WTA roundup: Top 5 seeds breeze through in Austria
Seeded Russians Ekaterina Alexandrova (No. 2) and Anastasia Potapova (No. 5) cruised in straight sets on Wednesday at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz.
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Sign of respect when critics say Japan are struggling at Asian Cup - Moriyasu
DOHA : Four-times champions Japan have yet to convince they are Asian Cup favourites after finishing second in their group but coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Tuesday that he considers the criticism of his team as a mark of respect ahead of their last-16 game.
Coach Segrt makes Tajikistan dream at Asian Cup
DOHA : Tajikistan coach Petar Segrt is warm and affable with a booming voice but after gaining popularity for his charm at the Asian Cup, he is now turning heads after his side's dream run to the quarter-finals.
Japanese youth take home gold at day two of Judo World Tour
To open day two of the Judo Grand Prix in Odivelas, Portugal, speeches were given by the mayor of the city - Hugo Martins - the president of the institute for youth and sports - Vitor Pataco - the President of the portuguese judo federation - Sérgio Pina and the international judo federation head sport director - Vladimir Barta.
Asian Cup minnows make their mark to advance to last 16
DOHA : A 24-team Asian Cup can dilute the quality of the matches with only eight teams going home after the group stage, but for some of the less illustrious nations it is a rare opportunity to show they belong at a major tournament.
Union coach Bjelica banned for three games after shoving Bayern's Sane
BERLIN : Union Berlin coach Nenad Bjelica was banned for three matches and fined 25,000 euros ($27,075) on Thursday after he shoved Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane, the German Football Association (DFB) said.
UEFA Chief of Football Boban quits over row with Ceferin
:UEFA's Chief of Football Zvonimir Boban said he was leaving European soccer's governing body in protest against its president Aleksandar Ceferin's move to support changes in statutes that would allow him to extend his term in office.
UEFA's Chief of Football Zvonimir Boban quits role over president Aleksandar Ceferin's policy shift
UEFA's Chief of Football Zvonimir Boban has said he was leaving European soccer's governing body in protest against its president Aleksandar Ceferin's move to support changes in statutes that would allow him to extend his term in office.