Russian Olympic chief resigns after Vancouver flop

The head of the Russian Olympic Committee resigned Wednesday in the wake of the traditional powerhouse’s worst performance at the Winter Games, news agencies reported. Leonid Tyagachev, a former... Read more

Petrova, Pennetta through to Bali tennis second round

Russian Nadia Petrova made the adjustment to searing tropical heat Tuesday, posting a 6-3, 6-1 win over Japan’s Aiko Nakamura to reach the second round of the Bali Open. “I feel confident... Read more