Ostapenko dumps defending champion Swiatek out of Qatar Open
Three-times defending champion Iga Swiatek was bundled out of the Qatar Open by Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, who beat the Polish second seed 6-3 6-1 in the semi-finals on Friday.
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Fenerbahce outclass Anderlecht, Ajax and Sociedad earn first-leg leads
ISTANBUL :Turkey's Fenerbahce beat Belgian side Anderlecht 3-0 in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round playoff on Thursday as Ajax Amsterdam and Real Sociedad also secured victories.
US Open mixed doubles champions criticise format changes
The U.S. Open's revamped mixed doubles format is a "profound injustice" that disrespects the players, reigning champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have said.
Viktor Gyokeres to Manchester United transfer takes fresh twist as swap deal plan emerges
Manchester United are facing a challenging task of signing Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres in the summer transfer window. United have been strongly linked with the Sweden international after Ruben Amorim's appointment.
Europeans think US is 'necessary partner' not 'ally', study finds
A majority of Europeans considers the US is a “necessary partner” rather than “an ally”, according to a poll published on Wednesday by the pan-European think tank European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), against the backdrop of friction between the EU and US over tariffs.
World Number One Aryna Sabalenka Dumped Out Of Qatar Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock defeat in the second round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday. The Belarusian was thwarted by Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) in a tense encounter lasting over two and a half hours. This was Sabalenka's first match since losing the Australian Open final in three sets to Madison Keys in January. Alexandrova has turned up in Doha in good form after claiming her fifth WTA title in Linz last week.
Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open by Kostyuk, Rybakina prospers
DOHA: Coco Gauff suffered a surprise early exit from the Qatar Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets defeat by Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk, while Elena Rybakina eased into the last 16.
AfroBasket: NBBF picks 24 for D’Tigers preliminary roster ahead third qualifying window
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has chosen 24 players for camping ahead of the D’Tigers’ 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers third window, which will hold in Tripoli, Libya, from February 17 to 24.