Kerber wins US Open
Early in what would become a tight test of a U.S. Open final, Angelique Kerber sprinted forward to somehow reach a drop shot and scoop a down-the-line winner that landed in a corner of the court.
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INTERNATIONAL OLYMPICS COMMITTEE DUMPS WRESTLING FROM 2020 PROGRAM
In a move that will cause some consternation among the wrestling community, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has decided to remove the sport from the roster of the 2020 Olympic Games.
Powerlifter Farman Basha finishes fourth at Rio Paralympics
Indian powerlifter Farman Basha missed out on a bronze medal, finishing fourth in the men’s 49 kg category at the Rio Paralympic Games.
Queen’s Park Oval pitch ‘poor’, says ICC
The ICC on Thursday gave official warning and rated the pitch and outfield of the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain as “Poor” following the Test match between India and West Indies which saw more than four-and-half days of play being lost to poor drainage facilities.
Serena Williams loses U.S. Open Semis for 2nd year in row
For the second year in a row, Serena Williams’ bid to make history ended with a shocking loss in the U.S. Open semifinals.
Monfils overpowers Pouille to reach US Open semifinals
Gael Monfils is back in a Grand Slam semi-final after an eight-year wait, pummelling fellow Frenchman Lucas Pouille 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the US Open last four.
84 Russian athletes lose bid to compete in Paralympics
A German court has dismissed appeals by 84 Russian athletes seeking to compete at the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Gayle hopeful of playing Test cricket again
Chris Gayle’s methods encapsulate the essence of West Indian cricket. It’s a blend of freedom, fun and fearlessness that celebrates explosive batsmanship. A mix of sunshine and calypso, it is both brutal and beautiful.
Novak Djokovic, Angelique Kerber aim for semi-finals
Men’s top seed Novak Djokovic and women’s number two Angelique Kerber look to book berths in the last four of the U.S. Open as the quarter-finals of the year’s last grand slam get underway on Tuesday.
Australia breaks T20 record
Australia broke the world scoring record in Twenty20 internationals after an unbeaten century by opener Glenn Maxwell helped the tourists reach 263-3 in the first match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.