Kokkinakis earns Davis Cup singles recall
Thanasi Kokkinakis's renaissance continues with the born-again baseliner winning the nod as Lleyton Hewitt's No.2 singles choice for Australia's Davis Cup qualifying tie against Hungary in Sydney.
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Shocked Tuchel finding it tough to comprehend Chelsea life without Abramovich
Thomas Tuchel has admitted he cannot begin to think about life after Roman Abramovich at Chelsea.
Roman Abramovich To Sell Chelsea With Net Proceeds Going To Ukraine War Victims
Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich said on Wednesday he had made the "incredibly difficult" decision to sell the Premier League club, pledging that proceeds would go to victims of the war in Ukraine. The billionaire believes it is in the "best interest" of the Champions League holders if he parts ways with the club he has transformed since he bought it in 2003. The dramatic development comes days after Abramovich said he was handing over control of Chelsea to trustees of its charitable foundation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
FA Cup: Chelsea Survive Scare Against Luton, Liverpool Beat Norwich
Chelsea survived a major FA Cup scare to reach the quarter-finals with a 3-2 win at Luton just hours after Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale on Wednesday. Thomas Tuchel's side took to the Kenilworth Road pitch for the fifth round tie with their heads still spinning from Abramovich's bombshell announcement. The Russian billionaire has decided to sell Chelsea amid fears he could be sanctioned by the British government amid his country's invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich, who is alleged to have close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will give the net proceeds from the sale to victims of the Ukraine war, with his asking price starting at a reported GBP 3 billion ($4 billion).
International Paralympic Committee condemned for allowing Russian athletes to compete
Russian athletes are continuing to be restricted from competing in sporting events around the world with the big exception being their Paralympians in the Beijing Winter Games.
Soccer-Tuchel tries to cancel noise on tumultuous day for Chelsea
LUTON, England (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and his players emerged from a tumultuous day with victory on the pitch on Wednesday but their 3-2 FA Cup win at Luton Town was a side-show after Russian owner Roman Abramovich announced he was selling the club.
Man Utd managerial target 'having English lessons' in bid to replace Ralf Rangnick
Manchester United managerial candidate Erik ten Hag has been taking English lessons in a bid to succeed Ralf Rangnick in the Old Trafford hotseat, according to reports.
Oleksandr Usyk's next bout on hold as heavyweight champion manages 'unique, personal, emotional situation' in Ukraine
Oleksandr Usyk was preparing for a rematch vs. Anthony Joshua, but with his country at war with Russia, the heavyweight champion from Ukraine is focused on far more important matters.