Defending champion Kerber outclasses tricky compatriot at Wimbledon
Defending champion Angelique Kerber needed to call upon all her cunning and experience to navigate her way 6-4 6-3 through an awkward first-round encounter with German compatriot Tatjana Maria on Tuesday.
Tennis: Stephens happy to let Coco help carry the U.S. torch
It may be daunting to be expected to carry the flame for American women’s tennis once the Williams sisters hang up their rackets so Sloane Stephens is more than happy to share the job with Cori “Coco” Gauff at Wimbledon.
U.S. businessman Gordon takes control of Hibernian
U.S. businessman Ronald Gordon has taken a controlling stake in Hibernian, the Scottish Premier League club said on Tuesday.
UK Duchess Kate skips Royal Box for outside court
British players are always guaranteed enthusiastic support from home fans at Wimbledon but not often do they receive royal support when playing on an outside court.
MLB roundup: Pirates’ Bell hits three homers
All-Star Josh Bell homered three times and drove in seven runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded out 23 hits Monday and pummeled the visiting Chicago Cubs 18-5.
Late bloomer Gatto-Monticone faces Serena in dream Wimbledon debut
As Italian Giulia Gatto-Monticone prepares for her Wimbledon debut at the age of 31 after 17 years on the women’s tour, she need look no further than her first-round opponent Serena Williams for inspiration.
Serena Williams vs. Giulia Gatto-Monticone
A look at the records of American Serena Williams and Italy’s Giulia Gatto-Monticone before their first-round match at Wimbledon on Tuesday (prefix number denotes seeding):
‘Flagbearer’ Messi working hard despite lack of sparkle, says Scaloni
Lionel Messi has agreed to sacrifice his usual buccaneering style of play for the greater good of his team, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said ahead of Tuesday’s crunch Copa America semi-final against Brazil.
Fans can help Brazil at home of 7-1 embarrassment, says coach
Brazilian fans will be vital to lifting the team when they return to the site of their worst defeat in this week’s Copa America semi-final against Argentina, coach Tite said on Monday.
Gauff ready to prove that win over Venus is not a one-off
When American high school student Cori Gauff began the 2019 season ranked 875 in the world, not many would have given her a second glance let alone predicted that six months later she would set Wimbledon alight.
