France advances to United Cup semifinals
France advanced to the United Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory against Norway on Thursday in Sydney, Australia.
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'Insane' Coco Gauff Powers Into Auckland Semi-Finals
Coco Gauff continued the ruthless defence of her Auckland Classic title on Friday with a 6-1, 6-1 trouncing of Varvara Gracheva to set up a semi-final against fellow American Emma Navarro. With rain clouds gathering, Gauff was in the mood for a swift victory over her French opponent and achieved it in 52 minutes in another ominous display ahead of the Australian Open. The world number three and US Open champion clinched the title in Auckland last year without dropping a set and is on track to repeat that feat.
Kylian Mbappe Waives 'Tens Of Millions' In Order To Ease PSG Exit
France striker Kylian Mbappe has turned his back on "several tens of millions" of euros in a bid to ease a possible move away from Paris Saint-Germain, a source involved in the negotiations told AFP on Thursday. In an agreement he reached with the club last summer, the source claims Mbappe waived bonuses amounting to around 60 to 70 million euros ($65.6 million to $76.6 million), covering the club financially in the event of his likely departure when his contract expires in June.
Dominant Gauff sweeps aside Gracheva to make Auckland semis
BRISBANE : Coco Gauff swept aside Varvara Gracheva 6-1 6-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic on Friday as the U.S. Open champion continued her impressive buildup to the first Grand Slam of the year at Melbourne Park.
Europe hit by extreme cold causing floods in Germany and power cuts in Nordic countries
Thousands in the Nordic countries were left without power on Thursday as gusty winds and snow wreaked havoc in the region, leaving many drivers stuck in their cars on the hazardous, clogged highways.
Greece hailed again as global economic 'country of the year'
Greece led The Economist's annual ranking of rich-world economies in 2023.
Steve Borthwick hopeful Owen Farrell will play for England again
Owen Farrell’s future with England remains uncertain after Steve Borthwick revealed he has been given no indication by his captain that he plans to return.
ATP roundup: Rafael Nadal reaches Brisbane quarterfinals
Unseeded Rafael Nadal cruised into the Brisbane International quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-2 win Thursday against home favorite Jason Kubler of Australia.