Tennis
March 12th, 2011
By Alexandra Willis
in Indian Wells
12 March 2011
Andy Murray has called for Britain's forthcoming Davis Cup tie against Luxembourg to be housed at a venue that "sells out in minutes" and show off the true atmosphere and excitement of the famous team competition.
The British No.1, who gave the clearest indication yet that he intends to play in the Europe/Africa Zone Group II tie in July, explained that the venue does not need to be the biggest, or the best, but should be the one with the best chance of bringing a sell-out, enthusiastic tennis crowd.
"Tennis is a huge sport in...
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March 6th, 2011
By Alexandra Willis
6 March 2011
Ivo Karlovic, the long-limbed Croatian known for being the tallest player on the men's tennis tour, has set a new record for the fastest serve delivery in official competition. Karlovic, competing for Croatia in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas in Zagreb, delivered a serve of 156 mph (251kph) during Croatia's doubles rubber against Germany in the Croatian capital.
It is the fastest delivery on the men's tour since Andy Roddick hit a serve of 155mph (249.4kph) against Vladimir Volchkov in 2004, also while competing in Davis Cup.
The Croat, whose height of 6ft 10ins enables him...
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February 23rd, 2011
By Nick Harris
in Budapest
23 February 2011
David Howman, the director-general of the World Anti-Doping Agency, has today called for the establishment of a global anti-corruption agency to tackle malpractice ranging from match-fixing to institutional corruption.
In a statement released at the European Union Sports Forum, which concluded today in Hungary, Howman says he has 'compelling information' including from a recent briefing with American enforcement agencies, that the same figures from 'criminal underworld' who are involved in trafficking in steroids are also involved in match fixing.
He proposes the establishment of a body - called the World Sports Integrity Agency - which would...
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