Ex-Leinster stalwart says Jacques Nienaber a major boost for club: 'One of the best defence coaches'
Jacques Nienaber could provide the spark Leinster had been lacking for the past two seasons.
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Swiatek no fan of 'Iga's Bakery' memes after serving up another double bagel
PARIS : Iga Swiatek underlined her credentials as a firm favourite for the French Open title on Saturday after serving up double bagels yet again with a 6-0 6-0 win, but the world number one refused to be swept up in the "Iga's Bakery" social media craze.
Karim Benzema Signs For Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad: Club Source
Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has signed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad for three years starting next season, a source in the Jeddah-based club told AFP on Tuesday. "Benzema has signed a contract for his transfer to Al-Ittihad for a three-year period starting next season," the source said. The announcement comes days after Real Madrid announced that the 35-year-old was leaving the club after 14 seasons, the day after coach Carlo Ancelotti had said there was "no doubt" Benzema's future was in the Spanish capital. Benzema is in line to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Gulf kingdom after the Portuguese five-time world player of the year moved to Al Nassr from Manchester United following last year's World Cup.
French Open: ‘Thank you for yelling at me!’ - Novak Djokovic blows kiss to fan, John McEnroe reacts
Novak Djokovic found the perfect response to a «yelling» fan as he blew a kiss after winning a stunning point against Karen Khachanov in the quarter-finals of the French Open. The world No.
AC Milan legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic hangs up boots after 22 years
AC Milan's veteran striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has confirmed his retirement from football at the age of 41 after an illustrious career decorated with league titles.
LeBron James named as official starter for 24 Hours of Le Mans centenary edition as NBA legend to wave flag
Basketball legend LeBron James will be the official starter for the centenary edition of 24 Hours of Le Mans. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer will lower the French flag to signal the start of the endurance race at the Circuit de la Sarthe. Ad James joins a list of celebrities including Rafael Nadal, Brad Pitt and Steve McQueen to have kicked off proceedings at Le Mans.
'Double bounce? That's life', says Rune after French Open flashpoint
World number six Holger Rune reached a second successive French Open quarter-final on Monday in a rollercoaster five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo, shrugging off a controversial incident in the match as "that's life".
PSG Lose On Lionel Messi Farewell, Auxerre Relegated From Ligue 1
Lionel Messi's final game for Paris Saint-Germain ended in defeat on Saturday, while Monaco missed out on European qualification and Auxerre were relegated on the last night of the Ligue 1 season. Messi's expected departure from the French giants after two seasons was officially confirmed by PSG in a statement shortly before Saturday's match against Clermont. "His contribution to Paris Saint-Germain and Ligue 1 cannot be underestimated and we wish Leo and his family all the best for the future," said PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi.