Qatar World Cup to feature female referees in first for tournament
Women referees will officiate matches at the men's World Cup for the first time in Qatar this year, the sport's governing body FIFA announced on Thursday.
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Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup finals for first time
Female referees have been selected to officiate at a men’s World Cup finals for the first time.
Top-Ranked Viktor Axelsen Pulls Out Of Thailand Open
Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen pulled out of the Thailand Open on Thursday, citing an injury he sustained at last week's Thomas and Uber Cup finals. It means the top two seeds are out after the early exit of the out-of-sorts former world champion Kento Momota, who slumped out in the first round on Wednesday.
Sharks bring Lukhanyo Am straight into starting line-up for Ulster meeting
Sharks coach Sean Everitt has not hesitated to install Lukhanyo Am back into his starting XV for their encounter against Ulster in Belfast on Friday.
Top-ranked Viktor Axelsen out of badminton's Thailand Open
BANGKOK: Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen pulled out of the Thailand Open on Thursday (May 19), citing an injury he sustained at last week's Thomas and Uber Cup finals.
Naomi Osaka returns to French Open with questions over form and fitness
Naomi Osaka returns to Roland Garros looking to banish the memories of her withdrawal 12 months ago, but hampered by concerns over her clay-court form and fitness.
Joel Matip hails "amazing" Liverpool unsung hero as title race goes to final day
Joel Matip has hailed Takumi Minamino as the true unsung hero of Liverpool's season with the Premier League in their sights because of his impact.
Osaka returns to French Open with questions over form, fitness
Naomi Osaka (Steven Paston/PA) (PA Archive)