Tennis: Federer survives big scare as Mannarino retires injured

LONDON (REUTERS) – Eight-times champion Roger Federer survived a massive scare against Adrian Mannarino before advancing to the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday (June 29) when the Frenchman retired with a knee injury after slipping on court. The match was poised at 6-4 6-7(3) 3-6 6-2 with Federer forcing a fifth set before Mannarino, celebrating... » read more

Golf: Bland sets US Open pace, Matsuyama flirts with cut

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (REUTERS) – Englishman Richard Bland, in only his fourth major appearance, upstaged some of the game’s biggest names to grab the early US Open second-round lead on Friday (June 18) while Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama was at risk of missing the cut. The 48-year-old Bland, who only qualified for the US Open... » read more

Long distances are now music to DJ Smith’s ears
Long distances are now music to DJ Smith’s ears

When Kiss92 DJ Carol Smith needs an extra push to complete her 7km runs thrice a week, she turns to her favourite Christmas music and fast-paced songs like Beyonce’s Run The World (Girls). “When I’m tired but need to go on, listening to a pacy song helps me keep up the pace rather than slow... » read more