Kontaveit, Muguruza book WTA Finals showdown

Guadalajara, Mexico, Nov 17 (AFP/APP):Anett Kontaveit will face Garbine Muguruza in the final of the season-ending WTA Finals in Guadalajara after both women battled through the semi-finals in contrasting fashion Tuesday. Sixth seed Muguruza overpowered Spanish compatriot Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-3 to reach the final […]

Canada eye World Cup dream as Mexico freeze

Los Angeles, Nov 17 (AFP/APP):Canada took a giant stride towards their first World Cup finals appearance in 36 years on Tuesday after beating Mexico 2-1 to vault to the top of the CONCACAF qualifying standings. Two goals either side of half-time from Turkey-based forward Cyle […]

Djokovic ‘shocked’ by Peng disappearance

Turin, Italy, Nov 15 (AFP/APP):Novak Djokovic expressed his shock Monday at the ‘disappearance’ of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, who has not been heard from since accusing a powerful politician of sexual assault. Peng claimed earlier this month that former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli had assaulted […]

Australia beat New Zealand to win T20 World Cup

Dubai, Nov 14 (AFP/APP):Mitchell Marsh hit an unbeaten 77 as Australia beat New Zealand by eight wickets to clinch their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday. Chasing 173 for victory, Australia depended on a 92-run second-wicket stand between David Warner, who made 53, and […]

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