Inspired by Ronda Rousey, China’s Zhang aims at MMA history
SHENZHEN, BALIPOST.com - Zhang Weili steps out on Saturday as the first Chinese fighter to compete for a UFC title and with one person to...
‘Fastest woman’ racing driver dies trying to break own record
LOS ANGELES, BALIPOST.com - Racing driver Jessi Combs, considered the "fastest woman on four wheels," was killed in a car accident trying to break her...
Vettel hoping to re-boot his season one year on from last win
SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BALIPOST.com - Sebastian Vettel hopes to re-boot his and Ferrari's season this weekend in pursuit of his first victory in more than a...
France’s World Cup hoops hopes rest on big man Gobert
SHENYANG, BALIPOST.com - France hope a team filled with NBA players and led by the league's towering two-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert have a...
‘Third time lucky’ – Olympic swim champ Chalmers has heart surgery again
SYDNEY, BALIPOST.com - Australian Olympic 100m freestyle champion Kyle Chalmers was recovering Thursday after a third operation to treat a long-term heart condition.
The 21-year-old, who...
‘Rough and unpredictable’: Djokovic troubled by shoulder at US Open
NEW YORK, BALIPOST.com - Defending US Open champion Novak Djokovic complained of feeling "quite rough and unpredictable" as a nagging shoulder problem hampered him during...
US teen McNally learns she can compete with best in tennis
NEW YORK, BALIPOST.com - US teen Caty McNally was awestruck as she walked onto the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium to face 23-time Grand Slam winner...
Marseille win at Nice as homophobic chants cause stoppage
PARIS, BALIPOST.com - Marseille won their first match under new coach Andre Villas-Boas on Wednesday thanks to a 2-1 derby win at Nice in a...
Federer in favor of prize money boost in ‘lower ranks’
NEW YORK, BALIPOST.com - Roger Federer added his voice to growing calls for increased prize money for players "in the lower ranks" after battling into...
Nadal offers boat to Murray for Mallorca stay
NEW YORK, BALIPOST.com - Rafael Nadal revealed Tuesday he had offered to provide Andy Murray with his boat in Mallorca, where the Scot is playing...
