Former South Africa coach Clive Barker dies
CAPE TOWN : Clive Barker, the charismatic coach who ensured success for South Africa at the Africa Cup of Nations and got them into their first World Cup finals, died on Saturday, a family statement said.
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Novak Djokovic’s six French Open finals
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (L) comforts Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz Garfia after his victory during their men’s singles semi-final match on day thirteen of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 9, 2023. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)
‘History hovering’ over Novak Djokovic as Grand Slam record beckons
PARIS: Novak Djokovic admits “history is hovering” over him as he takes on Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday with a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title tantalisingly close. The 36-year-old Serb can set numerous landmarks in what will be his seventh championship match at Roland Garros. As well as breaking the 22-Slam tie he shares with Rafael Nadal, he can become both the tournament’s oldest champion and the only man to win all four majors on at least three occasions.
Former Man United striker sends Erik ten Hag warning about transfer target Randal Kolo Muani
Former striker Louis Saha has warned Manchester United that Eintracht Frankfurt ace Randal Kolo Muani may not necessarily guarantee them the goals that they are looking for amid their interest in his signature.
French Open: ‘He'll have his chance’ - It could be third time lucky for Casper Ruud in a Grand Slam says Alex Corretja
Alex Corretja believes Novak Djokovic is the clear favourite going into the men’s French Open final, but says Casper Ruud is perfectly placed to cause an upset. Ruud is appearing in his third Grand Slam final after losing to Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros last year, before being beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the 2022 US Open final. Ad The Eurosport tennis expert feels that it could be third time lucky for Ruud, who was a comfortable winner over Alexander Zverev in the semis-finals, and explained that clay is the best surface to play Djokovic.
Unseeded Muchova out to spoil Swiatek's party in French Open final
Swiatek, the title holder, faces an unexpected hurdle in the final with the unseeded Czech having defied injuries and the odds to book her first Grand Slam final spot.
Arsenal fall short of Chelsea's £70m valuation for wantaway forward Kai Havertz - Paper Round
Chelsea face Havertz compromise The Sun thinks that Chelsea may have to reduce their expectations as they look to sell Kai Havertz this summer. Ad Real Madrid are keen, but Arsenal have emerged as potential suitors. TransfersHavertz emerges as target for Real Madrid — Paper Round03/06/2023 AT 05:25 “The forward has been linked with a transfer this summer as he only has two years remaining on his contract,” the paper writes.
World Cup beckons for Niamh Fahey, but one eye always on Galway and Killannin
It is close to a decade since she first started embracing the life of a professional athlete, but Republic of Ireland international Niamh Fahey hasn't ruled out the prospect of returning to a Gaelic football pitch at some point in the future.