Crowd size for Brittney Griner's WNBA return baffles coach: 'How was it not a sellout?'
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Rybakina wins Italian Open; Rune to play Medvedev in men’s final
ROME: Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina won the Italian Open when Ukrainian opponent Anhelina Kalinina retired due to a left thigh injury early in the second set of the rain-delayed final on Saturday.
Daniil Medvedev finds funny side as he beats Stefanos Tsitsipas at Italian Open - 'I was just laughing'
Daniil Medvedev marched into the final of the Italian Open with a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, 7-5 7-5, in Rome after numerous interruptions. While the Russian earned a showdown with Holger Rune in tomorrow's final, he had to deal with the frustration of persistent rain delays. Ad With the first set poised at 4-4, Medvedev was hoping for the match to be halted because of the weather.
Mohamed Fouzair voted Roshn Saudi Pro League player of the week: Sofascore
RIYADH: Mohamed Fouzair has been voted the Roshn Saudi Pro League player of the week in round 27 by statistical website Sofascore.
Manchester City win Premier League title as Arsenal falter at Forest
LONDON: Manchester City were confirmed as Premier League champions for the fifth time in six seasons on Saturday without even having to kick a ball after second-placed Arsenal’s challenge ended in defeat away at Nottingham Forest. Arsenal, who enjoyed an eight-point lead over City as recently as mid-March, needed at least a point to stay mathematically in the hunt, but went down 1-0. City, who host Chelsea on Sunday, have 85 points with three games to play, while Arsenal are on 81 with one game left.
Brittney Griner discusses national anthem stance in return: ‘I definitely want to stand’
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WNBA picks, bold predictions and the biggest questions for the 2023 season - ESPN
One of the most hyped WNBA seasons in some time is upon us, as the 2023 campaign kicks off Friday with eight teams taking the floor, while the other four make their debut in a pair of games Saturday.
’A day of joy’: Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
LOS ANGELES, USA: Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since being jailed in Russia. Griner was outspoken for social justice in 2020 and didn’t take the court during the pregame anthem. But nearly a year behind bars in Russia changed her.