‘Conflicted’ Hamilton does a U-turn on F1 top job comment
Lewis Hamilton performed a U-turn on Thursday and said his Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff would be the right man to run Formula One, days after saying the next person to do the job should be an outsider.
Muirfield to welcome women for first time
For 275 years, Muirfield in Scotland has welcomed only male members. Next month, that will change.
USWNT coach Ellis: Rapinoe-Trump tiff won’t affect team
An online squabble between U.S. women’s national team co-captain Megan Rapinoe and President Donald Trump will not distract the team from its preparation for Friday’s match against co-favorite France in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup, coach…
New rivalries ready to ignite men’s tennis
For more than a decade, tennis fans have been over-indulging in the greatest box-set rivalries the sport has known as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic battled for supremacy.
France-U.S. showdown in Paris cauldron keeps women’s World Cup burning
High stakes, high heat, high turn-out and high expectations — the U.S. women’s soccer team have declared themselves ready for a high-profile women’s World Cup quarter-final against hosts France in Paris on Friday.
American Gauff qualifies for Wimbledon, aged 15
Cori Gauff became the youngest player in the professional era to survive the Wimbledon qualifying draw on Thursday as the 15-year-old American thrashed Belgium’s Greet Minnen 6-1 6-1 to seal her place in next week’s main draw.
Kerber swats aside Halep to reach Eastbourne semi-finals
Angelique Kerber’s Wimbledon preparation gained momentum as she thumped Simona Halep 6-4 6-3 in a battle of former world number ones to reach the semi-finals at Eastbourne on Thursday.
Celtics likely to sign guard Walker
The Boston Celtics are expected to make All-Star guard Kemba Walker a four-year, $141 million contract offer when free agency opens Sunday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported.
France to stay ice cool as heat rises ahead of U.S. clash
France coach Corinne Diacre said her side would stay cool and not buckle under pressure when they face the United States in a blockbuster women’s World Cup quarter-final that is likely to be played in fierce heat on Friday.
Bring in male referees to help female officials, says former striker Smith
Global soccer body FIFA should bring in experienced male officials to help female referees adjust to the Video Assistant Referee system following a number of incidents at the women’s World Cup, former England striker Sue Smith told Reuters.
