French Open increases purse to record $63.7 million
The French Open is elevating its total purse at Roland Garros to about $63.7 million, an increase of 5.21 per cent compared to last year.
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Lindsey Vonn 'feels amazing' as she eyes Olympic comeback at 40
LOS ANGELES : Lindsey Vonn, the American skier making a bid to get back to the Olympics at age 40, said Wednesday that her body felt better than it did seven years earlier when she last competed at the Games.
Djokovic claims first clay win of the season in Geneva
Novak Djokovic secured his first claycourt victory of the 2025 season as the 24-time Grand Slam champion eased into the Geneva Open quarter-finals, defeating Hungary's Marton Fucsovics 6-2 6-3 on Wednesday.
Andreescu among trio of Canadians eliminated in French Open qualifying
Bianca Andreescu's comeback hit a snag Wednesday when she was bounced from the second round of the French Open qualifying tournament in Paris.
Barcelona extend coach Flick's contract to 2027
Barcelona have extended coach Hansi Flick's contract until 2027, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday as they rewarded the German coach who led them to three domestic trophies this season.
Liverpool to unveil new Heysel memorial marking 40th anniversary of disaster
Liverpool will unveil a new memorial at Anfield to mark the 40th anniversary of the Heysel Stadium disaster where 39 supporters were killed, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Swiatek’s clay empire on shaky ground ahead of Paris
PARIS : Iga Swiatek arrives at Roland Garros this month under a cloud of uncertainty, with the Pole enduring one of the toughest stretches of her career just before the defence of her French Open title.
Andreeva bids for Paris glory after stellar start to season
Mirra Andreeva will be looking to build on her excellent season when she arrives at Roland Garros and the Russian teenager has the mental strength and attitude needed to upset the top players again at this year's French Open.