Heather Watson survives the blistering heat to beat qualifier and reach Miami round two
The sun that attracts most people to southern Florida was torture for Heather Watson on Wednesday but she refused to wilt in her best unyielding fashion. The British number one was resilient in the fierce mid-day heat, and edged closer…
Victoria Azarenka to face Jelena Jankovic in Miami Open second round after straight-sets win over Silvia Soler-Espinosa
Two-time Miami Open winner Victoria Azarenka defeated Spain’s Silvia Soler-Espinosa 6-1 6-3 on Wednesday to set up a second round meeting with Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic. Former world No 1 Azarenka made her name with victory in Miami in 2009 and…
CM Punk poses for UFC photoshoot after swapping WWE for mixed martial arts
• CM Punk, real name Phillip Brooks, left the WWE last year • The 36-year-old announced he was joining UFC in December 2014 • CM punk is not due to make his UFC debut until later this year Former WWE…
Manny Pacquiao spends almost $2,000 on anti-inflammatory cream as star suffers leg cramps ahead of Floyd Mayweather fight
• Manny Pacquiao is deep in training to fight Floyd Mayweather • He suffers from bad leg cramps due to the size of his calves • Pacquiao spends $1,800 on a tube of anti-inflammatory cream • He has had to…
David Haye targets world champion Deontay Wilder as comeback gathers pace
• David Haye has not fought since he beat Dereck Chisora in 2012 • He suffered a serious shoulder injury preparing for Tyson Fury in 2013 • The former heavyweight champion insists he is ready to make a comeback •…
Lewis Hamilton vows to create history with Mercedes after strong start to the season
Lewis Hamilton is determined to’ create history’ again this Formula One season after insisting there is more to come despite a perfect start to the new year. Reigning world champion Hamilton claimed pole, fastest lap and race win in the…
Swaziland 1-3 South Africa: Bafana Bafana back to winning ways
The away side got back to winning ways on Wednesday with a comfortable triumph thanks to two quick fire goals in the second half Two goals in as many second-half minutes helped seal a 3-1 friendly win over Swaziland for…
Real Madrid starlet Jack Harper targeted by Spain after Scotland snub
The 19-year-old was labelled as a “luxury player” by the Under-19s boss Ricky Sbragia, and the player’s father has now revealed Spain have been in contact Real Madrid starlet Jack Harper has attracted interest from the Spanish national side after…
Japan 6-0 Honduras: Honda, Inui and Yoshida on target in easy win
The home side essentially had the win sealed by half time as they went in 3-0 at the break before completing the demolition of the Central Americans reports Goal.com Japan recovered from their recent defeat to Brazil by thrashing Honduras…
Scotland 1-0 Northern Ireland: Berra the unlikely hero for hosts
The Ipswich Town centre-back rose highest at the near post to head in a Matt Ritchie corner five minutes from time and condemn the visitors to back-to-back defeats Christophe Berra scored a late winner as Scotland prepared for a crucial…
Low: We couldn’t take control against Australia
The world champions were held to a 2-2 draw with Australia on Wednesday and the coach admits his side could not dictate the game as they wanted Marco Reus put the world champions ahead after just 17 minutes before goals…
