WTA roundup: Nao Hibino upsets defending champ in Prague
Japan's Nao Hibino upset No. 2 seed and defending champion Barboura Krejcikova of the Czech Republic, rallying for a 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 second-round win on Thursday at the Prague Open.
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Laura Kenny leading medal bid after spectacular opening to Commonwealth Games
Laura Kenny, Alex Yee and James Wilby are among the Tokyo medallists targeting the podium as the Commonwealth Games gets under way in Birmingham on Friday.
Eddie Jones says he would 'jump' at chance to coach in rugby league
England rugby union coach Eddie Jones said he would "jump" at the chance to coach an Australian rugby league side, with the South Sydney Rabbitohs being his "dream team".
SAFA boss Jordaan slams questions over Banyana payment: 'Did you ask Springboks about their bonuses?'
South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan took umbrage to being rigorously questioned about how the organisation will foot the bill for Banyana Banyana's payment after winning the Women's African Cup of Nations last week.
'I’ve got to say' - Chris Sutton spots 'hugely encouraging' note from Celtic pre-season friendly
The 24-year-old caught the eye with a dazzling display in the Bhoys’ 2-0 friendly win over Norwich City on Saturday at Parkhead.
ATP roundup: Trio of seeded Americans roll in Atlanta
Three seeded Americans recorded straight-set victories to easily advance at the Atlanta Open on Wednesday in Georgia.
Zverev return 'more realistic' for Davis Cup in September
Alexander Zverev has not given up hope of playing next month's U.S. Open but the German world number two is more likely to return to action from his ankle injury during the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals in mid-September.
CWG 2022: Women's javelin world champion Kelsey-Lee Barber tests positive for Covid-19
Barber, who claimed her second world crown last week at Eugene, Oregon, in the United States, tested positive at the Australian team camp ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this week. But with the women's javelin final not until August 7, she could still compete.