All Grand Slams to use 10-point tiebreaker in final set
LONDON (AP) — All four Grand Slam tennis tournaments will now use a 10-point tiebreaker when matches reach 6-6 in the final set.
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Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test: Babar Azam Smashes Two Massive Records With Marathon Knock In Karachi
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday made light work of Australia bowlers, and as a result, he registered a couple of massive records. Babar scored 196 off 425 balls, which is now the the highest score by any captain in the fourth innings of a Test. The maverick batter achieved the feat on Day 5 of the ongoing second Test at the National Stadium, Karachi. The stylish right-hander had earlier went past former Pakistan batter Younis Khan to register the highest score by a Pakistan player in fourth innings of a Test. Younis had scored an unbeaten 171 against Sri Lanka in 2015.
China replace North Korea in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India
The AFC's Women's Football Committee had on October 14 last year decided that in the case of withdrawals from the FIFA competitions, the next highest ranked team from the respective qualification events would represent Asia accordingly. "The AFC notes the inability of the DPR Korea Football Association's national age-group teams to compete in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 and FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022 respectively," the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday.
Novak Djokovic clear to defend French Open title, tournament organizers say
French Open organizers said Wednesday that Novak Djokovic is allowed to defend his title as the tournament prepares to stage what is expected to be the first Grand Slam without any coronavirus-related restrictions since the pandemic began two years ago.
Rising British tennis star thinks Indian Wells run is “turning point” in career
Britain’s Harriet Dart says her performance at this year’s Indian Wells is a “turning point” in her career, despite her loss to Madison Keys in the fourth round in California.
'The best of the best' - Tadej Pogacar 'a level above' and will dominate cycling - Richie Porte
Richie Porte reckons Tadej Pogacar could go on to become «the best of the best» in cycling history if he continues on his current trajectory. Such has been the Slovenian's form over the past 18 months — and particularly since the start of 2022 — that he has become the man to beat at any race that he competes in, with his latest win coming at the Tirreno-Adriatico last week. Ad/> Porte was up against UAE Team Emirates' Pogacar at that event, with the Australian witnessing at first hand on the famed Carpegna climb the 23-year-old's remarkable power that seems to be currently unmatched by anyone else on the World Tour.
ICC Women's World Cup 2022: How Points Table Looks After England's Win Over India
After registering a four-wicket win against India Women, the England women's cricket team finally opened their account in their fourth match of the competition played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Suffering through a winless streak in the ongoing Women's World Cup, the Heather Knight-led side began well and troubled the Indian batters from the word go. Excellent lines and lengths and wickets at crucial internals of the game helped England bundle out India for 134 runs in 36.2 overs. In reply, England also endured a poor start as openers Tammy Beaumont and Danielle Wyatt departed for 1 run each. However, a gutsy fifty from Knight and cameos from the middle-order players helped England overhaul the target in 31.2 overs with four wickets remaining.