Australian Open champion and top seed Novak Djokovic launched his BNP Paribas Open title defence in ruthless style on Saturday, crushing Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis 6-1 6-3 in the second round. Playing near-flawless tennis from the baseline, the Serb broke his opponent twice in each set to coast to victory in just under an hour on the showpiece stadium court at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Djokovic, seeking a fourth title at Indian Wells, breezed through […]
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World champion Hamilton continues winning in Australia
Lewis Hamilton’s world championship defence got off to a flying start on Sunday (March 15) with a crushing victory for Mercedes in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as Formula One rivals succumbed to a farcical rash of reliability problems. Pole-sitter Hamilton started from a grid reduced to 15 cars from a possible 20 and cruised to his 34th race win with a 1.3-second gap to runner-up team mate Nico Rosberg. With Mercedes enjoying a Sunday […]
Pacquiao confident to prevail against Mayweather, Jr
In boxing, Manny Pacquiao said that he is confident that he can overcome Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s defense in the ring.
Pacquiao and Mayweather promise an exciting fight
Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao promised an exciting fight to their fans in a press conference held at Los Angeles.
Pacquiao begins sparring session
Manny Pacquiao begins his sparring session for his preparation for the mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Coach Freddie Roach said that he has a secret sparring partner for Pacquiao.
Rose may return this NBA season
Former MVP Derrick Rose believes that he may once again join the Chicago Bulls this National Basketball Association (NBA) season after he recovered from his knee surgery.
Coach admits difficult fight ahead for Pacquiao
Coach Freddie Roach admitted that the upcoming mega-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. would be difficult for Pacquiao.
Trainer Freddie Roach cannot wait for Pacquiao’s fight against Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach spoke about the upcoming fight against Floyd Mayweather after watching his pupil, two-time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming, lose his first title fight to Amnat Ruenroeng of Thailand on Saturday (March 7) in Macau. Roach’s biggest challenge will be when his protégé Manny Pacquiao faces off with Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2 in a long awaited mega bout. “I don’t think he’s (Mayweather) passed it at all. […]
Roy Jones offers help to Manny Pacquiao
In boxing, former champion Roy Jones offered to help Manny Pacquiao in his preparation for the mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Pacquiao prepares for the “fight of his life”
Manny Pacquiao intensively prepares for what he calls “the fight of my life” as he undergo serious training in the United States for his upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Coach Roach has a strategy to beat Mayweather Jr
Coach Freddy Roach has the perfect strategy to hand Floyd Mayweather Jr. his first defeat at the hands of Manny Pacquiao.
Slovak Filip Polc wins Valparaiso downhill bike race
Slovakian Filip Polc raced to his third win at the Red Bull Valparaiso, Cerro Abajo downhill mountain bike race Sunday (March 1) afternoon in front of thousands of cheering fans lining the city streets. Polc navigated the tricky 1.7 kilometre (1.05 mile) urban course in central Chile that winds down ramps, stairs, streets, and man-made obstacles in 2 minutes, 28.06 seconds. In speaking after his victory, Polc acknowledged the treacherous trail to victory. “The course […]