Luis Rocha challenges Edgar Skrivers for Karate Combat lightweight world title on May 28
Karate Combat fans have something else to look forward to: Luis Rocha will challenge Edgar Skrivers for the lightweight world title on May 28.
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Sun shines for Osaka with first clay test at Madrid Open
Naomi Osaka passed her first clay-court test of the season with flying colours, snapping the nine-match winning streak of Anastasia Potapova with a smooth 6-3, 6-1 victory to reach the second round of the Madrid Open.
Madrid Open draw: Andy Murray faces Dominic Thiem in first round, Carlos Alcaraz could meet Rafael Nadal in quarters
Andy Murray has been drawn against Dominic Thiem in the first round of the Madrid Open. Murray announced in February that he would skip the entire clay-court season, including the French Open, but has now decided he would compete in Madrid. Murray is yet to decide whether he will compete at Roland-Garros in May.
Sun shines for Naomi Osaka in Madrid
Anastasia Potapova with a smooth 6-3, 6-1 victory to reach the second round of the Madrid Open. The former world No.1, who received entry into the tournament via a wildcard, needed just 61 minutes to ease past Russia's Potapova, who was coming off a title run in Istanbul last week and won nine consecutive matches on clay coming into their showdown. "I wouldn't say it was an easy match, I feel like I just adjusted a little bit.
From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time
LONDON : Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.
Ons Jabeur put 'feelings aside' to play Israel as tennis star hits out at Wimbledon bans
Wilmbledon quarter-finalist Ons Jabeur has questioned why it's "now okay to mix politics and sports," amid the decision of the All England Tennis Club to ban Russian and Belarussian players this year. Jabeur, 27, launched a stinging attack on organisers, citing examples of other conflicts where no action has been taken at SW19.
Todd Boehly 'wins Chelsea owner race' in £3.5bn plus deal with Sir Jim Ratcliffe bid too late
Todd Boehly has won the race to buy Chelsea, according to reports.
Boehly consortium to be named preferred bidder to buy Chelsea
Todd Boehly's consortium is to be named as the preferred bidder to buy Chelsea.