Articles filed under Tennis
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Chris Kermode appointed to 2nd term as chairman of ATPMar 10, 2016 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Chris Kermode has been appointed to a second term as head of the ATP, the governing body of men's tennis. Kermode, who became the ATP's executive chairman ...
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Column: Nothing courageous about Sharapova coming cleanMar 10, 2016 6:00 am - It's always a bit surprising when fellow athletes defend cheaters in their midst, something Serena Williams seemed more than eager to do for Maria Sharapova. Then again,...
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Murray: Careful to read everything that is relevant to himMar 10, 2016 6:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Scottish tennis star Andy Murray reacted to Maria Sharapova's failed drug test by noting that he's careful to read everything that is relevan...
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Serena says it's 'really cool' having sister Venus with herMar 10, 2016 6:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Serena Williams said it is "really cool" to have older sister Venus with her at the BNP Paribas Open. "This is kind of where everything start...
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Pound: Sharapova guilty of 'willful negligence' in drug testMar 09, 2016 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Maria Sharapova was guilty of "willful negligence" for using meldonium, and international tennis officials were aware that many players were taking the dru...
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Serena Williams beats Wozniacki in exhibition at GardenMar 09, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Serena Williams beat good friend Caroline Wozniacki 7-5, 6-4 in an exhibition at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The 21-time Grand Slam champion hasn't...
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Players shocked, saddened by Maria Sharapova's 'big mistake'Mar 09, 2016 6:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Agnieszka Radwanska said she was "shocked, like everyone else" when Maria Sharapova revealed Monday that she failed a drug test in January at...
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Kremlin says Sharapova doping case doesn't reflect RussiaMar 09, 2016 6:00 am - MOSCOW (AP) - The Kremlin says Maria Sharapova's doping case and others like it should not be considered a reflection of Russian sport as a whole. Sharapova is the most ...
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Laura Siegemund, Kurumi Nara advance in Indian WellsMar 09, 2016 6:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Qualifiers Laura Siegemund of Germany and Kurumi Nara of Japan set up matches against the Williams sisters with first-round victories Wednesd...
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Smith extends deal as Britain's Davis Cup captainMar 09, 2016 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Leon Smith has signed a new contract as Britain's Davis Cup captain through 2018 after leading the country to its first title in the team event in 79 years...