Bryan brothers win doubles to cut Croatia’s lead over US to 2-1 in Davis CupPOREC, Croatia — Bob and Mike Bryan beat Roko Karanusic and Lovro Zovko to keep the United States alive in the Davis Cup, cutting Croatia’s quarterfinal lead to 2-1 on Saturday. Israel reaches Davis Cup semifinals after beating Russia in doublesTEL AVIV, Israel — Israel has reached its first Davis Cup semifinal by taking an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Russia with a five-set win in the doubles match. Blake, Fish falter giving Croatia a 2-0 lead against US in Davis Cup quarterfinalsPOREC, Croatia — Marin Cilic outlasted Mardy Fish in five sets to give Croatia a 2-0 lead over the United States after the opening singles of their Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday. Karlovic rallies past Blake, giving Croatia a 1-0 lead against US in Davis Cup quarterfinalsPOREC, Croatia — Marin Cilic outlasted Mardy Fish in five sets to give Croatia a 2-0 lead over the United States after the opening singles of their Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday. Del Potro routes Minar to draw Argentina even with Czech Republic in Davis Cup quartersOSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Juan Martin del Potro outclassed Ivo Minar 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 and Argentina draw even with the Czech Republic after the opening singles in their best-of-five Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday. Sela beats Youzhny to give Israel a 2-0 lead over Russia in Davis Cup quarterfinalsTEL AVIV, Israel — Israel took a surprising 2-0 lead over Russia in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Friday after Dudi Sela rallied to beat Mikhai Youzhny in the second singles match. Karlovic rallies to beat Blake and give Croatia 1-0 lead against US in Davis Cup quarterfinalsPOREC, Croatia — Ivo Karlovic has rallied from two sets down to beat James Blake 6-7 (5), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3), 7-5 and give Croatia a 1-0 lead over the United States in their best-of-five Davis Cup quarterfinal series. Szavay beats Bacsinszky, will face Bondarenko in semifinals of Budapest Grand PrixBUDAPEST, Hungary — Fourth-seeded Agnes Szavay of Hungary defeated qualifier Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland 6-2, 6-3 Friday to reach the semifinals of the Budapest Grand Prix. Berdych prevails over Monaco to give Czechs 1-0 lead over Argentina in Davis Cup quarterfinalOSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Tomas Berdych has outlasted Juan Monaco 6-4, 2-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to give the Czech Republic a 1-0 lead over Argentina in their best-of-five Davis Cup quarterfinals series. Israel takes 2-0 lead over Russia in Davis Cup quarterfinalsTEL AVIV, Israel — Israel has taken a surprising 2-0 lead over Russia in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Dudi Sela rallied to beat Mikhai Youzhny in the second singles match. Israel’s Harel Levy upsets Russia’s Igor Andreev in Davis Cup quarterfinal matchupTEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s Harel Levy has upset Russia’s Igor Andreev 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to give the hosts a 1-0 lead in their best-of-five Davis Cup quarterfinal matchup. Australia, US reach quarters with unbeaten marks at world junior basketball championships
WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Russia offers its viewers a choice between soccer or statesmanshipMOSCOW — Millions of Russians were expected to tune out President Barack Obama’s news conference Monday with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and instead tune in to a rebroadcast of a June 13 Russian league soccer match on the main state-run sports channel. Bondarenko comes from behind to beat Sprem at Budapest Grand Prix’s first roundBUDAPEST, Hungary — Sixth-seeded Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine has beaten Karolina Sprem of Croatia 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the first round of the GDF Suez Grand Prix in Budapest. Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia beats Jordan Cox of US to win boys’ title at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia won the boys’ title at Wimbledon on Sunday by beating Jordan Cox of the United States 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the final. Borzakovsky, Collins, win in rain-soaked Znamensky Brothers Memorial meet in RussiaZHUKOVSKY, Russia — Former Olympic champion Yury Borzakovsky won the 800 meters in cold and rainy conditions at the Znamensky Brothers Memorial meet near Moscow on Sunday. Bulgaria hoping to secure a Formula One grand prix for 2011SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria is hoping to strike a deal that would allow the Balkan country to host a Formula One grand prix in 2011. Former Romania soccer captain Popescu admits having been informer for secret policeBUCHAREST, Romania — A former captain of Romania’s national soccer team said he was an informer for the country’s secret police during the regime of the late dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Serbia: Australian athlete diagnosed with swine flu at World University GamesBELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian health authorities have diagnosed an Australian athlete with swine flu at the World University Games. ‘The Williams Way’: Sisters Venus, Serena win easily to reach Wimbledon semifinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Her 19th consecutive victory at the All England Club already wrapped up, Venus Williams grabbed a seat and watched younger sister Serena win easily to reach the semifinals, too. Top-ranked Rafael Nadal left off Spain team for Davis Cup quarterfinalsLONDON — Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was left off Spain’s team for the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday because of sore knees. Top-ranked Rafael Nadal officially left off Spain team for Davis Cup quarterfinalsLONDON — Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was officially left off Spain’s team for the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. Blake gets nod over Fish, Querrey for 2nd singles spot on US Davis Cup team, alongside RoddickWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — James Blake is joining Andy Roddick and the Bryan brothers on the U.S. Davis Cup team that will play Croatia in next month’s quarterfinals. Fedorov returns to his homeland; former NHL MVP signs 2-year contract with Russian clubWASHINGTON — Nineteen years after defecting from the Soviet Union, Sergei Fedorov is leaving the NHL to play in his homeland. Venus Williams beats Stefanie Voegele at Wimbledon; Andy Roddick, Dinara Safina advanceWIMBLEDON, England — Five points into her opening match at Wimbledon, Venus Williams slipped and went sprawling on the grass she loves. Dinara Safina and Venus Williams are among featured players on today’s Wimbledon scheduleWIMBLEDON, England — Women’s top seed Dinara Safina and No. 3 Venus Williams are among the featured players on Tuesday’s Wimbledon schedule. Drawing confidence from high expectations, Serena Williams wins 1st-round Wimbledon matchWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams knows she’s expected to win when Wimbledon begins, and that’s fine with her. Bolt runs 9.77 with strong tail wind at Golden Spike meet in Czech RepublicOSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Olympic champion and world-record holder Usain Bolt has run the 100 meters in 9.77 seconds to win the Golden Spike meet. Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Polish canoeist’s appeal against Beijing disqualificationLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Polish canoeist Adam Seroczynski went to sport’s highest court Tuesday trying to overturn his disqualification from the Beijing Olympics for doping. Faulk of US wins 110-meter hurdles in Prague, posting 5th fastest time of yearPRAGUE — Dexter Faulk of the United States has won the men’s 110-meter hurdles at the Josef Odlozil Memorial Grand Prix, posting the fifth fastest time in the world this year. Putin appoints new Sochi Olympics construction chief, tells him to keep eye on costsNOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has appointed Taimuraz Bolloyev as the new construction chief for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Organizers for Russia Open cancel this year’s tournament after main sponsor pulls outMOSCOW — Organizers have canceled this year’s Russian Open golf tournament after the event’s main sponsor pulled out. Lawrie slams, pitches Washington past Georgia 9-3 for shot at NCAA softball titleOKLAHOMA CITY — National player of the year Danielle Lawrie hit a grand slam and made it hold up with a five-hitter and Washington beat Georgia 9-3 Sunday night to earn a spot in the finals of the Women’s College World Series. Georgia edges Washington 9-8 in highest-scoring game ever at Women’s College World SeriesOKLAHOMA CITY — Brianna Hesson walked to force in the winning run in the ninth inning and Georgia beat Washington 9-8 Sunday in the highest scoring game in Women’s College World Series history. Stephens homers twice, Hale closes door as Buckeyes knock Georgia from NCAA tournamentTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Michael Stephens hit a pair of homers, including a three-run shot to highlight a six-run seventh inning, and Ohio State beat Georgia 13-6 on Sunday to eliminate the Bulldogs from the NCAA tournament. |
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