Tennis-Osaka withdraws from French Open in wake of row over media boycott
June 1, 2021 By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) -Japan’s Naomi Osaka stunned the tennis world on Monday by withdrawing from the French Open after deciding...
Chaos in Melbourne as fans call for Djokovic’s release
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - There were chaotic scenes in central Melbourne on Monday night as fans of Novak Djokovic crowded around a car they thought was carrying the Serbian tennis player and chanted "
Tennis: Sabalenka needs to find balance for major success, says Dokic
(Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka has all the weapons to win a Grand Slam but the Belarusian needs to strike a balance between unleashing the power and opting for the safer shot, former world number four
Victims rights advocate wants top Hockey Canada officials to resign
(Reuters) – Former NHL player and victims rights advocate Sheldon Kennedy on Tuesday called for the resignation of Hockey Canada’s leadership team in the wake...
Tennis-British teenager Raducanu’s run over as she quits against Tomljanovic
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -British teenager Emma Raducanu's fairytale Wimbledon debut ended in distressing circumstances as she was forced to retire against Australian Ajla Tomljanovic in the
Soccer-Maradona podcast to explore final days of soccer great’s life
By Frank Pingue (Reuters) - A year after Diego Maradona died from heart failure, Spotify said on Tuesday it will launch a six-episode podcast exploring the final days of the Argentine soccer great,
Kings F/C Richaun Holmes fined $25K
The NBA fined Sacramento Kings big man Richaun Holmes $25,000 on Monday for "forcibly throwing" the ball into the stands over the weekend.
Seahawks S Quandre Diggs breaks leg, dislocates ankle
Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs faces a long recovery but is expected to be ready for next season after breaking his right leg and dislocating his right ankle Sunday against the Arizona
Korda sisters, Michelle Wie West commit to TOC
Defending champion Jessica Korda, sister Nelly Korda and Michelle Wie West are among the star-studded field committed to playing in the LPGA's season-opening event in Orlando, Fla., later this month.
Olympics-Basketball-U.S. women overcome Japan long ball game to seal second win
By Rocky Swift SAITAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Team USA shut down Japan's long ball game and improved to 2-0 in the preliminary round of Olympic women's basketball on Friday.