Former Man City striker Robinho must serve nine-year jail term for rape in Brazil
A Brazilian court has ruled that former football star Robinho must serve his nine-year prison sentence in his home nation following his 2017 rape conviction in Italy.
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Andy Murray Beats Dizzy Matteo Berrettini; Sloane Stephens, Naomi Osaka advance
Two-time Miami Open champion Andy Murray fought back for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over struggling Italian Matteo Berrettini in the first round at Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday. Berrettini needed medical attention near the end of the second set after appearing to almost faint on court but he battled on. The Italian recently returned to the tour after an injury-plagued 2023, reaching the final of a Challenger event in Phoenix. He broke Murray's serve in the first game of the match and was in firm control of the opening set.
Murray beats ailing Berrettini to reach Miami second round
MIAMI : Andy Murray outlasted an ailing Matteo Berrettini 4-6 6-3 6-4 on Wednesday to move into the second round of the Miami Open where he will again try to do something he has not done this season - win two consecutive matches.
Robinho must serve rape sentence in Brazil, court says
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA :Brazilian judges ruled on Wednesday to uphold former AC Milan and Brazil striker Robinho's rape conviction, adding that he must serve his nine-year prison sentence in Brazil.
Sinner looks for fresh start in Miami after first loss
MIAMI : For the first time this season Jannik Sinner comes into a tournament looking for a fresh start.
Canada's Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps jump into pairs lead at figure skating worlds
Canadian pair Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps put forth an electrifying performance to place first in the short program at the world figure skating championships Wednesday afternoon.
Sun-shining on Swiatek as world number one chases the 'Double'
MIAMI : Only 11 players have completed the "Sunshine Double", winning Indian Wells and the Miami Open back-to-back, but world number one Iga Swiatek comes to Florida looking to join an even more exclusive club of those that have managed a double-double.
Denis Shapovalov fires 16 aces en route to 1st-round win at Miami Open
Canada's Denis Shapovalov downed Italy's Luciano Darderi in three sets on Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Miami Open.