Emma Raducanu admits she was ‘exposed’ in French Open exit to Iga Swiatek
Emma Raducanu was given another stark reality check by Iga Swiatek as her French Open came to an abrupt, brutal end.
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Benzema named Saudi Pro League’s Player of the Season after Al-Ittihad title triumph
JEDDAH: Al-Ittihad’s Karim Benzema was declared the winner of 2024-2025 Saudi Pro League’s Player of the Season award after the season’s conclusion on Monday.
Emma Raducanu out of French Open after falling again to Iga Swiatek
Emma Raducanu suffered more pain at the hands of Iga Swiatek as she was dumped out of the French Open.
Ruud criticises ATP rankings 'rat race'
Two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud said the ATP's ranking system was like a "rat race" as players felt compelled to compete in the tour's mandatory events even if they are carrying injuries.
Manchester United stretch loyalty of ‘numbed’ Chinese fans to the limit
HONG KONG: Yan Gang speaks for many Manchester United fans when he says: “We’ve been numbed by performances over the past few seasons.”
'Another level' - Man City have already been given green light to secure bargain £25m transfer
It looks set to be a busy summer transfer window for most Premier League clubs and Manchester City have already made the decision to walk away from a potential deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.
Thunder overwhelm Timberwolves to reach NBA Finals
WASHINGTON: Oklahoma City, sparked by 34 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012 by routing Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday.Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA Most Valuable Player, added eight assists and seven rebounds as the Thunder captured the best-of-seven Western Conference finals series 4-1 and will host game one of the NBA Finals on June 5.“This is a step in the right direction but we have a lot more work to do and we know that and that’s what we’re focused on so let’s buckle up and get ready,” said Gilgeous-Alexander.“We’ve got a lot of work to do to get to our ultimate goal and this is not it. That’s all that I’m focused on.”Oklahoma City will face the Eastern Conference champion, either the Indiana Pacers or New York Knicks, for the NBA title.Gilgeous-Alexander, a 26-year-old Canadian who was named the series MVP, could become the first NBA scoring champion since Shaquille O’Neal in 2000 to win an NBA title in the same season.Chet Holmgren added 22 points and Jalen Williams netted 19 for the Thunder, whose average age of 25.6 years makes them the youngest team in the NBA Finals since Portland in 1977.“We have 17 dudes on the roster who will bring it every single game whether it’s a closeout game or not,” Holmgren said.“It’s a step in the journey.
Defending champion Panthers head back to Stanley Cup Final with 5-3 Game 5 win over Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C.: Carter Verhaeghe broke a tie off a feed from Aleksander Barkov with 7:39 left and the defending champion Florida Panthers advanced to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Wednesday night in Game 5. The Panthers beat the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final for the second time in three seasons.