Motorcycling: Rossi passes Italian MotoGP fitness test

ROME (Reuters) - Yamaha's MotoGP great Valentino Rossi has been passed fit to compete at his home Italian Grand Prix this weekend after injuring his abdomen and chest in a motocross accident.

Top 2017 player Svitolina survives French Open scare

PARIS (Reuters) - Elina Svitolina, this year's best singles player, survived a second-round scare at Roland Garros on Thursday, losing her way in the first set against Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova before serving up a rollercoaster 3-6 6-3 6-2 win.

French flair on the menu at Roland Garros

PARIS (Reuters) - French flair will grace the main Roland Garros showcourt on Thursday as Alize Cornet and 15th seed Gael Monfils seek to progress to the third round.