Kante's Saudi move hits medical snag: Club source
RIYADH: World Cup-winning France midfielder N'Golo Kante's planned move to Saudi side Al-Ittihad is being stalled by medical issues, a club source told AFP on Thursday (Jun 8).
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Haddad Maia takes positives from best Grand Slam run
Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia was in good spirits despite her 6-2 7-6(7) semi-final loss to Iga Swiatek at the French Open on Thursday following the best two weeks of her career.
Lions the lure as Wallabies skipper Slipper extends contract
SYDNEY : Wallabies captain James Slipper has extended his contract with Rugby Australia for another two years in a bid to play in a second British and Irish Lions series in 2025.
Jack Draper rues injury that has forced him out of Wimbledon - 'This one is tough to take'
Jack Draper has been ruled out of Wimbledon after confirming he will miss the grass-court season due to a shoulder injury. The 21-year-old withdrew from the second Grand Slam of the season at the French Open on account of a problem that forced him to serve underarm before retiring in the second set against Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Ad Draper said at the time he was hopeful it would not impact on his summer, but following a scan he took the decision to take a break from the sport.
Over one million tickets sold so far for Women's World Cup
This year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is on track to become the most attended standalone women's sporting event ever with over one million tickets sold, according to FIFA.
Over one million tickets sold for Women's World Cup - FIFA
This year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is on track to become the most attended standalone women's sporting event ever with over one million tickets sold, FIFA said on Thursday.
Swiatek's safety net on clay a big confidence booster
PARIS : Iga Swiatek goes into Saturday's French Open final as the overwhelming favourite having won the title twice at Roland Garros and knowing she has a safety net on clay.
French Open: Iga Swiatek 'has a target on her back' says Alize Lim after Pole reaches final at Roland-Garros
Iga Swiatek being pushed will help her, says Alize Lim after the Pole battled past Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach the French Open final. Swiatek had a relatively comfortable passage to the last four of Roland-Garros, but was given a proper test by the Brazilian, who could so easily have taken the match into a third set. Ad In the end the world No.