Tennis: Rafa's plan for 2019 revolves around quality, not quantity
Tuesday, 1 January 2019, 14:15
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Rafael Nadal wants to make a little go a long way in 2019. The No. 2-ranked Nadal, in Brisbane preparing to play his first competitive match since retiring from the U.S. Open semifinals last...
Tennis: Venus Williams beats Azarenka in 1st round at ASB Classic
Tuesday, 1 January 2019, 10:42
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Venus Williams rallied from a break down in the third set to beat Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at the ASB Classic on Tuesday in what she described as one of the toughest first-round matches of her...
Nasri completes move to West Ham as doping ban ends
Monday, 31 December 2018, 23:17
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Former France midfielder Samir Nasri has completed his expected move to Premier League team West Ham on a deal to the end of the season after he finished a doping ban. The Hammers on Monday...
Tennis: Del Potro to miss Australian Open
Monday, 31 December 2018, 22:37
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Fifth-ranked Juan Martin del Potro will miss the Australian Open as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. "I hope you have a great 2019. Recovery is going great and I will tell you later...
Arsenal coach Emery fined after water bottle hits fan
Monday, 31 December 2018, 18:08
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has been fined 8,000 pounds ($10,200) after kicking a water bottle into the crowd during a 1-1 draw at Brighton. The 47-year-old Spaniard faced the English Football...
Tennis: Dimitrov, Raonic win 1st round matches at Brisbane
Monday, 31 December 2018, 17:11
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov and Canada's Milos Roanic ensured no slip ups in their final outing of 2018 by having straight-set victories in their respective first round matches at the Brisbane...
Inter 'ultras' leader arrested for death of fan in clashes
Monday, 31 December 2018, 15:43
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Police have arrested a leader of Inter Milan's hardcore "ultras" fan group following the death of a supporter during clashes with visiting Napoli fans last week. The ANSA news agency reports that...
Tennis: Sharapova beats Bacsinszky in 1st round of Shenzhen Open
Monday, 31 December 2018, 13:18
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Maria Sharapova returned to competitive tennis with a 6-2, 7-6 (3) win against Timea Bacsinszky in the first round of Shenzhen Open on Monday. Sharapova cut short her campaign in September to...
Tennis: Serena Williams pulls US level at Hopman Cup
Monday, 31 December 2018, 11:12
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Serena Williams overcame a sluggish start to power past Maria Sakkari in straight-sets at the Hopman Cup on Monday in her first competitive match since melting down in the U.S. Open final. The...