WCWS roundup: Minnesota blasted by UCLA in debut
Second-seeded UCLA wasted little time welcoming Minnesota to the Women’s College World Series on Thursday, as Bubba Nickles hit a leadoff home run and the...
San Diego loses World Beach Games due to lack of funding
A lack of funding and sponsorship has forced San Diego to give up the first World Beach Games set for later this year, leaving the...
Wilson makes most of Semenya absence to win Diamond League 800m
American Ajee Wilson made the most of the absence of Caster Semenya and Francine Niyonsaba to win the women’s 800 meters in Friday’s Diamond League...
NASCAR notebook: Pocono known to produce first-timers
Although Pocono Raceway has long been regarded as one of the most challenging stops on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series schedule, young drivers have...
Respectful Del Potro claims five-set win over Nishioka
Juan Martin del Potro was pushed to the limit before taming Yoshihito Nishioka to reach the French Open third round on Thursday and showed his...
Higa wrestles first-round lead at U.S. Women’s Open
Japan’s Mamiko Higa, feeding off encouragement from her sumo wrestler fiance, sizzled on her U.S. Women’s Open debut, wielding a hot putter on a scorching...
Halep huffs and puffs into third round in Paris
Reigning champion Simona Halep overcame stiff resistance from Magda Linette, as well as her own nerves and a bout of illness, to book her place...
Zverev keeps it simple after first-round scare
After his problems in round one Alexander Zverev kept it simple at the French Open on Thursday as he outplayed Swede Mikael Ymer 6-1 6-3...
Del Potro prevails in five-set battle with Nishioka
Juan Martin del Potro was pushed to the limit before eventually taming Japan’s plucky Yoshihito Nishioka 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7(5) 6-2 to reach the French...
Garcia in defiant mood after French women exit Roland Garros
Just like her compatriot Kristina Mladenovic, Caroline Garcia was in defiant mood when asked to reflect on Thursday on the French women’s spectacular failure at...
