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Tennis: Andy Murray's comeback halted by darkness at Queen's Club

Friday, 21 June 2019, 22:35 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Andy Murray's comeback after a five-month absence will continue into the weekend after his doubles match at Queen's Club was suspended in the second set due to darkness on Friday. The three-time...

Tennis: Barty beats Venus to remain on course for No. 1 ranking

Friday, 21 June 2019, 19:15 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

French Open champion Ashleigh Barty remains on course for the No. 1 ranking after beating seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams 6-4, 6-3 at the Birmingham Classic on Friday. Barty hit...

Petr Cech returns to Chelsea as technical advisor

Friday, 21 June 2019, 12:50 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Chelsea has appointed former goalkeeper Petr Cech as technical and performance advisor, bringing him back the club after a four-year sojourn at Arsenal. Chelsea says Cech will be charged with...

Former Spain striker Fernando Torres announces retirement

Friday, 21 June 2019, 12:19 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Former Spain striker Fernando Torres says he is retiring after an 18-year career that included stints at Premier League sides Liverpool and Chelsea and Italy's AC Milan. "I have something very...

Copa America: Uruguay draw with Japan 2-2

Friday, 21 June 2019, 05:17 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Copa America favorites Uruguay drew 2-2 with Japan on Thursday and delayed until the last round of the group stage its likely qualification to the tournament's knockout phase. Japan, which is...

Tennis: Murray makes winning return in doubles at Queen's Club

Thursday, 20 June 2019, 23:09 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

That familiar fist pump. That indomitable spirit. It was as if Andy Murray had never been away. The three-time Grand Slam champion enjoyed a winning return to competitive tennis Thursday after...

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