Boxing: IBA acknowledges Swiss resignation to join rogue body
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has acknowledged the resignation of the Swiss federation to join a rogue rival boxing organisation, it said on Thursday.
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Tennis: Sabalenka, Djokovic hoping to steer clear of controversy
With Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic in action on Friday, day six of the French Open could once again see off-court issues grabbing the headlines despite both players having made clear their desire to put controversy in the rear-view mirror.
French Open: Andreeva sets lofty slam target after second-round win
Sixteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva said she dreams of winning 25 grand slam titles after reaching the third round of the French Open.
Ruud, Swiatek gain momentum at French Open as Sinner exits
PARIS :Fourth seed Casper Ruud and holder Iga Swiatek stayed on course to reach consecutive finals at the French Open while a couple of unheralded names in the women's draw continued to show their immense potential on a sunny Thursday at Roland Garros.
Gauff passes Grabher test to reach French Open third round
PARIS : American sixth seed Coco Gauff suffered a mid-match wobble but subdued Julia Grabher 6-2 6-3 in a tricky second-round encounter at the French Open on Thursday to continue her charge towards a first Grand Slam crown.
Wars of words as French Open press room heats up following Djokovic drama
Outside the French Open press room this week, it was a sweltering 30 degrees.
Badminton Could Allow Russians To Return From Ban
Badminton's governing body paved the way Wednesday for Russian and Belarusian players to return to competition as neutrals after they were banned over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. It comes with the Paris Olympics just over a year away and sports federations grappling with what to do about athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus. Badminton World Federation (BWF) barred Russian and Belarusian players in March last year and in April extended the ban as Moscow's assault on Ukraine stretched into a second year.
Ruud, Rybakina gain momentum at French Open
PARIS : Fourth seed Casper Ruud stayed on course to reach consecutive finals at the French Open even as a couple of unheralded names in the women's competition continued to show their immense potential on a sunny Thursday at Roland Garros.