Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open. The 48th-ranked Argentine’s 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory ended Djokovic’s latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title, the monumental achievement looking...
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Emotional Roger Federer Inducted Into Tennis Hall Of Fame
A tearful Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, describing his formal entrance into the sport’s pantheon as one of the “greatest honors of my life.” The 45-year-old 20-time Grand Slam singles champion was frequently overcome with emotion as he addressed a crowd bristling with tennis royalty at a...
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Vieira Appointed Senegal Head Coach After World Cup Disappointment
Senegal have appointed France’s 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country’s football federation announced Tuesday, succeeding Pape Thiaw who was dismissed after the World Cup. The appointment of Vieira, who was born in Senegal, is a “strategic move”, the federation said in a social media post, aiming to “establish a high-level...
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F1’s Albon Re-Signs With Williams For 2027
Formula One constructor Williams announced Tuesday it was extending the contract of driver Alex Albon for next season. The 30-year-old Thai finished eighth in the drivers’ standings last year, securing Williams’ best result since 2016. Albon joined the British team four years ago and will now stay with them to the end of 2027. “Alex...
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NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers To Be Sold For $12.5 Bn
The sale, which would mark a record-breaking price, comes more than a year after billionaire Mark Walter bought a controlling interest in the team.
Kushner is the brother of Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
The businessmen were involved in the expansion process in Las Vegas, but in a stunning turn, they pivoted to make an aggressive offer to buy the Lakers from Mark Walter, who had purchased a controlling interest in the team from the Buss family last year for a then-record franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion.
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Warholm On Track In Bid For Fourth Euro Hurdles Gold
Warholm, who set the 400m hurdles world record of 45.94 seconds when winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, was part of the Norwegian quartet that won the 4x400m mixed relay on Monday.
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Calvo Becomes Youngest-Ever Premier Padel Champion In London
Martina Calvo has made history as the youngest-ever Premier Padel champion after winning the women’s title at the inaugural London P1 at Kensington Olympia. Calvo, who turned 18 just one month ago, partnered Spain’s Claudia Fernández to a stunning victory over top seeds Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea. The pair produced a composed performance to...
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Demi Vollering Wins Tour De France Femmes
Dutch rider Demi Vollering took the Tour de France Femmes overall title in style on Sunday, winning the hilly final stage to extend her lead on nearest rival Kasia Niewiadoma, who finished second overall after a tense struggle. The 29-year-old also won the 2023 title and earned her second one by timing the nine-day slog...
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Debutant Malawi Stuns Super Falcons In 3-2 Win
Debutant Malawi stunned the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations defending champions Nigeria after a 3-2 victory in their Group C opener in Rabat, Morocco. After a goalless first half, Malawi took the lead through Temwa Chawinga, who broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute. Her sister, Tabitha Chawinga, doubled the advantage in the 79th minute....
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Laporta Reveals Barca Bid For Atletico’s Alvarez
Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Wednesday said the club have made a transfer offer for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. The Spanish champions want the Argentine to replace departed striker Robert Lewandowski, who joined MLS side Chicago Fire this week. Barca have been heavily linked with Alvarez in recent months and, after being sworn in...