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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.

Russia releases imprisoned American in what US calls a step toward end of Ukraine war

Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was deemed wrongfully detained by Russia, has been released in what the White House described as a diplomatic thaw that could advance negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

Electricity prices rise in Estonia after cut from Russian power grid

Following the weekend's cut from the Russian power grid, electricity prices in the Baltic region have started to rise rapidly. This is due to low wind, no sun and the increase in gas prices.

What to know for the 4 Nations Face-Off

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Boxing organisation to launch lawsuit over Olympic gender row

The International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Monday it is to take legal action against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the inclusion of Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting at last year’s Olympic Games.

Q&A: Ukraine's ambassador to Germany calls for 'courage' as war enters third year

Germany's election is less than two weeks away, with topics like migration dominating debates. But one issue seems to have been somewhat overlooked in recent weeks: Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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.

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World Number One Aryna Sabalenka Dumped Out Of Qatar Open

Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open by Kostyuk, Rybakina prospers

Russia releases imprisoned American in what US calls a step toward end of Ukraine war

Electricity prices rise in Estonia after cut from Russian power grid

What to know for the 4 Nations Face-Off

Boxing organisation to launch lawsuit over Olympic gender row

Q&A: Ukraine's ambassador to Germany calls for 'courage' as war enters third year

AfroBasket: NBBF picks 24 for D’Tigers preliminary roster ahead third qualifying window