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Korda builds two-shot lead at ANA Inspiration
(Reuters) - Nelly Korda carded an impressive five-under 67 to build a two-stroke lead over Mirim Lee in the second round of the ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California on Friday as she strengthen...
Sep 11, 2020
‘She’s ready’: Azarenka’s coach confident ahead of U.S. Open final
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka is in top form and ready to go the distance in her first Grand Slam final in seven years, coach Dorian Descloix said on Friday, a day ahead of her...
Sep 11, 2020
Zverev rallies by Carreno Busta to reach U.S. Open final
NEW YORK (Reuters) - German fifth seed Alexander Zverev overcame a listless start to secure a thrilling 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 6-3 U.S. Open semi-final win over Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta on Friday to reac...
Sep 11, 2020
Rockets forward House ejected from NBA ‘bubble’ for unauthorized guest
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Basketball Association (NBA) removed Houston Rockets forward Danuel House from its Orlando, Florida, campus for violating health and safety protocols after he brought...
Sep 11, 2020
Cricket: ECB defends equality record after Holding criticism
LONDON (Reuters) - The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has defended its stance on diversity and equality after West Indies great Michael Holding criticised England and Australia for not taking a...
Sep 11, 2020
Fans barred from Tour de France stage finishes
By Julien Pretot CLERMONT FERRAND, France (Reuters) - No spectators will be allowed at any of the finishes of the Tour de France's stages as the race heads through regions labelled as coronavirus "red...
Sep 11, 2020
NFL monitoring air quality, could postpone 49ers opener
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is ready to adjust if the NFL moves the Week 1 game from Santa Clara due to the raging fires and poor air quality in northern California. The NFC champion ...
Sep 11, 2020
Siegemund, Zvonareva claim U.S. Open women’s doubles title
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Germany's Laura Siegemund and Russian Vera Zvonareva captured the U.S. Open women's doubles crown with a 6-4 6-4 win over third seeds Nicole Melichar of the United States and Chin...
Sep 11, 2020
Bastianini moving up to MotoGP with Ducati
(Reuters) - Moto2 title contender Enea Bastianini said on Friday he will move up to MotoGP with Ducati next season, with the team yet to be confirmed. The most likely destination is Spanish-based Avin...
Sep 11, 2020
Norris lifted by the return of F1 fans in COVID-hit season
By Alan Baldwin (Reuters) - McLaren's Lando Norris crashed in practice for the Tuscan Grand Prix at Mugello on Friday but his spirits were lifted by Formula One allowing fans back into the grandstands...
Sep 11, 2020
