Teenager Rune relishing big stage, aiming for the top
PARIS : Danish teenager Holger Rune is aiming to become the world's best player and his results at the French Open suggest that one of the sport's most exciting prospects is on the right track.
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Ex-Formula One boss Ecclestone arrested in Brazil on gun charge
Former Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone was arrested at an airport in Brazil after security officers found an unlicensed handgun in his luggage, but he released shortly after on bail, media reports and police said on Thursday.
Pavan, Humana-Paredes drop opening match at Ostrava Elite 16
Canadian beach volleyball duo Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes suffered a 21-19,18-21,15-13 loss to Svenja Müller and Cinja Tillmann of Germany in their opening match at the FIVB Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
Canada stuns Sweden with OT comeback in quarter-final at men's hockey worlds
Drake Batherson scored 43 seconds into overtime, putting the finishing touches on Canada's 4-3 comeback victory over Sweden in the quarter-finals at the world hockey championship on Thursday in Finland.
Kimi Raikkonen to make Cup debut with Trackhouse at Watkins Glen
Former Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut with Trackhouse Racing at Watkins Glen, the team announced Thursday.
Raikkonen to make racing return in NASCAR with Trackhouse
Former Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen will return to racing when the Finnish driver makes his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Watkins Glen in August.
Lakshya Sen To Train With Viktor Axelson In Dubai, PV Sindhu Gets Approval To Take Fitness Trainer
World Championship bronze medallist Lakshya Sen is all set to train with World No. 1 Victor Axelson in Dubai from Sunday with the Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) approving his request, keeping in mind the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The MOC also cleared two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu's request for her fitness trainer M Srikanth Madapalli to accompany her abroad under Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), the ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
French Open: 'Oooh!' - Tim Henman reacts as rising star Holger Rune crashes into board at back of court
Tim Henman has given his reaction after rising star Holger Rune took a very nasty tumble at the back of the court during his French Open second-round match. Fortunately, the 19-year-old was okay to continue, and he managed to complete a straightforward 6-2 6-3 6-3 victory over Henri Laaksonen of Switzerland.