau from Triple-A Durham.
Impressive Azarenka back in the mix
Victoria Azarenka once was a fixture in the business end of Grand Slams and but for great rival Serena Williams would have more than two Australian Opens in her collection.
Verdasco hits back to beat British hope Edmund
Six years ago Spain’s Fernando Verdasco led Andy Murray by two sets in the Wimbledon quarter-finals only to let the British favorite off the hook and allow him to continue his journey to what would be an historic title.
Halep and Azarenka set up battle of former world number ones
In recent years Wimbledon has not exactly been dreamland for Simona Halep and Victoria Azarenka, and the nightmare will continue for one of them after the former world number ones set up a third round showdown.
Former Giants QB Lorenzen gaining ‘traction’ in hospital
Former New York Giants backup quarterback Jared Lorenzen was said to be gaining “traction” Wednesday, a positive sign after being hospitalized last week with heart and kidney issues, as well as an infection.
Charges dropped against Phillies OF Herrera
Domestic violence charges against Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera were dropped Wednesday in New Jersey.
Pay dispute resurfaces as U.S. women prepare for World Cup final
With the United States preparing to play in the women’s World Cup final the team’s fight for pay equity resurfaced on Wednesday with the Democratic Women’s Caucus demanding answers from U.S. Soccer chief Carlos Cordeiro.
Pliskova on the fast lane to success against Puig
Karolina Pliskova has long been thought of as a Grand Slam champion-in-waiting and the Czech provided evidence of her grasscourt pedigree on Wednesday as she hurtled past Monica Puig 6-0 6-4 in the second round of Wimbledon.
