What to watch this weekend in sports
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Czech Republic Sport News
Rybakina leads Kazakhstan to a 2-1 win over Australia in BJK Cup
BRISBANE: Elena Rybakina showcased her prowess to beat Kimberly Birrell 6-3 7-6(4) as Kazakhstan secured a 2-1 win over Australia in their Billie Jean King Cup Group D qualifier in Brisbane on Thursday.
Canada's Gardiner posts 3 points, Campbell pitches shutout in world championship debuts
Canada launched its title defence at the women's hockey world championships by cruising past Finland 5-0 on Thursday in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.
Sweden pulls away from Germany in 3rd period to take women's hockey worlds opener
Sweden defeated Germany 5-2 to open the women's hockey world championship on Wednesday in the Czech Republic.
Mei Miura paces Japanese attack in women's hockey worlds win over newcomer Norway
Japan beat newly promoted Norway 4-2 at the women's ice hockey world championship on Thursday in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.
Neeraj Chopra Set To Begin 2025 Season In Doha; Eyes Consistency, Distance
After an injury-marred 2024, a fully fit Neeraj Chopra is set to begin his 2025 athletics season at the Doha Diamond League, with his focus not just on distance but also on maintaining consistency, according to Olympics.com. For his season opener, the reigning javelin throw world champion and Paris 2024 Olympics silver medallist returns to a familiar venue in the Qatari capital, where he has launched his last two seasons.
ATP roundup: Tommy Paul advances to Houston semis
No. 1 seed Tommy Paul defeated qualifier Colton Smith 6-1, 7-6 (1) in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship on Friday in Houston.
Everything you need to know about Canada at the women's hockey world championship
Less than two months is all that separated Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller from playing her first game with the Canadian senior national team.