Djokovic’s 20 match-win streak broken, suffers first defeat in five months
Djokovic
Russia Sport News
Wimbledon To Scrap Russia Player Ban - Reports
British tennis chiefs are set to abandon their controversial ban on Russian and Belarusian players ahead of this year's Wimbledon championships, it was reported Friday. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year, the UK's governing Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) came under pressure from the British government to impose a ban. Russian and Belarusian players were eventually barred from all five ATP tournaments staged by the LTA, including the longstanding Queen's Club event in London.
Eddie Howe denies feeling ‘pressure’ after Amanda Staveley’s bullish Newcastle title claims
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe said on Friday that any talk of Newcastle United winning the Premier League and the Champions League are long-term goals, and he does not feel any added pressure as a result of recent, very public title predictions of title successes by Amanda Staveley.
Russia and Belarus boxers should compete, says International Boxing Association chief
MEXICO CITY: Russia and Belarus athletes should be able to compete under their flag, said International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev on Friday. The IBA lifted a ban on Russian and Belarusian boxers last October, against the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) guidance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 last year.
Russia and Belarus boxers should compete, IBA president says
Russia and Belarus athletes should be able to compete under their flag, said International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev on Friday.
Al-Nassr leave it late to snatch dramatic victory against Al-Batin
RIYADH: When the celebrations die down after an incredible late victory for Al-Nassr on Friday, even Cristiano Ronaldo will surely reflect on just how competitive and dramatic the Roshn Saudi League can be.
Al-Rajhi wins first Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge for KSA as Loeb extends lead in title race
ABU DHABI: Sebastien Loeb extended his lead in the World Rally-Raid Championship today as Yazeed Al-Rajhi became the first Saudi Arabian driver to win the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.
Rublev reiterates anti-war message in Dubai
Just over a year since Andrey Rublev wrote "No War Please" on the lens of a TV camera on his way to winning the Dubai title, the Russian issued another call for peace on Friday, saying it was "crazy" to see citizens suffering and dying.