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If you were to create the perfect Formula One driver for the 21st century, the final result would most likely resemble Max Verstappen, who’s fast becoming a hybrid of two of the finest talents of the modern era, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen. The Lewis part you see most days, if not every time the light at the end of the pit lane changes from red to green: blisteringly quick, adventurous,...
Published: June 5, 2015
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 3 Andy Murray did battle in a semifinal classic Friday at the French Open, but the day ended without a resolution as play was suspended with Djoker leading 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 3-3. Due to a storm, as well as impending darkness, the match was stopped, and it is set to resume Saturday at 7 a.m. ET, per Sports Illustrated Tennis. With Djokovic and Murray going blow for blow,...
Published: June 5, 2015
The women’s final at the 2015 French Open is set for Saturday, when No. 1 Serena Williams will take on No. 13 Lucie Safarova. There’s also still one undecided men’s semifinal between No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 3 Andy Murray. An incoming storm forced the match to be suspended with Djokovic leading 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 3-3 in the fourth set. The Roland Garros Twitter account has the information: As...
Published: June 5, 2015
Swedes dominate the top of the Nordea Masters leaderboard after two days, with amateur Marcus Kinhult and compatriot Jens Dantorp leading the way. The duo each backed up excellent opening rounds of 67 with solid four-under par rounds of 68 on Day 2, moving to nine-under ahead of the weekend. Kinhult is now only the second amateur in European Tour history to lead a tournament at the halfway point. They’re...
Published: June 5, 2015
There’s an obvious contrast to draw between Serena Williams and Lucie Safarova ahead of their French Open final at Roland Garros. Williams, the top seed and big favourite for glory, would lift a Slam title for the 20th time in her distinguished career should she triumph in the French capital. On the other side of the net, Safarova would be winning her first, finally delivering on the stellar...
Published: June 5, 2015
Lewis Hamilton will be desperate to banish memories of Mercedes’ faux pas in Monaco when he heads to one of his favourite races of the season, the Canadian Grand Prix. The reigning world champion has won on three occasions in Montreal and will fancy his chances of extending his 10-point lead from team-mate Nico Rosberg at the top of the driver standings with a strong performance this weekend. Practice...
Published: June 5, 2015
International Friendly–Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam Netherlands 3-4 USA Goals: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (NED) 27′, 49′; Gyasi Zardes (USA) 34′; Memphis Depay (NED) 53′ John Brooks (USA) 71′; Danny Williams (USA) 89′; Bobby Wood (USA) 90′ Netherlands: Cillessen, Janmaat (Van der Wiel 46′), Bruma, Martins Indi, Blind, Clasie (Sneijder...
Published: June 5, 2015
No. 8 Stan Wawrinka enjoyed little support during Friday’s French Open semifinal clash with No. 14 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, but the Swiss star blocked it out and came through with a 6-3, 6-7(1), 7-6(3), 6-4 win to advance to his first men’s singles final at Roland Garros. The match was a grind for Wawrinka, but he ultimately prevailed due to Tsonga’s inability to convert break points,...
Published: June 5, 2015
Like the German men’s side, Die Nationalelf wear stars above the DFB crest to symbolise their success at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. They start the tournament two stars behind their male counterparts, but the hope is they could add a third by going all the way in Canada this summer. However, issues in preparation and injuries to key players could be enough to cast doubt on their stature...
Published: June 5, 2015
Lewis Hamilton says he has already moved on from the bitter disappointment of losing a certain victory in Monaco. Called in for an unnecessary pit stop after Mercedes miscalculated the gap back to the cars behind, Hamilton looked devastated with third—but it’s all behind him now. The championship leader insists he is now fully focused on the future and securing the best possible result...