Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff: Analysing the US Open favourites
The US Open has arrived. After weeks of preparation, the world’s best tennis players will take to the stage at Flushing Meadows.
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Paul Pogba claims organised gang is trying to extort him
World Cup-winner Paul Pogba has claimed that a gang has threatened him and tried to extort money from him.
Serena, Venus Williams to face Czech pair in first round of US Open doubles
NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams were drawn to face the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova in the first round of doubles at the US Open.
Pidcock unable to claim golden hat-trick at MTB words
Tom Pidcock's hopes of adding the world mountain bike championships gold to his Olympic and European titles ended in frustration as he crashed in Les Gets, France on Sunday.
Juventus star Paul Pogba says he has been target of extortion after brother threatens 'revelations'
The representatives of Paul Pogba have claimed that the Juventus midfielder has been subjected to attempted extortion by organised criminals, after the France star’s brother Mathias publicly threatened to make ‘big revelations’ about his sibling. Mathias Pogba posted a message in four languages – English, Italian, Spanish and French – on Instagram in which he announced «upcoming revelations about my brother» that will be «explosive». Ad The 32-year-old said he will also disclose information about Rafaela Pimenta, the agent and lawyer of former Manchester United player Paul, and PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe.
Tom Pidcock fourth after crash as Nino Schurter takes 10th title at UCI Mountain Bike World Championships
Veteran Swiss rider Nino Schurter made his experience count in Les Gets, winning the men's cross-country title at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships thanks to a well-judged move on the final descent. The 36-year-old fended off the advances of Spain's David Valero Serrano for most of the final lap, before attacking in the last 500 metres and crossing the line with room to spare. A hard-fought race from Italy's Luca Braidot brought him home 29 seconds behind Schurter, delivering him a well-earned bronze medal.
Thriston Lawrence prevails in play-off to take European Masters
South Africa's Thriston Lawrence defeated England's Matt Wallace in a play-off to win the Omega European Masters and claim his second DP World Tour title of the season.
Saint-Maximin strikes late to rescue draw for Newcastle at Wolves
LONDON: Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves gave his side the lead, at Molineaux, seven minutes before half-time when he drilled a superb strike into the bottom corner from 25 yards. But Saint-Maximin matched Neves’ goal in the quality stakes as he blasted a brilliant equalizer in stoppage time.