Football rumours: Liverpool end interest in Jude Bellingham swoop
England midfielder Jude Bellingham will not be heading to Liverpool from Borussia Dortmund in the summer according to multiple reports.
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Three-time Olympic Champion Adam Peaty not included in Great Britain World Aquatics Championships squad
Great Britain have not included three-time Olympic Gold medallist Adam Peaty in this summer’s World Aquatics Championships squad. Peaty, 28, withdrew from the British Championships earlier this month citing mental health reasons, and has no “specific timelines” on his return.
South Carolina, Notre Dame women's basketball teams to play in Paris
The South Carolina and Notre Dame women's basketball teams will open next season in Paris on Nov. 6, the schools announced Wednesday.
Foreign Office issues France travel warning as strike action continues
Brits visiting France have been warned of “coordinated strike action” taking place on Thursday, April 13. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for the country.
Novak Djokovic exclusive: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz rivalry is 'good for our sport' ahead of French Open
A budding rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner is «good for our sport», according to Novak Djokovic, who enjoyed watching the two youngsters battle it out as he watched the sunshine swing from afar. Djokovic was unable to compete at Indian Wells or the Miami Open after being denied entry to the USA due to his Covid-19 vaccination status.
Lebanon's economic crisis forces soldiers to desert or take on second jobs
In Israel, visits to Eviatar have been officially banned by the military since it was evacuated by the previous government in 2021. But this week, several cabinet ministers led thousands on a march to the settlement outpost, signalling that Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right government is intent on speeding up settlement building on occupied lands, despite international opposition. The march came amid soaring tensions following last week's police raid on Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, and after Israeli air strikes targeted areas in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria, from where rockets had been launched by Palestinian militants.
Novak Djokovic shakes off rust at Monte Carlo Masters, Alexander Zverev digs in, Brits bow out
The first ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the European clay swing is well under way in Monte Carlo with Novak Djokovic leading the field. The world No.1 got his title bid up with a straight-sets win as he aims to build fitness and steal a march on the absent Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz ahead of the clay-court finale at the French Open in May.
Novak Djokovic survives scare from qualifier Ivan Gakhov to win on return at Monte Carlo Masters
Novak Djokovic said he won “ugly” on his return to action at the Monte Carlo Masters after fighting off the stubborn challenge of Ivan Gakhov. World No. 1 Djokovic came through 7-6(5) 6-2 but faced an afternoon of frustration against the world No.198, who had previously played just one tour level match.