Victor Wembanyama's withdrawal from the Basketball World Cup could help Canada
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Timberwolves re-sign center Naz Reid to three-year, $42 million contract
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Victor Wembanyama to skip playing for France in FIBA World Cup
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Ostapenko believes the crowd made the difference at LTA’s Rothesay Classic Birmingham
Jelena Ostapenko hailed the decisive support of the crowd as she won the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham with a straight sets victory over Barbora Krejcikova. Ostapenko beat her fellow former French Open champion 7-6(8) 6-4, edging a mammoth tiebreak before eventually clinching the second. Ad It is the only match the Latvian has won in two sets all week, with all four of her matches en route to the final, including a hard-fought battle against Venus Williams, going the distance. TennisOstapenko believes the crowd made the difference at LTA’s Rothesay Classic Birmingham16 MINUTES AGO Another decider looked possible when she failed to serve for the title at 5-2 in the second set but Ostapenko regained her composure to serve out the match. «Every match was a really tough one but it is great preparation for Wimbledon,» she said.
Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson pays touching tribute to Scotland great Craig Brown
Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has paid a moving tribute to long-time friend Craig Brown, the last man to lead Scotland to a World Cup, following his passing on Monday.
Actor Ryan Reynolds fronts investment group backing F1 team in $218M US deal
After soccer, Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are setting their sights on Formula One.
Ken Owens injury means Warren Gatland ponders co-captains for Wales at World Cup
Warren Gatland says Wales could have two captains at the World Cup after skipper Ken Owens was ruled out of the tournament.
Team Abu Dhabi star still chasing world title dream as he makes 150th grand prix start in France
SAN NAZZARO: Team Abu Dhabi’s Thani Al-Qemzi is still chasing his dream of winning the F1H2O World Championship as he prepares to make his 150th powerboat race start at the Grand Prix of France in Macon this weekend.