Authorities say a police officer was injured while rescuing someone in a Portland hotel room after a fire broke out. Portland Fire & Rescue said on Twitter the fire started Wednesday evening on the fourth floor of a Comfort Inn hotel in a bathroom.
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Venus Williams into Australian Open final
Veteran Venus Williams has ended CoCo Vandeweghe’s giantkilling run to become the oldest Australian Open women’s finalist in professional tennis history. Turning 37 in June, Williams battled back from a set down to defeat her gallant American compatriot 6-7 6-2 6-3 in Thursday’s first semifinal at Melbourne Park.
Nadal says he needs to peak to beat Dimitrov in semifinals
Even with such vast experience on the big occasion of a Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal is nervous. His jitters aren’t eased by an impressive 7-1 head-to-head lead over Australian Open semifinal rival Grigor Dimitrov.
The Latest: Williams levels AO semifinal vs Vandeweghe
Venus Williams has beaten CoCo Vandeweghe 6-7 , 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the Australian Open, becoming the oldest finalist in the tournament’s history The Latest: Venus reaches 1st Aussie Open final in 14 years Venus Williams has beaten CoCo Vandeweghe 6-7 , 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the Australian Open, becoming the oldest finalist in the tournament’s history Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jrxyYE United States’ Venus Williams celebrates after defeating compatriot Coco Vandeweghe during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.
Venus Williams beats Coco Vandweghe to reach surprise Australian Open final
Venus Williams beats Coco Vandeweghe to reach surprise Australian Open final Venus Williams beat Coco Vandeweghe in three sets to reach her first Grand Slam final since 2009. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jrDX6o Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open final for the first time in 14 years after rallying to beat Coco Vandeweghe 6-7 , 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday.
Frampton v Santa Cruz: The big fight
… news Date : Saturday January 28, 2016 Venue : MGM Grand, Las Vegas TV Start Time : 0100 GMT (Sunday January 29), Sky Sports 1 Main event time : Around 0400-0500 GMT (Approx) Carl Frampton ( 8/13 ) v Leo Santa Cruz ( 11/8 ) (WBA super featherweight – …
Federer, Williams sisters – 30s in vogue in Australian semis
Switzerland’s Roger Federer, left, is congratulated by Germany’s Mischa Zverev during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. Switzerland’s Roger Federer, left, is congratulated by Germany’s Mischa Zverev during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.
Passengers filmed chanting anti-Semitic songs on way to Man City-Tottenham match
Anti-Semitic songs chanted by passengers on a tram ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League meeting with Tottenham on Saturday have been widely condemned by the Jewish community. Video footage on a tram ahead of the match appears to show supporters heading to the match singing ‘you’re getting gassed in the morning’ – a reference to the treatment of Jews in concentration camps during the Second World War.
Case dropped against man jailed 25 years in tourist slaying
Prosecutors dropped a case Wednesday against a man who spent a quarter-century behind bars in an infamous tourist killing before getting his conviction overturned. Johnny Hincapie’s eyes moistened as prosecutors said they wouldn’t retry him in a case that once symbolized a city roiled by random crime.
Nadal wins, keeps prospects of Roger-Rafa final alive
Spain’s Rafael Nadal yells while playing Canada’s Milos Raonic during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. Spain’s Rafael Nadal throws a ball back to a ball boy during quarterfinal against Canada’s Milos Raonic at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017.
Williams, Lucic-Baroni win at throwback Australian Open
Serena Williams reached her 10th consecutive Grand Slam semifinal, and kept her bid alive for a record 23rd major title, with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Johanna Konta at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Her opponent in the semifinals, Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, who beat fifth-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, had a much longer wait to get back to this stage at a major – nearly 18 years.
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How do you coach a player like Kyrgios?
MELBOURNE: It is a question on everyone’s lips at Melbourne Park: how do you coach a player like Nick Kyrgios?The host country’s most talented player bombed out of the Australian Open in week one amid more criticism of his attitude, behaviour and commitment.The 21-year-old was fined a total of US$5,500 for an audible obscenity and racket abuse on his way to a second-round defeat to Italy’s Andreas Seppi, a match he led by two sets to love.In October, he was banned for eight weeks after clashing with fans and the chair umpire, and walking off court in the middle of a point at the Shanghai Masters.That ban was reduced to three weeks after he agreed to consult a sports psychologist, and after his Melbourne loss Kyrgios admitted it might be time to hire a coach.Many top names have already ruled themselves out of the role, and whoever does take on the job will need to be as strong a character … (more)
Tearful Lucic-Baroni extends fairytale into semis
Melbourne, Jan 25 Courageous Mirjana Lucic-Baroni kept her fairytale Australian Open alive Wednesday by stunning fifth seed Karolina Pliskova to make her first Grand Slam semi-final since Wimbledon in 1999. The unseeded Croat, a former teenage prodigy whose career was derailed by personal trauma, used all her experience to upset the Czech 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in a Rod Laver Arena epic, before collapsing on court in tears.
Serena overwhelms Konta to sweep into Melbourne semis
MELBOURNE: Serena Williams remained on course for her 23rd grand slam title by quelling the challenge of in-form Briton Johanna Konta 6-2 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the eighth time on Wednesday.The 35-year-old American served up 10 aces and thumped 25 winners over 75 minutes on Rod Laver Arena to join sister Venus in the last four, where she will play 34-year-old Croatian Mirjana Lucic-Baroni.Ninth seed Konta, who reached the semi-finals here last year and won the Sydney warm-up tournament, managed a single break in the second set but was unable… Oscar 2017: Did you know Dev Patel is the third actor of Indian origin to have made it to the Oscars nominations?
‘Real Madrid’s unbeaten run doesn’t matter’ – Michel tells players to adapt to boos
Despite beating Malaga 2-1 on Saturday, Zinedine Zidane’s men were jeered by their supporters, but the former midfielder says it will always happen Real Madrid fans will always jeer their own players despite their 40-game unbeaten run, according to former player Michel. Michel won six La Liga titles and two UEFA Cups during a long spell as a Madrid player, eventually going on to coach their B team and latterly, Sevilla and Marseille.
Walcott: I told Wenger his team talk reminded me of Al Pacino
The Arsenal star was left in no doubt as to his manager’s desire to win another Premier League title after a speech he compared to ‘Any Given Sunday’ Theo Walcott has compared a speech given by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to the classic Al Pacino team talk in the film ‘Any Given Sunday’. Walcott is currently Arsenal’s longest-serving player and knows Wenger better than most, but his latest revelation may surprise some people.
Glenn Dyer’s TV ratings
That Roger Federer is something special. His straight-sets win last night over Mischa Zverev was strategic tennis at its best, and the Seven Network bosses from Kerry Stokes down gave thanks, once again.
Plymouth Argyle looking into keeping temporary Home Park… 1
Exeter City could be set to face an even bigger crowd at Home Park than usual when they travel to Plymouth Argyle on February 11 for the season’s second Devon derby after the Pilgrims revealed they are reviewing whether to keep the temporary seating that is currently at the ground. Argyle took the decision to erect 2,000 extra seats to satisfy demand for tickets for their FA Cup replay with Liverpool earlier this month, meaning over 17,000 fans were in attendance for the game.
John Sheridan paid for his foul-mouthed rant at Notts County and is now managing Oldham
New Notts County owner Alan Hardy has revealed that manager John Sheridan was sacked for gross misconduct following his expletive-laden rant at match officials. Last week, a Football Association document was made public for the first time detailing the foul and abusive comments made by Sheridan towards referee Eddie Ilderton and fourth official Matthew Donohue during a 2-0 defeat to Wycombe on December 10. The report revealed details of Sheridan saying to Donohue ”You’re a f****** c***.
Andy Murray not named in initial Great Britain Davis Cup team for Canada tie
Great Britain are set to be without Andy Murray for their Davis Cup clash with Canada next weekend after he was not named in the initial four-man team. Captain Leon Smith has not ruled out adding the world number one should he change his mind about playing in the World Group first-round tie in Ottawa, starting on February 3. “We will continue to speak with Andy in the coming days regarding his potential involvement and if he decides he would like to be part of the team then we can of course change the nominations as necessary,” said Smith.
Nick Kyrgios in but Bernard Tomic makes himself unavailable for Davis Cup
Bernard Tomic has made himself unavailable for Australia’s opening Davis Cup tie against the Czech Republic in Melbourne next month.Australia’s No.2 player was a notable omission from the Australian team named on Thursday, unable to commit to the tie given his schedule and tournament commitments. Monfils incredible shot, that almost went in It may not have gone in, but French tennis star Gael Monfils surprised everyone with his shot against Rafael Nadal.
Davis Cup captain Leon Smith (right) will include Andy Murray in his squad.
Murray flew home from Melbourne on Monday night following his shock Australian Open defeat to Mischa Zverev and must now decide whether to make the trip to Ottawa. Murray had originally planned not to play but the Scot’s early exit from the first grand slam of the year could yet change his thinking.
Championship news: are Aston Villa set to sign Barnsley duo? Chelsea defender loaned to Brighton
Aston Villa could be close to completing a double signing from Championship rivals Barnsley, with Conor Hourihane and James Bree both being heavily linked with moves to Villa Park. According to the Sun, Steve Bruce’s side have already won the race to sign Tykes right-back Bree, with the clubs apparently agreeing terms over a A 3m transfer.
