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Nishikori Hopeful For Wimbledon Despite Hip Injury

Japanese world number nine Kei Nishikori was forced to retire injured in the second round at Halle on Thursday but...

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Contenders Look Beyond Sailing In Quest For America’s Cup

Sailing skill isn't enough to win the new-age America's Cup, and the crews dueling on Bermuda's Great Sound are calling...

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Thompson In Dreamland After Stunning Murray

Jordan Thompson savoured the best moment of his life as the Australian underdog handed world number one Andy Murray a...

International

Dominant Nadal Wins Record 10th French Open

Spain’s Rafael Nadal made history by winning a record 10th French Open title with victory over Stan Wawrinka in the...

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Double Olympic Hosting Decision Close

Olympic bosses appear set to recommend that hosting rights for 2024 and 2028 Games be awarded simultaneously, a...

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Brazil, Argentina Set For Money-Spinning Australia Showdown

Argentina's Superclasico showdown with arch-rivals Brazil is set to pump tens of millions of dollars into the...

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Murray Books Wawrinka Showdown At French Open

World number one Andy Murray advanced to his fifth French Open semi-final on Wednesday, defeating Japanese eighth seed...

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Memory Fails Nishikori Ahead of Murray Reunion On Clay Courts

Kei Nishikori admitted he couldn't remember last year's US Open upset of Andy Murray after booking a quarter-final...

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Anderson Hopes Latest Injury Is Just ‘hiccup’

Injury-plagued Kevin Anderson is hoping the hamstring strain which forced him to quit the French Open is just a...

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Kei Nishikori Thanks Rain After Sinking Plucky Chung

Japan's Kei Nishikori admitted Saturday's rain interruption was crucial after fighting off a fierce five-set challenge...

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Ledecky Sizzles In 1,500m Freestyle In Santa Clara

World record-holder Katie Ledecky blazed to victory in the women's 1,500m freestyle at the Santa Clara Pro Swim on...

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It’s A Girl! Not Necessarily, Says Serena

Serena Williams said Thursday that big sister Venus did not necessarily reveal that she is expecting a baby girl....

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Venus Starts 20th Roland Garros With Victory

Venus Williams started her 20th French Open with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) win over China's Wang Qiang on Sunday. Williams,...

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Venus Williams Set For French Open 20th Anniversary

Serena Williams may be missing from this year's French Open, but big sister Venus is still going strong and marks her...

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Chespol Stoops To Conquer 3000m Steeplechase At Diamond League Meet

Teenaged Kenyan star Celliphine Chespol recovered from a lost shoe to win the 3000m steeplechase with the second...

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WBA Suspends Judges After Disputed N’Dam Win

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has suspended two judges for six months after Frenchman Hassan N'Dam won the...

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Nishikori Saves Three Match Points In Geneva

Japanese second seed Kei Nishikori saved three match points to defeat South Africa's Kevin Anderson 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (8/6)...

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Frenchman Cottalorda Named As India Women’s Boxing Coach

India's women boxers have got their first foreign coach in the form of Frenchman Stephane Cottalorda, who has been...

International

Andre Dirrell’s Uncle Leon Lawson Jr Punches Opponent Jose Uzcategui After Win

Andre Dirrell has apologised after his uncle and coach Leon Lawson Jr punched his opponent Jose Uzcategui after their...