Kewell takes over from Muscat as new Yokohama F Marinos manager
Japan's Yokohama F Marinos have appointed former Australia and Leeds United forward Harry Kewell as the club's new manager, the J.League outfit announced on Sunday.
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Savita Punia To Lead 18-member Indian Women's Hockey Squad In Olympic Qualifiers In Ranchi
Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the side and Vandana Katariya will be her deputy as Hockey India on Saturday named an 18-member Indian women's team for the Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. India will take the field in Ranchi looking to finish as one of the top three teams in the competition and secure qualification for the Paris Olympics 2024.
Osaka growing in confidence as Brisbane comeback nears
Former world number one Naomi Osaka said she was feeling more confident in her own skin and enjoying interactions with fellow players ahead of her much-awaited return to tennis at next week's Brisbane International after 15 months out.
Savita Punia To Lead 18-member Indian Women's Hockey Squad In Olympic Qualifiers In Ranchi
Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the side and Vandana Katariya will be her deputy as Hockey India on Saturday named an 18-member Indian women's team for the Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. India will take the field in Ranchi looking to finish as one of the top three teams in the competition and secure qualification for the Paris Olympics 2024.
Thiem advances in Brisbane after snake holds up qualifying match
Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem huffed and puffed his way into the main draw of the Brisbane International on Saturday, but not before a hissing intruder slithered onto the court and briefly halted play.
Rafael Nadal Draws Qualifier At Comeback Tournament In Brisbane
Rafael Nadal avoided meeting a seed first up at his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier in the Brisbane International, with Russia's Aslan Karatsev a potential second-round opponent. The 37-year-old Spaniard has been out of the game for almost 12 months following hip surgery after the 2023 Australian Open in January. It was feared that Nadal, the winner of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, would never play professionally again. However, he has fought his way back and was granted a wildcard to the season-opening Brisbane International in preparation for the first Grand Slam of the year at Melbourne Park beginning January 14.
AFCON is not a playground, Tijani Babangida warns Peseiro, Super Eagles
Nigerian national soccer team players pose for a group picture 07 October 2001 in Southampton before the start of their friendly match against Japan in preparation for the upcoming 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan. (Standing, from L : Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Isaac Okoronkwo, George Finidi, Ike Shorunmu, Eric Ejiofor, Sunday Oliseh; front row, from L : Karibe Ojigwe, Victor Agali, Tijani Babangida, Jay Jay Okocha, Ifeanyi Udeze.) AFP PHOTO
Osaka gears up for return hoping to inspire daughter Shai
Naomi Osaka said motherhood had given her a new outlook and the former world number one hoped to inspire her daughter Shai when she returned to the WTA tour at the Brisbane International that begins on Sunday.