Cory Hill withdraws from Wales World Cup squad to pursue club offer
Cory Hill has become the latest player to withdraw from Wales’ preliminary World Cup training squad.
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Ireland drawn alongside Croatia and Thailand in World Cup of Darts
The Republic of Ireland team of Willie O'Connor and Keane Barry has been drawn alongside Croatia and Thailand in the World Cup of Darts.
Boulter excited to keep British momentum going at Surbiton
Katie Boulter wants to see British women maintain the momentum for the entire grass-court season after a record-equalling four players reached the quarterfinals of the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. Isabelle Lacy, Katie Swan, Lily Yuriko Miyazaki, and the British No.3 progressed, meaning there will be four women in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2017 when Naomi Broady, Harriet Dart, Heather Watson, and Katy Dunne reached the same stage. Ad Boulter came out on top against wildcard Sonay Kartal, showing immense heart to battle back from a set down and record a sensational 6-3 3-6 4-6 triumph over the British No.8.
'Don't ask for miracles,' warns Broos as Moroccan lesson looms for Bafana
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos said a miracle result shouldn't be expected against Morocco next week, despite the academic nature of the fixture.
French Open: 'Beyond belief!' - Carlos Alcaraz shot so good 'even Novak Djokovic is laughing'
Carlos Alcaraz lost the opening set and struggled early on against Novak Djokovic, but he produced something incredibly special in the second set at the 2023 French Open. Djokovic, the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, forced the Spaniard to the back of the court with a clever shot, only to watch on in disbelief as his opponent came up with a magical winner to get the crowd on their feet on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Canada's Fernandez, U.S. partner stroll into French Open women's doubles final
Canada's Leylah Fernandez and American playing partner Taylor Townsend advanced to the women's doubles finals at the French Open on Friday.
PREVIEW-Swiatek aiming for third title, Muchova out to spoil the party
PARIS : Top seed Iga Swiatek will bid to win her third French Open crown in four years on Saturday and join an exclusive club of three-time winners including Serena Williams and Monica Seles.
U.S. hold top spot in FIFA rankings ahead of Women's World Cup - ESPN
Holders United States will head into next month's Women's World Cup as the top-ranked team, with no changes in the top five in the latest FIFA rankings published on Friday.