The unseeded Hsieh, who knocked Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber out of the last 16 on Wednesday, was on the ropes at 5-1 down in the deciding set against the big-serving Pliskova, but won the last six games to deny the Czech victory. * Nico Hulkenberg ended Formula One's first pre-season test in Spain on a high for Renault on Thursday with the fastest lap so far by any of the new crop of cars. The 31-year-old German, who holds the unwanted record of most races (156) without once stepping on the podium, lapped the Circuit de Catalunya in one minute 17.393 seconds in the late afternoon and on the softest tyre. * Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was fined £45,000 by the Football Association on Thursday for comments he made about the referee after his side's 1-1 draw with West Ham United in the Premier League on Feb 4. The German had said that referee Kevin Friend's performance was affected by the decision to allow Sadio Mane's opening goal, which should have been ruled out for … [Read more...] about Hsieh marches into Dubai semi-finals after ousting Pliskova
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Army joins drone hunt after London airport shutdown
GATWICK AIRPORT, United Kingdom — Britain called in the army on Thursday after dozens of drone sightings grounded all flights from London’s Gatwick airport for more than 24 hours, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded on one of the busiest days of the year. The airport, which closed its only runway Wednesday night after "reports of two drones flying in and around the airfield", said late Thursday it could not be reopened following further appearances of the devices. "Gatwick’s runway remains unavailable because of continued drone sightings," it said in a 11:00pm (2300 GMT) update. Police and airport authorities believe they were being flown in a deliberate act to disrupt the airport. The unusually large drones had been spotted near the airfield more than 50 times over the 24-hour period, police said Thursday night. "We think it may have been adapted and developed," said Detective Chief Superintendent Jason Tingley of the devices, adding officers were … [Read more...] about Army joins drone hunt after London airport shutdown
Armchair analysis
By Robert Bicknell Well, another Ryder Cup has come and gone and, as I predicted to some friends, Europe won again. Yes, it brought a bit of heat upon me for not being “patriotic” but I have to call them as I see ‘em and there was no way, in my mind, that Team USA would have a chance in hell of winning. Before I go any further, let me congratulate Team Europe for playing a great match and rising to the occasions when necessary. They deserve to be Champions once again. Now then, time for my armchair analysis… First of all, it was on Team Europe’s home turf, France, and on a course many of them have played before. In addition, the Team Europe Captain, Thomas Bjorn, had the course set up to his specifications (within reason) and that meant very tight fairways. Also, the greens were a bit slower than what the US players were used to. On paper, it looked like a pretty even match-up, but reality is a very different animal. OK, home course advantage aside, … [Read more...] about Armchair analysis
Plan your holiday with Emirates special fares
(VEN) - Emirates has announced a special promotion applicable for passengers from Vietnam to destinations in Europe and the US. The promotion is valid for bookings made from April 11 to 30, 2018 and for travel until July 12, 2018. With the Reunification Day (April 30th) and International Labour Day (May 1st) coming up soon, now is the best time to plan your holiday with fares to the US starting from VND 21,980,000, and to Europe from VND 18,370,000. Below are the featured destinations and starting from fares: From Vietnam to Economy Class from (VND*) Paris 18,370,000 Amsterdam 18,670,000 Copenhagen 19,170,000 London 21,230,000 New York 21,980,000 Boston 24,150,000 The long public holiday ahead makes it a perfect occasion for both young individuals and families to opt for an exciting journey to a new city for extraordinary experiences. Keukenhof garden in Amsterdam The transition from spring to summer in European cities … [Read more...] about Plan your holiday with Emirates special fares
Tiger battles through with clutch shots in Masters return
Viet Nam News AUGUSTA, United States — Tiger Woods, unable to make birdies on the Augusta National par-5 holes he has dominated over the years, grinded his way through his long-awaited Masters comeback round on Thursday. With the world hoping to see one of the great injury comebacks in sports history, the 14-time major champion fired a one-over par 73 for a so-so start to his first major round since the 2015 PGA Championship and first Masters round in three years. "It felt great to be back out there again. It’s nice that I came out to play," Woods said. "I could have easily let the round slip away from me but I got it back and I’m right back in this tournament." Woods underwent four back surgeries, the latest a spinal fusion, to heal nagging health issues that left him wondering if he would ever walk without pain much less return to top-level golf. But after two top-five finishes in tuneup events last month, Tigermania again buzzes at Augusta National, where … [Read more...] about Tiger battles through with clutch shots in Masters return