Swiatek into 10th semi-final of 2022, eyes 60th win
World number one Iga Swiatek reached her 10th semi-final of the season on Friday by defeating American qualifier Caty McNally in straight sets at the Ostrava WTA tournament.
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France’s Mbappe tops football earnings list at $128 mn: Forbes
NEW YORK: French superstar striker Kylian Mbappe will earn a record $128 million in annual earnings to top the list of the world’s highest-paid football players, according to a Friday Forbes magazine report. The magazine noted Mbappe crossed the $100 million milestone at age 23 while such legends as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were in their 30s and at the peak of their careers when crossing that money mark for the first time. Mbappe signed a three-year contract extension in May to remain with dominant Ligue 1 side Paris-Saint Germain.
Bok Women to play in front of sold out Eden Park in World Cup opener
In a massive moment for women's rugby globally, the Springbok Women will run out to a sold-out Eden Park when they face France in their Women's Rugby World Cup opening game on Saturday.
Chelsea: ‘Contract talks have stalled’ for £30m star at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea ‘don’t want to take risks’ when it comes to handing star midfielder N’Golo Kante a new contract, according to journalist Simon Phillips.
French basketball prodigy Wembanyama tipped for NBA success after first US match
Wembanyama, 18, flew to Nevada with his French league team to showcase the skills that many informed observers believe will make him the number one pick in next year's NBA draft.
Karim Benzema 'will be the next Ballon d'Or' says Getafe manager Quique Sanchez Flores of Real Madrid star
Getafe manager Quique Sanchez Flores does not doubt that Karim Benzema will win the next Ballon d’Or, as his side prepare to face Real Madrid. Getafe will host a visit from Real this Saturday evening with the away side trailing Liga leaders Barcelona on goal difference after seven games played for each club in Spain’s top flight.
Southampton: Ex-Saints manager 'unlikely' to replace Hasenhuttl at St Mary's
Southampton are unlikely to appoint Mauricio Pochettino if boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is sacked as there is ‘too much baggage’ at St Mary’s, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Iga Swiatek into 10th semi-final of 2022
French and US Open champion Swiatek triumphed 6-4, 6-4 to take her 2022 record to 59 wins against just seven defeats. The 21-year-old Pole is just one victory away from tying Caroline Wozniacki, the last player to win 60 matches in a single season in 2017.