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Serena survives, next up Bertens in Paris
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» PARIS - Serena Williams moved to within two matches of winning a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 win over Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva in the French Open quarter-finals on Thursday.
Doping accused takes over Russian bobsleigh federation
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» MOSCOW - Weeks after his name emerged in damaging doping allegations two-time Olympic champion Alexander Zubkov has been elected president of Russia's troubled bobsleigh federation, local media reported on Thursday.
Shot put queen Adams wins again on road to Rio Olympics
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» ROME - New Zealand's shot put queen Valerie Adams continued to put last year's injury woes behind her with a dominant victory in Thursday's Diamond League meet in Rome.
Djokovic, Murray have history on minds in French Open
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic faces young gun Dominic Thiem in the French Open semi-finals Friday while Andy Murray tackles defending champion Stan Wawrinka looking to become the first British man in the final for 79 years.
Curry, LeBron showdown set in Cavaliers-Warriors repeat NBA final
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» OAKLAND (UNITED STATES) - Anticipation was building Thursday for the start of an NBA Finals rematch between the defending champion Golden State Warriors, sparked by sharpshooter Stephen Curry, and the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers.
Tokyo 'corruption' payment not on IOC agenda
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» LAUSANNE - Corruption suspicions did not come up when the Tokyo Olympic organising committee president met International Olympic Committee chiefs in Lausanne on Thursday.
US, Colombia ready for Copa America kick-off
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» SANTA CLARA (UNITED STATES) - A star-studded celebration of the world's oldest international football tournament will get under way in California on Friday, when the United States takes on Colombia to open the Copa America Centenario.
Muhammad Ali in hospital with respiratory problem
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been hospitalised for a respiratory issue, his spokesman said Thursday.
BMC rider Van Garderen to shun Rio over Zika concerns
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» PARIS - Top American cyclist Tejay Van Garderen will not compete at the Rio Olympics even if selected due to fears over the Zika virus.
Thailand kick off King's Cup campaign today
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 03/06/2016
» When the prestigious King's Cup kicks off today, the Thai national squad will be carrying a massive burden of expectations with the home team fans hoping that their nine-year wait for the title will come to an end this weekend.