Sharapova eases past Makarova into Stuttgart quarters Former world number one Maria Sharapova eased past fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova 7-5 6-1 on Thursday to reach the Stuttgart Grand Prix quarter-finals and continue her winning comeback from a 15-month doping ban. The 30-year-old Russian, who has won five Grand Slams and […]
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Motor racing: Alonso says Indy 500 is even bigger than he thought Fernando Alonso had a hunch that entering next month's Indianapolis 500 was going to be a big deal but on Thursday he confessed to a misjudgement – the race was even bigger than he had imagined. Speaking to […]
'Cheater' Sharapova should not be allowed to play again: Bouchard Canadian Eugenie Bouchard has lashed out at the WTA for giving Maria Sharapova the chance to compete in tournaments after serving a 15-month doping ban and said the Russian is a "cheater" who should never be allowed to play again. […]
First African-born MLB player gets hit in debut Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Gift Ngoepe became the first African-born player to appear in a Major League Baseball game on Wednesday and marked his debut by getting a hit in his first at-bat. The 27-year-old South African, who was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis […]
Nadal wins on own court to reach Barcelona Open third round Rafael Nadal saw off Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-1 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of the Barcelona Open, while Andy Murray advanced after opponent Bernard Tomic withdrew. Playing on the newly renamed Rafa Nadal court at the […]
Soccer: Pachuca lift CONCACAF title after 1-0 win over Tigres A late goal from Franco Jara gave Pachuca a 1-0 win over Tigres on Wednesday and helped the Mexican side to their fifth CONCACAF Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate victory. With 83 minutes gone, a long-range shot slipped […]
Real Madrid, Barcelona still neck and neck after big wins Real Madrid thrashed Deportivo La Coruna 6-2 to stay level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga on Wednesday after the Catalans crushed Osasuna 7-1, condemning the minnows to relegation. Lionel Messi, Andre Gomes and Paco Alcacer scored twice […]
Copa America set to increase to 16-team tournament The Copa America is likely to be expanded to 16 teams when it next takes place in Brazil in 2019, South American soccer's governing body said on Wednesday. "The board has agreed that it will take place in Brazil and the ideal […]
Soccer: Chelsea calm nerves and extend lead with win over Southampton Buoyant Chelsea extended their Premier League lead and calmed nerves at Stamford Bridge with a 4-2 win over Southampton on Tuesday that moved them seven points clear of their nearest pursuers Tottenham Hotspur. Goals from Eden Hazard, captain Gary […]
F1 to ditch 'halo' protection device in favor of screen Formula One is set to abandon plans for a 'halo' head protection system in favor of a transparent screen that could be introduced for 2018. The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced the development following a meeting of the sport's […]
