Sabalenka blames lack of focus for Dubai exit
World number one Aryna Sabalenka blamed a lack of focus and motivation for her last-16 defeat at the Dubai Championships, where she fell 6-3 6-2 to world number 38 Clara Tauson.
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Super Eagles’ proposed ‘international friendly’ with Russia divides NFF
What is the reason for agreeing to an international friendly game with Russia when the country is currently under a FIFA ban? That is the question some members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are asking the leadership of the federation.
Russia announces friendly match with Nigeria amid FIFA ban
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has announced plans to play Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly slated for June 6, 2025.
NHL, Players' Association announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028
The World Cup of Hockey is coming back in 2028.
World Number One Aryna Sabalenka Dumped Out Of Qatar Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock defeat in the second round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday. The Belarusian was thwarted by Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) in a tense encounter lasting over two and a half hours. This was Sabalenka's first match since losing the Australian Open final in three sets to Madison Keys in January. Alexandrova has turned up in Doha in good form after claiming her fifth WTA title in Linz last week.
WTA roundup: Ashlyn Krueger, Belinda Bencic reach Abu Dhabi final
American Ashlyn Krueger will go for her second career WTA title at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after she took down Czech opponent Linda Noskova 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the semifinals Friday.
Russia and Belarus cheer dismantling of USAID as rights groups voice concerns
Moscow and Belarusian officials have welcomed the impending dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) as rights groups, health researchers and independent media voiced concerns about how a withdrawal of funding may impact their operations.
Ukraine and Russia exchange 150 prisoners of war each
Ukraine carried out a prisoner swap with Russia on Wednesday that saw 150 of its fighters returning home, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on his Telegram page.