Roddick came up short at majors, but proud of longevity
Andy Roddick won the U.S. Open, reached the final of Wimbledon three times and was a fixture in the top 10 for much of his career. Still, he didn’t think his induction in the International Tennis Hall of Fame was a sure thing.
Vital Preview – League 1, 24th January 2017
The 2016-17 season continues with the latest games – albeit only a couple – this midweek. This will see us among those involved with three points of course the aim.
Stam On Derby Defeat & Fulham Next
Reading slipped to successive defeats when beaten at Derby on Saturday with the Royals keen to avoid a third straight loss in the rearranged meeting with Fulham tonight. Saturday’s 3-2 loss at Derby had started with John Swift putting Reading ahead but goals from Darren Bent, Tom Ince and Will Hughes left the Rams in control.
Spurr Delight At Villa Involvement And Point
Tommy Spurr hasn’t had much involvement for Preston since his summer signing from Blackburn but he was involved in the draw at Aston Villa on Saturday. He told the Official Website .
Wenger Reflects On Burnley
Having covered his tunnel escapes previously on the site and the subsequent confirmation of his FA charge, manager Arsene Wenger gives his thoughts on the match itself. Meeting the media for his post game press conference after the two one victory at the Emirates Stadium, Wenger told the Official Site that whilst Burnley didn’t make it easy for us, he certainly never saw a match like that with so many talking points coming.
Fonte To West Ham – New Captain’s Confirmed
With Southampton confirming ahead of the weekend’s victory over Leicester City that club captain Jose Fonte had moved on to West Ham United, manager Claude Puel has named his new club skippers. Beginning with Fonte firstly, he headed out of St Mary’s Stadium on Friday with the 33 year old bringing down the curtain on a seven year long spell with us that us took us from League One into the Europa League and his departure was on the cards with the various contradictions aired over contracts and his ultimate transfer request.
Archie on court for third year | Photos
WHILE many of us have been watching the Australian Open from our couches, Archie Harrison has been chasing around balls on court for a third year in a row. Archie is the fifth in his family to work at the grand slam and it is the seventh year with a ball kid for mum Buffy Harrison.
Vandeweghe seals place in Australian Open semi-final
Coco Vandeweghe blasted her way into her first grand slam semi-final with a dominant display of power tennis to destroy French Open champion Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-0 at the Australian Open. The 25-year-old American, who was equally as impressive in dispatching world No 1 Angelique Kerber in the previous round, controlled the match from the seventh game of the first set when she achieved her first break of serve.
Venus Williams makes history at Australian Open semifinals
When the 36-year-old beat Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4 7-6 on Tuesday, the American became the oldest women’s semifinalist at the Australian Open in the Open Era. Whose record did she beat? Younger sister Serena, who was 34 last year in reaching the last four at Melbourne Park.
Wayne Rooney “committed” to Man Utd amid Chinese Super League speculation
Wayne Rooney insists he is happy and committed to Manchester United amid speculation of a move to the lucrative Chinese Super League. Rooney scored his 250th Manchester United goal in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Stoke to pass Sir Bobby Charlton as the club’s record goalscorer.
Nadal holds off Monfils, advances to Australian Open quarterfinals
Rafael Nadal held off Gael Monfils, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, to reach the 30th Grand Slam quarterfinal of his career on Monday in a battle of shot-making gladiators at the Australian Open. The Spaniard ran his record over the Frenchman to 13-2 with a second win in the series in Melbourne.
With favourites out, Raonic has opening for slam breakthrough
Milos Raonic, though, has taken a slightly different path in life. He grew up playing tennis in snowy Canada, not sunny Florida.
Is 2017 Australian Open the Most Unpredictable Grand Slam Ever?
… becoming a reality will surprise after this shocking opening week. That is exciting – nothing is more fun in sports than not knowing what will happen. Four out of the last six Australian Opens ended in a Djokovic-Murray final. The Scot had …
The Latest: Monfils struggles with return of serve vs Nadal
Rafael Nadal had issues with his inability to convert break points – just six of 17. Gael Monfils had bigger problems. The Frenchman said his inability to return Nadal’s serve was the biggest reason for his 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 loss to Nadal in a fourth-round match.
Can Arsenal catch Chelsea? Thierry Henry dithered on his old team’s title chances
… dithered over his answer, trying to buy himself time by repeating the question. ‘Can they?’ he mulled on Sky Sports . He then gave an answer that didn’t rule it out, but was about as unemphatic about the chances of Arsene Wenger’s side winning the …
Rafael Nadal battles past Gael Monfils to reach Australian Open last eight
Ninth seed Rafael Nadal overcame a spirited resistance from number six seed Gael Monfils to make the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Nadal, a winner in Melbourne in 2009, now faces third seed Milos Raonic in the quarter-finals after a 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 win over Monfils.