Nadal recovers from upset loss to help Spain move into ATP Cup semi-final
World number one Rafael Nadal recovered from an upset loss against Belgium’s David Goffin to win the deciding doubles match and send Spain into the...
Veterans, newcomers alike romp into divisional playoff round
The four battle-hardened winners of the NFL’s wild card games roll onto the next round of playoffs this weekend, with a mix of veterans and...
Osaka prevails in third three-setter in Brisbane, faces Pliskova next
Third seed Naomi Osaka survived another testing three-setter to beat Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens 6-3 3-6 6-3 on Friday, setting up a semi-final clash with defending...
Soccer could learn from hockey’s video umpire system
Hockey may enjoy only a fraction of soccer’s wealth and glamour yet the sport’s governing body believes it could teach its bigger cousin a few...
Wozniacki, Williams set up busy weekend in Auckland
Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams guaranteed themselves a busy weekend at the Auckland Classic as they both advanced on Friday to the semi-finals of the...
Djokovic pulls Serbia into ATP Cup semi-final after surviving Shapovalov challenge
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic battled through a stirring challenge from rising Canadian star Denis Shapovalov on Friday to propel his country into the semi-finals of the...
AIBA’s ability to pay off debts still unclear: IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday that AIBA’s ability to pay off its multi-million dollar debt was still unclear, reducing the chances of...
Engraving error leaves Team GB bobsledders waiting for 2014 medals
Six years after Great Britain’s bobsledders competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the team members have yet to get their official bronze medals...
NHL roundup: Rinne becomes 12th goalie to score goal
Pekka Rinne made 29 saves and scored an empty-net goal, making him the first goaltender to score a goal since Mike Smith in 2013, and...
NBA roundup: Thunder spoil Westbrook’s return to OKC
Houston’s Russell Westbrook scored 34 points in his return to Oklahoma City, but the Thunder controlled the game from early on to beat the Rockets...