The World Aquatics Championships start Friday, but swimming fans have to wait
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Losing at French Open lifted the pressure for Wimbledon, says Swiatek
LONDON :There are few benefits to losing in the semi-finals of a Grand Slam but when Iga Swiatek had her fingers prised off the French Open trophy, it had one unexpected benefit - it lifted the pressure off her shoulders heading into Wimbledon.
High prices have Nordic fans feeling the pinch at Women's Euros
THUN, Switzerland :Football fans from the Nordic region are well-used to paying high prices back home, so when they start raising an eyebrow at the prices at the Women's Euros in Switzerland, the rest of the world tends to sit up and take notice.
Sabalenka gracious in defeat after lessons from French Open
LONDON :Aryna Sabalenka said she did not want to "face that hate again" as she praised her Wimbledon conqueror Amanda Anisimova on Thursday - in stark contrast to her attitude following the French Open final when she was anything but complimentary about Coco Gauff.
Anisimova outlasts Sabalenka, Swiatek fells Bencic to lock in Wimbledon final
LONDON :Amanda Anisimova tore up the script and soared into her maiden Wimbledon final by outclassing world number one Aryna Sabalenka with fierce determination and fearless shot-making on Thursday and will meet Iga Swiatek for a shot at Grand Slam glory.
Tales of cricketing renaissance in Africa
Six weeks ago, I reported on a Test match between England and Zimbabwe played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Despite brave individual performances, Zimbabwe was beaten by an innings and 45 runs.
Kariman Abuljadayel becomes Al-Nassr’s first cross-country skier
JEDDAH: Saudi Olympian Kariman Abuljadayel has made history once again, this time by becoming the first cross-country skier to join Al-Nassr Club, the first Saudi sports club to officially add a winter sport to its roster.
LIV Golf announces partnership with HSBC
LONDON/NEW YORK: LIV Golf and HSBC have announced a partnership aimed at growing the game worldwide.