Sports Round-Up
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Matthew Leighton brings you the latest from the Swiss and international sporting arena.
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Sports Round-Up: Swiss sailor in hunt for legendary trophyThursday, 18 March, 2010Swiss sailor Steve Ravussin is on course to claim the legendary Jules Verne Trophy at a record-breaking pace. Matthew Leighton catches us up:
Sports Round-Up: Federer out in three at Indian WellsWednesday, 17 March, 2010Coming back from a six-week break due to a lung infection, world No. 1 Roger Federer lost in straight sets (5-7, 7-5, 7-6) to Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus at the Masters Series tournament in Indian Wells. Matthew Leighton has details, plus winners from the Swiss Ice Hockey Playoffs:
Sports Round-Up: Tricky match coming up for FedererTuesday, 16 March, 2010Switzerland’s Roger Federer will face Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus later today at the Masters Series tournament in Indian Wells and it’s probably not going to be a cakewalk. Matthew Leighton tells us why—and explains the bit of chaos for Switzerland in World Cup 2012 scheduling.
Sports Round-Up: Career-ending injury for Beckham?Monday, 15 March, 2010It looks like David Beckham’s dreams of a fourth World Cup competition have been smashed after an injury in yesterday’s match in Milan—and that has observers asking if the 34-year-old will come back at all. Matthew Leighton has details on that—plus Formula 1 results, Federer’s return and the rest of the weekend’s results:
Sports Round-Up: Huge Formula 1 season kicks off this weekendFriday, 12 March, 2010It’s one of the most anticipated starts to a racing season ever—and there are big Swiss hopes. Matthew Leighton gives us the scoop—plus results from the Swiss Ice Hockey Playoffs and what else is to come this weekend, including Roger Federer’s return to the court in Indian Wells:
Sports Round-Up: Janka on way to win Crystal GlobeThursday, 11 March, 2010Switzerland’s 23-year-old Carlo Janka is on course to win the Crystal Globe for the best skier of the season after a fantastic run at the World Cup in Germany yesterday. Matthew Leighton has details on that plus the latest out of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tennis tournament:
Sports Round-Up: Ice hockey playoffs are underwayWednesday, 10 March, 2010The ice hockey playoffs are underway in Switzerland. Matthew Leighton tells us which teams are off to the best start—plus a look at how the Swiss are doing in the final week of the World Cup ski season and the latest from the Champions League in football:
Sports Round-Up: Lambiel steps into a different spotlightTuesday, 9 March, 2010Matthew Leighton has details on Swiss figure skater Stéphane Lambiel’s decision to retire from competition. Plus a look at netball—a growing sport in Switzerland, whose U17 girls team is off to a major competition.
Sports Round-Up: A less shiny Davis CupFriday, 5 March, 2010Six of the top eight men’s tennis players, including Roger Federer and Raphael Nadal, will be missing the Davis Cup. Sports reporter Matthew Leighton talks about why top players are tempted to miss out on this competition-plus more on last night’s hockey results and World Cup Skiing in Cranz-Montana this weekend.
Sports Round-Up: Swiss lose 3-1 to UruguayThursday, 4 March, 2010Switzerland suffered a 3-1 loss to Uruguay in last night’s friendly. Matthew Leighton discusses the odds of Switzerland winning, and who may be a better choice to place bets on. Plus more on this evening’s hockey matches and the rugby season kicking off.