Wimbledon finalist questions why tournament won’t close roof in heat
A Wimbledon finalist has questioned why the tennis tournament will not close its roof, after sweltering conditions left Centre Court spectators needing medical assistance.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Australian Open day eight
Jan 24 : Highlights of the eighth day at the Australian Open on Sunday (times GMT):
HIGHLIGHTS-Australian Open day seven
MELBOURNE, Jan 24 : Highlights of the seventh day at the Australian Open on Saturday (times GMT):
'Not Good News': Barcelona Confirm Major Injury Blow For Star Midfielder Pedri
Barcelona have confirmed influential midfielder Pedri is set to be ruled out of action for around a month after he was forced out of a Champions League clash with Slavia Prague. Boss Hansi Flick delivered a worrying update after the game on the Spain international, who completed just over an hour of that continental contest before picking up an injury. His manager admitted "it is not good news" on the fitness front, with the La Liga leaders now without one of their most important players.
Ronaldo, Kane ... Lewandowski? Barcelona Star Now Part Of Exclusive Goal Club
Robert Lewandowski has joined Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane and Neymar in an exclusive goal club. The prolific Polish striker was back on target for Barcelona in their Champions League clash with Slavia Prague. He actually found the net at both ends of the field in that contest, with his effort at the right end seeing him reach 20 in elite European competition for Barca.
Swiatek sees off Bouzkova to reach Australian Open third round
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 : Iga Swiatek resumed her quest for a first Australian Open title and career Grand Slam with a 6-2 6-3 victory over unseeded Marie Bouzkova to reach the third round on Thursday, as she showed no signs of the sluggishness that dogged her in the previous round.
HIGHLIGHTS-Australian Open day five
Jan 22 : Highlights of the fifth day at the Australian Open on Thursday (times GMT):
Canadian snowboarder Arnaud Gaudet earns World Cup silver in parallel giant slalom
Snowboarder Arnaud Gaudet of Montcalm, Que., won a silver medal at a World Cup snowboard parallel giant slalom event on Saturday in Bansko, Bulgaria.
Venus Williams grateful for Australian Open wildcard
MELBOURNE, Jan 17 : Seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams thanked Australian Open organisers on Saturday for giving her a wildcard that will see the 45-year-old American become the oldest woman ever to compete in the singles main draw.