I scored four goals for Man United – Sir Alex Ferguson wanted me but I had to do army service
Teemu Tainio revealed he had to abandon a potential contract with Manchester United due to mandatory military service.
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Novak Djokovic's Protege Hamad Medjedovic Stuns Daniil Medvedev, Enters Marseille Open Final
Hamad Medjedovic, a protege of Serbian compatriot Novak Djokovic, stunned former world number one Daniil Medvedev to reach the Marseille Open ATP final on Saturday. The 96th-ranked Medjedovic swept past the top seeded Russian 6-3, 6-2, recording his first top 10 win. "I think I played one of my best matches of the week," said 21-year-old Medjedovic who will be playing in his second career final when he tackles champion Ugo Humbert of France on Sunday. "I am really happy. I delivered on my tactics, had a great performance and I am really happy to be through."
23-Year-Old Amanda Anisimova Clinches First WTA 1000 Title, Beats Jelena Ostapenko In Qatar Open
Amanda Anisimova clinched the first WTA 1000 title of her career with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in a rain-interrupted Qatar Open final on Saturday, a triumph achieved after a "lot of hard work and a lot of tears". At 41 in the world, Anisimova is the lowest-ranked champion in tournament history and the first American to claim the Doha title since Monica Seles in 2002. Ostapenko was coming off a resounding victory over three-time champion and world number two Iga Swiatek in the previous round but Anisimova gave the Latvian a taste of her own medicine, showcasing incredible ball-striking and precision.
ATP roundup: Hamad Medjedovic earns milestone victory in Marseille
Serbian Hamad Medjedovic had little trouble handling No. 1-seed Daniil Medvedev of Russia, capturing a 6-3, 6-2 upset on Saturday in the semifinals of the Open 13 Provence in Marseille, France.
Canada names women's team for Vancouver rugby 7s circuit
Canada has named an experienced lineup for the Vancouver stop of the HSBC SVNS circuit, with nine members of the squad that won silver at last summer's Paris Olympics.
PSG extend unbeaten run with win at Toulouse
TOULOUSE, France : Fabian Ruiz's second-half strike secured a 1-0 win for Paris St Germain at Toulouse on Saturday, extending the visitors' unbeaten run as well as their lead at the top of Ligue 1.
Nick Kyrgios - Jannik Sinner doping deal 'sad day for tennis' - ESPN
Jannik Sinner's deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency to accept a three-month ban for positive doping tests has been criticized by Australian player Nick Kyrgios, with the Professional Tennis Players Association citing a «lack of transparency» in the system.
Gilgeous-Alexander can inspire more Canadians at NBA All-Star Game
Twenty-five years ago Vince Carter dominated the NBA's Slam Dunk competition, inspiring a new generation of Canadian basketball players.