Fans flock to pay homage to Federer
LONDON : Fans flocked from far and wide to pay homage to Roger Federer as the Swiss tennis great brought down the curtain on his glittering career at London's O2 Arena on Friday.
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Frida Kahlo: The style of an icon
Also on the programme, we visit an exhibition that explores the art of skateboarding. Plus, we speak to the new director of France's prestigious Avignon theatre festival. Portuguese actor, director and playwright Tiago Rodrigues tells us more about his new role.
Rasmus Hojgaard opens big lead at Open de France, Patrick Reed misses cut at Le Golf National
The Rasmus Hojgaard express continued its impressive progress at the Open de France, but Patrick Reed will not be around for the weekend after missing the cut at Le Golf National. Hojgaard equalled the course record to take the lead on Thursday, and continued the charge to set the 36-hole record at the Paris venue. Ad The Dane made seven birdies and one bogey in his round of 65, to sit at 15-under after two rounds — six shots clear of the field.
Annemiek van Vleuten to ride World Championships women's road race with broken elbow confirm Dutch team
Annemiek van Vleuten will ride in the women’s road race at the Road World Championships despite fracturing her elbow. In a shocking crash, Van Vleuten says her front tyre exploded in Wednesday’s mixed team trial which saw her suddenly veer across the road and into the barrier.
'An unbelievable career' - Ronnie O'Sullivan pays tribute to retiring Roger Federer at Laver Cup
Ronnie O'Sullivan has paid tribute to the retiring Roger Federer, thanking the 20-time Grand Slam singles champion for giving «the world so many magic moments». Federer will bow out of professional tennis after the 2022 Laver Cup, bringing to a close a glittering career that began in 1998. Ad To go along with his achievements at the majors, the Swiss star won 103 ATP singles titles and two Olympic medals, spending 310 weeks as world No.1.
Hojgaard six clear in Paris as Caldwell leads Irish charge
Rasmus Hojgaard followed up Thursday's course record-equalling 62 with a 65 to hold a commanding six-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Cazoo Open de France.
Paul Pogba accused of paying witch doctor to ‘neutralise’ Kylian Mbappe for Manchester United’s Champions League tie with Paris Saint-Germain
Paul Pogba’s brother, Mathias, has accused the midfielder of paying at least €4 million (£3.5m) to a witch doctor who ‘neutralised’ Kylian Mbappe during Manchester United’s Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.
Laver Cup protester delays match after setting arm, court on fire
A protester lit the court and his arm on fire during a match at the Laver Cup tennis event Friday, briefly delaying the start of the second set between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Diego Schwartzman at the O2 Arena.