100 days countdown: Springboks, Kolisi tick next box in World Cup prep
The Springboks have concluded their three-day training camp in Durban where skipper Siya Kolisi completed the next phase of his ongoing rehabilitation from knee surgery.
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French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic: 'As Kobe used to say, nobody hates the good ones, they hate the great ones'
Novak Djokovic has quoted basketball icon Kobe Bryant in speaking to the Serbian media at the 2023 French Open about receiving negative comments on social media ahead of his second-round match. The No. 3 seed at Roland-Garros, who is taking on Marton Fucsovics on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Wednesday afternoon, was reportedly asked about research conducted by World Sports Network on the men’s tour that demonstrated that he received the most negative tweets.
Anthony Martial decision will prove if Manchester United really have changed
Disappointed, but not surprised. That was the feeling of many Manchester United fans last night when news emerged that Anthony Martial would miss the FA Cup final this weekend.
Ministers call for 'swift' deal on Women's World Cup TV rights
Five European sports ministers have called for "all stakeholders to swiftly find an arrangement" for TV broadcast of the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
For China’s male tennis players, signs of a new dawn at the French Open
Hemmed in between the French Open’s two showpiece arenas, Court No. 8 ranks among the smallest of the 18 clay courts at Roland Garros. On a sweltering Tuesday afternoon, the 350-seater venue was also among the loudest – courtesy of a smattering of flag-waving Chinese fans who tried their best to push Li Zheng, the world number 40, during her opening-round defeat.
Rhys Webb retires from Wales duty months before Rugby World Cup: Live updates
Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb has become the third Welsh veteran to announce his retirement from international rugby just months ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
French Open 2023: 'Anything can happen' – Holger Rune says Roland-Garros is wide open with no Rafael Nadal
Holger Rune believes Rafael Nadal’s absence from the French Open has completely opened up the Grand Slam. The 14-time winner at Roland-Garros pulled out with a hip injury and the Dane highlighted a number of big names that are waiting to claim victory in Paris. Ad He said: “I think for sure it's more open as Rafa is not here, but again, we still have Novak [Djokovic], we have [Carlos] Alcaraz.
Kosovo Olympic Committee seeks IOC disciplinary proceedings against Djokovic
PARIS: Kosovo Olympic authorities have asked the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to open disciplinary proceedings against Novak Djokovic, accusing the Serbian of stirring up political tension by saying "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" at the French Open.