ATP roundup: J.J. Wolf reaches quarterfinals in Washington
In a battle of Americans, 16th seed J.J. Wolf held off Michael Mmoh 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington.
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FIFA opens investigation into alleged misconduct with Zambia - ESPN
FIFA has confirmed on Friday it is investigating an allegation of misconduct in relation to the Zambia women's national team during the World Cup.
WTA roundup: Jessica Pegula into D.C. quarters, Caroline Garcia upset
No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Citi DC Open by defeating Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday in Washington.
World-beating Germany retain team sprint title at cycling world championships
GLASGOW: Germany retained their women’s team sprint title and shattered their own world record at the cycling world championships on Thursday.
India Ready For Litmus Test At Asian Champions Trophy 2023
The long wait is almost over as the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 is all set to commence on Thursday with thousands of hockey fans waiting to soak up the exciting and intriguing moments during the 10-day extravaganza at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore, which last witnessed an international match in 2007. The anticipation is evident with fans gathering at the stadium in the lead-up to the event only to get a glimpse of their favourite hockey stars.
Indian Men's Hockey Team Beats China 7-2 In Asian Champions Trophy
Three-time champions and hosts India started their Asian Champions Trophy campaign on a resounding note, thrashing China 7-2 in their opening match of the tournament here on Thursday. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (5th, 8th minutes) and Varun Kumar (19th, 30th) converted two penalty corners each for India, while Sukhjeet Singh (15th), Akashdeep Singh (16th) and Mandeep Singh (40th) were the other goal scorers for India. China's two goals came from the sticks of Wenhui E (18th) and Jiesheng Gao (25th). India will play Japan on Friday.
Germany eliminated from World Cup after being held by South Korea
Two-time champions Germany have crashed out of the Women's World Cup after drawing 1-1 with South Korea in their final Group H match in Brisbane.
Swim king Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
TUNIS: Double world champion swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui said Wednesday he wants to become Tunisia’s greatest ever Olympian at the Paris Games next year. The 20-year-old, who captured the 800m and 1,500m freestyle golds at the world championships in Japan last week, said he wants to “break the record for the Tunisian having the most medals and break all the world records.” Long-distance runner Mohammed Gammoudi is Tunisia’s most successful Olympian with four medals between 1964 and 1972.