Canada's Shapovalov's valiant comeback effort halted by Nadal in marathon match at Australian Open quarters
It took five sets, but Canadian Denis Shapovalov's impressive run at the Australian Open is over.
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'Rafael Nadal wasn't ready' - Becker backs 'right' Denis Shapovalov over time-wasting fury at Australian Open
Boris Becker has backed Denis Shapovalov after his angry rant at both Rafael Nadal and the umpire during their fiery quarter-final at the Australian Open. Absolutely livid at what he felt was the 2009 champion at Melbourne Park's constant time-wasting, the Canadian flew into an angry exchange with the umpire where he accused the official of being «corrupt». Ad/> With a 1-0 lead in the second set, having lost the opener 6-3, Shapovalov yelled at the umpire for not handing Nadal a code violation for taking too much time between points.
UK and Canada join planned diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The United Kingdom and Canada have become the latest countries to join a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018
ROME : Mario Balotelli was named in the Italy squad for the first time since 2018 on Monday, as the Adana Demirspor striker joined seven uncapped players in Roberto Mancini's 35-man training camp selection.
Manchester United to step up managerial search with Mauricio Pochettino, Erik Ten Hag, Luis Enrique contenders - reports
Manchester United are to step up their search for a new, permanent manager in the coming weeks — according to reports. The Athletic claims Paris Saint-German boss Mauricio Pochettino, Erik Ten Hag of Ajax, Spain head coach Luis Enrique and Sevilla's Julen Lopetugui are all contenders to take the job.
On the pioneering work of Ding Junhui and how one gamble transformed a sport and inspired a generation
Of the 32 qualifiers for this week’s German Masters, a quarter are from China. This perfectly illustrates the growing influence of the Chinese contingent on the professional tour, but the man who made it all possible will not be there. Ding Junhui did not qualify for Berlin.
Mark Selby in danger of missing Players Championship as Shoot Out winner Hossein Vafaei secures spot in top-16 event
World champion Mark Selby has work to do at the German Masters in Berlin this week if he wants to secure his spot at the prestigious Players Championship next month. Second seed Selby opens his campaign on Thursday in the German capital against world number 112 Barry Pinches knowing he is likely to at least reach the quarter-finals of an event he won in 2015 to keep alive his hopes of qualifying for the Players in Wolverhampton (7-13 February).
Ralf Rangnick left in the dark over Manchester United transfers
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick admits he ‘doesn’t know’ if members of his first-team squad will be sold before the transfer window closes next week.