Five talking points ahead of World Cup qualifier between UAE and Australia
The World Cup hopes of both the UAE and Australia are on the line on Tuesday night when the two meet in Doha in a do-or-die Intercontinental Playoff.
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Swiatek extends lead on top of WTA rankings
PARIS: Poland's Iga Swiatek extended her lead at the top of the WTA rankings released on Monday (Jun 6) after her French Open triumph in Paris over American Coco Gauff, who moves closer to the Top 10.
"Statue Is Not Enough": Roger Federer's Coach Calls For French Open Centre Court To Be Renamed After Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal is the toast of the tennis world and the sports fraternity after overcoming severe physical obstacles to win the French Open 2022 men's singles title. Nadal brushed aside the challenge of Casper Ruud in straight sets on Sunday to capture his 14th title at Roland Garros and this extended his record to 22 grand slam titles, two ahead of his primary rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. What must have been satisfying for the Spaniard is the fact that he defeated Djokovic in the quarters to win this title. Nadal had lost to Djokovic in the semi-final last year, which allowed the Serbian to win his 2nd French Open title in 2021.
Nadal destroys Ruud to win 14th French Open title, 22nd Grand Slam crown
PARIS: Rafael Nadal brutally crushed Casper Ruud on Sunday (Jun 5) to lift a record-extending 14th French Open trophy and increase his lead at the top of the list of men's Grand Slam champions. There was a sense of deja vu as the Spaniard, who turned 36 on Friday, swept aside Norwegian Ruud 6-3 6-3 6-0 on a balmy afternoon in Paris to ensure he has won every time he has reached the final at the claycourt Grand Slam.
England name wings May and Nowell in training squad
Wings Jonny May and Jack Nowell were Monday named in a 35-man England squad for a three-day training camp taking place this week as part of preparations for their tour of Australia.
Five more new faces in latest England training camp
LONDON : England coach Eddie Jones has called up another five uncapped players as part of a training camp squad this week, though none of the 35 players summoned are involved in Saturday's Premiership semi-finals.
Jake Paul praises Devin Haney as he becomes undisputed champion with George Kambosos triumph
Boxing star Jake Paul has praised Devin Haney after he became the undisputed lightweight champion on Saturday night.
Six Manchester United academy youngsters can change Erik ten Hag's plans this summer
Manchester United's Erik ten Hag was officially unveiled to the media two weeks ago. The Dutchman stayed in Manchester for a few more days after that press conference and he's now enjoying a break with his wife and three children.