Russian wrestlers set on competing in Paris Olympics despite bans on teammates
MOSCOW : Russian wrestler Nadezhda Sokolova is determined to compete in the Paris Olympics even if that means taking part as an independent.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces nightmare Manchester United Europa League scenario
It's been a rollercoaster journey for Manchester United in recent weeks and months regarding European qualification.
Man City defender could be answer to England's problems after France defeat
It was in the dying stages of last summer's Women's World Cup final that Alex Greenwood got what some onlookers termed her "Terry Butcher moment".
Daniil Medvedev Knocked Out In French Open Fourth Round By Alex de Minaur
Daniil Medvedev suffered a four-set loss to Australia's Alex de Minaur in the French Open fourth round on Monday as his disappointing record at Roland Garros continued. The Russian fifth seed, a former US Open champion and six-time Grand Slam finalist, started strongly but slipped to a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 defeat. De Minaur will face either Alexander Zverev or Holger Rune in his second Slam quarter-final and first since the 2020 US Open.
Kylian Mbappe's Transfer To Real Madrid To Be Announced On Monday: Report
A transfer that has been years in the making, Kylian Mbappe's move to Real Madrid seems to be done. Following Real Madrid's 15th UEFA Champions League victory, the big move is about to be announced by the La Liga club. According to a report by Spanish outlet Marca, Mbappe's transfer will be announced either on Monday or latest by Tuesday with the club having waited till the end of their campaign to announce the Frenchman's arrival. Real Madrid's "Comunicado Oficial: Kylian Mbappe" is expected to be released on Monday but the player will not be presented right away," the Marca reports read.
Esteban Ocon To Leave Alpine At End Of 2024 Formula One Season
Formula One driver Esteban Ocon and constructor Alpine have agreed to part ways at the end of the 2024 season, the French constructor announced Monday in a statement. "We would like to firstly thank Esteban for his commitment to the team for the past five years. During his time, we have celebrated some fantastic moments together, the best of which coming at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix with a memorable race win," said Alpine team principal Bruno Famin. Frenchman Ocon won his first, and the constructor's first, Grand Prix in Budapest in 2021. "We wish Esteban the very best for the next chapter of his driving career when that moment comes," added Famin.
Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden Team Progresses To French Open Quarterfinals
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden erased a one-set deficit to edge past the fighting pair of N Sriram Balaji and MA Reyes-Varela Martinez in the Super Tie-breaker, moving to the French Open quarterfinals on Monday. The second-seeded Indo-Australian pair kept its cool in crunch moments to come out 6-7(2) 6-3 7-6 (10-8) winners in the men's doubles third round. Bopanna is yet to finalise his partner for the Paris Games and Balaji must have impressed the seasoned Coorgi, who is only the third Indian to win Grand Slam titles. Bopanna, being a top-10 player, has the choice to pick his partner for the Games. After staying on serve for first eight games, there was an opportunity for the second seeds to put pressure on the rivals when Balaji could not return Ebden's backhand volley, which made it 30-all.