Rafael Nadal reached his fourth consecutive grand slam final after overcoming an Roger Federer at the Australian Open. Federer came out firing but Nadal gradually wore him down to clinch a 6-7 (5/7) 6-2 7-6 (7/5) 6-4 win in three hours and 42 minutes and secure his place in Sunday night’s title decider against Novak […] Read more
Russian duo Maria Sharapova and Vera Zvonareva eased into the third round of the Australian Open Thursday as Serbia’s Ana Ivanovic also progressed in style. Former champion Sharapova lost just one game as she dismantled US qualifier Jamie Hampton 6-0, 6-1 on Melbourne Park’s centre court in just over an hour. It followed an equally […] Read more
For the entire football family, players, coaches, referees and directors alike, 2011 has been a year tinged with sadness. From legendary Brazilian midfielder Socrates to the vastly experienced Croatian coach Tomislav Ivic, football has lost some of its most iconic figures over the past twelve months. In a list that is by no means exhaustive, […] Read more
Lexus will unveil a sports-car concept next month at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and late last week the company revealed both an image and a name for the vehicle. The car, which will bow Jan. 9, has been dubbed the LF-LC and was designed at Lexus’ Calty design studios in Newport […] Read more
Germany are scrambling to catch up with football rivals England as the 2012 European Championship approaches – on Facebook. The national team’s official fan page has announced that more than one million people now “like” it. It added: “In 2012 we should overtake the pole position of England.” The England team’s Facebook page has more […] Read more
JETPACKS, SAFARIS AND FALCONS: The Ridiculous Life Of The Crown Prince Of Dubai HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, the 28-year-old crown prince of Dubai, leads a charmed life. He is the son of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of the […] Read more
David Beckham remained mum on his much-discussed football future, saying he is firmly focused on his Los Angeles Galaxy’s weekend clash with Houston for the MLS Cup. Major League Soccer’s title match on Sunday could see Beckham go out a champion, with his five-year contract with the Galaxy coming to a close. There remains a […] Read more
Defending champions United States clawed back from early deficits to seize the momentum and a 4-2 lead after the opening day foursomes at The Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne on Thursday. For the third straight event, the Americans claimed the early advantage after the opening foursomes as they look to extend their dominance in the […] Read more