Vancouver Whitecaps name Denmark's Jesper Sorensen as new head coach
The Vancouver Whitecaps have hired Denmark's Jesper Sorensen as their new head coach.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has sent Alejandro Garnacho transfer warning as Man Utd eye £70m PSR windfall
Cristiano Ronaldo has warned Alejandro Garnacho that the Italian top-flight is the 'most difficult league for forwards'. The 20-year-old winger has recently emerged as a potential target for Napoli, who are looking to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Jasmine Paolini In The Mood As She Races Into Second Round At Australian Open
Jasmine Paolini underlined her Australian Open title credentials with an almost flawless march into the second round on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Italian inflicted a dreaded 'bagel' on Chinese qualifier Wei Sijia, who was making her Grand Slam debut, as she sprinted to a 6-0, 6-4 victory. In 2024, Paolini became the first Italian woman to make the last 16 at all four Grand Slams in the Open Era and won the title in Dubai in a breakthrough season that propelled her into the top five.
Teenager Joao Fonseca In Australian Open Stunner As Daniil Medvedev Survives Big Scare
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev in a major Australian Open shock on Tuesday as racquet-smashing 2024 finalist Daniil Medvedev narrowly avoided the same fate. A rampant Taylor Fritz, veteran Gael Monfils and home hope Alex de Minaur also all progressed into round two at Melbourne Park. In the women's draw, Jasmine Paolini and Elena Rybakina were both emphatic winners on day three, with Emma Navarro and Emma Raducanu also victorious. But the day belonged to the 18-year-old Fonseca, who defeated Russia's Rublev 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) on his Grand Slam debut.
Canadians Shapovalov, Diallo advance to 2nd round at Australian Open
Canadian tennis players Denis Shapovalov and Gabriel Diallo battled through challenging first-round matches to advance at the Australian Open on Tuesday in Melbourne.
Barca defender Martinez sidelined for four weeks
Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez is set to miss four weeks with a hamstring injury, the Catalan club said Tuesday.
Neil Doak names Eánna McCarthy as captain for Under-20 Six Nations
Connacht back row Eánna McCarthy has been confirmed as captain for the Ireland Under-20s, as head coach Neil Doak named a 31-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations Championship.
Marcus Rashford Manchester United transfer exit in doubt as player fails medical
Marcus Rashford's hopes of joining AC Milan from Manchester United in the January transfer window could be thrown into doubt following an update regarding another deal in Italy.