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Roger Federer is accustomed to receiving a king’s welcome in whatever country he graces with his presence. He’s the perpetual sentimental favorite when he plays, with heavy support always behind him. Well, at least until his second-round match at Wimbledon. On one unforgettable day, Federer played the role of spoiler inside a roof-enabled Centre Court. The home crowd cheered louder...
Published: June 30, 2016
Antoine Griezmann gifted the match ball from France’s 2-1 last-16 defeat of the Republic of Ireland on Sunday—in which he scored twice—to the son of a French police officer who was murdered earlier this month. Commander Jean-Baptiste Salvaing and his partner Jessica Schneider were fatally stabbed recently in Paris by Larossi Abballa, a man who has pledged allegiance...
Published: June 30, 2016
With Carlos Sainz Jr. staying with Toro Rosso for the 2017 Formula One season, Kimi Raikkonen is likely to breathe a sigh of relief as he prepares for the impending Austrian Grand Prix. With Sainz viewed as a potential team-mate for Sebastian Vettel, the 2007 world champion has seen off one of the main threats to his seat at Ferrari. But with Daniel Ricciardo, Sergio Perez and Romain Grosjean...
Published: June 30, 2016
After the shock of the opening defeat to Italy, a sense of calm has returned to Belgium. They’ve won their last three games, scoring eight without reply, and the discontent in the squad—the vague threat of mutiny—seems to have receded. There is nothing, after all, quite so good for team spirit as winning. As they approach Friday’s semi-final against Wales, though, certain doubts...
Published: June 30, 2016
The best comedy has always been rooted in the truth, however bleak. In the aftermath of England’s woeful capitulation to Iceland on Monday night, a darkly amusing Vine emerged of manager Roy Hodgson on the side of the pitch. It was in the 56th minute, with England trailing 2-1 to Iceland and desperately trying to find a way back into the game; the camera focused on an anxious Hodgson,...
Published: June 30, 2016
A couple of marquee golfers have already pulled out of the 2016 Summer Olympics, but Dustin Johnson affirmed Wednesday his desire to compete for the United States in Rio de Janeiro. According to GolfChannel.com’s Will Gray, Johnson was one of four American stars who met with USA Golf in Akron, Ohio, to discuss questions they had about potentially participating in the Olympics. “I...
Published: June 29, 2016
Andy Murray, Garbine Muguruza and Venus Williams are all scheduled to grace the courts of the All England Club on Thursday at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships. Unfortunately, the keyword in that sentence is “scheduled” because rain has slowed the tournament’s progress so far. Extended weather delays throughout both Tuesday and Wednesday have left those waiting to play on the outside...
Published: June 29, 2016
Rain wreaked havoc on the All England Club on Wednesday for the second consecutive day, causing multiple delays and suspensions of play, but several high-profile stars still managed to take center stage at Wimbledon. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and third-seeded Roger Federer both prevailed in their second-round matchups as part of the men’s draw, while No. 3 Agnieszka Radwanska was...
Published: June 29, 2016
Novak Djokovic overcame a late surge to defeat Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(5) on Wednesday and book his place in the third round of Wimbledon 2016 following another day disrupted by the elements. Meanwhile, world No. 772 Marcus Willis saw his Wimbledon fairy tale unravel at the hands of legend Roger Federer, who defeated the Brit 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 to take his spot in the next stage of the...
Published: June 29, 2016
Roger Federer cruised through his second-round match with Marcus Willis at Wimbledon 2016 in straight sets on Wednesday, beating him 6-0, 6-3, 6-4. Though Federer never looked in danger of suffering a giant-killing early exit, Willis more than played his part in a thoroughly entertaining and heartwarming encounter, and on a number of occasions, the British qualifier was able to put his powerful serve...