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Nico Rosberg became the first Formula One driver to be interviewed over pit-to-car radio at last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The German produced an almost faultless lap to claim pole position at the Suzuka circuit, moving ever closer to his maiden world championship. But before he could celebrate the feat with his Mercedes team, Rosberg first had to answer questions posed by three-time grand...
Published: October 11, 2016
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was made to work hard against Fabio Fognini at the 2016 Shanghai Rolex Masters on Tuesday but eventually prevailed 6-3, 6-3 over the Italian to book his place in the third round. The Serbian was some way off his brilliant best and Fognini had his opportunities to force the match to a decider, but he made too many needless errors that Djokovic took...
Published: October 11, 2016
AMSTERDAM ARENA, Netherlands — Sometimes a change of scenery can make all the difference. It worked for Turkey, decamping to Konya from Istanbul midway through their Euro 2016 qualification campaign and plotting an improbable course towards France. Last week, the Netherlands—the nation left (eventually vainly) clawing for scraps with Fatih Terim’s team in Group A behind Czech Republic...
Published: October 11, 2016
The United States men’s national team welcome New Zealand to the RFK Stadium in the capital city on Tuesday night, as the Stars and Stripes prepare for 2018 World Cup qualification. It is only the third occasion America has met the five-time Oceania Football Association champions, with the U.S. readying themselves for upcoming Hexagonal action. Manager Jurgen Klinsmann will have the...
Published: October 11, 2016
Mexico’s preparation for November’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers continues on Tuesday as they take on Panama in a friendly at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. El Tri‘s first match in the Hexagonal—the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia—is against the United States, before they face Panama again. Tuesday’s clash will be vital...
Published: October 11, 2016
Tiger Woods: PGA Tour grinder. Given a career resume that makes him a mandatory part of chats regarding the game’s all-time greats, even suggesting such a label seems blasphemous. After all, he has 79 tour victories and 14 major championships. The Associated Press deemed him the “Athlete of the Decade” for the first 10 years of the millennium. He’ll be the player today’s...
Published: October 10, 2016
England captain Wayne Rooney admitted he’s going through “a difficult period” on Monday after learning he would be dropped to the bench for Tuesday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Slovenia. Caretaker manager Gareth Southgate made the decision to drop his armband wearer after a lull in form this season, although Rooney added he’s ready to make any impact he can,...
Published: October 10, 2016
Tiger Woods is withdrawing from the 2016 Safeway Open, announcing the decision in a statement on his website: After a lot of soul searching and honest reflection, I know that I am not yet ready to play on the PGA TOUR or compete in Turkey. My health is good, and I feel strong, but my game is vulnerable and not where it needs to be. When I announced last week I was going to Safeway,...
Published: October 10, 2016
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sailed through the first round of the 2016 Shanghai Rolex Masters on Monday, as he swept aside Florian Mayer in straight sets. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev knocked out John Isner, Benoit Paire did the same for Joao Sousa, Nicolas Almagro dumped out Mikhail Youzhny and qualifier Kyle Edmund overcame Federico Delbonis. Here are all the scores and results from Monday’s action: Here...
Published: October 10, 2016
After flirting with several drivers over the course of this season, it seems Renault have finally found the one to lead them back to the summit of Formula One. Although they have had a season to forget in 2016, Renault—one of the few full-blown factory operations in F1—remain one of the most attractive teams on the grid. And after years of plodding around in the midfield for the likes of...