Victoria Mboko, Canadian teammate Leylah Fernandez victorious in Round 1 of Citi Open
Canadians Victoria Mboko and Leylah Fernandez won their opening matches Monday at the Citi Open hardcourt tennis tournament.
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Venus Williams prioritising fun as she returns after 16-month absence
Former world number one Venus Williams said she was embracing the challenge and joy of tennis after a difficult year marked by health concerns and time away from the court as the 45-year-old prepares for her return at the Washington Open on Monday.
Shapovalov wins Mifel Tennis Open in straight sets for 2nd title of season
The tropical area at the tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula is best known for its beaches, resorts and sport fishing.
Dwayne Bacon to join Dubai Basketball from Zenit Saint Petersburg
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball has added another major player to its roster with the signing of American forward Dwayne Bacon, subject to medical clearance, on a deal that runs through the 2026 season.
More Americans believe USA should do more to help Ukraine – analysts
KYIV. 15 July (Interfax-Ukraine) – American support for Ukraine demonstrates a complicated trend: some 46% of Americans believe that the United States is not doing enough to help Ukraine, the highest figure since the beginning of the war, while there is a partisan split in attitudes towards further assistance, analysts noted during a panel discussion on the topic "Ukraine through the eyes of Americans: challenges of perception and communication strategies" at the Interfax-Ukraine news agency on Tuesday.
Russia's luge federation to appeal 2026 Games ban
The Russian Luge Federation (FSSR) said it will take legal action over a decision by the sport's global governing body to bar the country's athletes from the qualifying process for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Usyk starts heavyweight title week with focus on war in Ukraine
LONDON :World heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk kicked off the big fight build-up in London on Monday with a focus on war in his native Ukraine rather than anything he might face in the ring.
Kudermetova and Mertens win Wimbledon women's doubles title
LONDON :Eighth seeds Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens fought back from a set down to win their first Grand Slam as a pair, beating Hsieh Su-Wei and Jelena Ostapenko 3-6 6-2 6-4 in the Wimbledon women's doubles final on Sunday.