Mayweather to fight 'Dangerous' Don Moore in Abu Dhabi exhibition
Undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather will fight "Dangerous" Don Moore in a rearanged exhibition bout in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, organisers said on Friday.
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Naomi Osaka admits to fears over French Open return after pulling out last year
Naomi Osaka admitted she was “very worried” about returning to Roland Garros after last year’s furore that led to her withdrawal.
Osaka 'worried' over French Open return after 2021 withdrawal
Naomi Osaka admitted Friday that she was "worried" over her return to the French Open, fearing she had "offended" people when she controversially quit the 2021 tournament. The Japanese superstar, a former world number one and a four-time major winner, pulled out of Roland Garros 12 months ago after she was fined and threatened with a Grand Slam ban for refusing to honour media commitments. Osaka, the world's highest-earning sportswoman last year with a $55 million income, then took a break from the sport, revealing she had been suffering bouts of depression.
PV Sindhu beats Akane Yamaguchi to enter Thailand Open semifinals
PV Sindhu eked out a three-game win over world number 1 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to make it to the semifinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament here on Friday. The sixth seeded Indian prevailed 21-15, 20-22, 21-13 over second seeded Japanese in 51 minutes to set up a clash with Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China. The last time the duo played, the match was marred by controversy with Sindhu being penalised a point by the umpire for delaying tactics during the Badminton Asia Championships semifinals. Sindhu came into the match with a 13-9 head-to-head record and dished out another fine performance to notch up her 14th victory over the reigning World Champion.
Japan to be based in Toulouse in 2023 Rugby World Cup
Japan will be based in Toulouse during the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, tournament organisers announced on Friday.
PV Sindhu Seizes Semi-final Spot In Thailand Open With Win Over Akane Yamaguchi
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eked out a three-game win over world number 1 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to make it to the semi-finals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament on Friday. The sixth seeded Indian prevailed 21-15, 20-22, 21-13 over second seeded Japanese in 51 minutes to set up a clash with Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China. The last time the duo played, the match was marred by controversy with Sindhu being penalised a point by the umpire for delaying tactics during the Badminton Asia Championships semifinals.
Philippine hero Diaz targets Olympic defence after SEA Games gold
HANOI: Philippine hero Hidilyn Diaz won a second straight weightlifting gold at the Southeast Asian Games on Friday (May 20), calling it a first step towards the defence of her Olympic crown at Paris 2024.
Archery World Cup: India Compound Mixed Team To Fight For Bronze
India's mixed team of compound archers will be fighting for a bronze medal after its semi-final defeat while the recurve team put up yet another dismal show at the World Cup (Stage Two) here on Friday. The mixed pair of Abhishek Verma and Avneet Kaur ousted Denmark (157-155), fancied Mexico (156-153) before going down to 10th seed Estonia (156-158) in a close semi-final to end up in the bronze medal play-off round. The sixth seeded Indian mixed team will take on fourth-seeded Turkey in its bid to win country's third bronze medal from the meet.