Brittney Griner's Russian detention hits 200-day mark
Monday marked 200 days since WNBA star Brittney Griner was first detained in a Russian airport.
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Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Serbia Davis Cup team due to 'personal reasons' ahead of the group stage
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Serbia’s Davis Cup team due to ‘personal reasons’. He was due to lead his country in this month’s Group B matches with Spain, Korea and Canada.
Ons Jabeur to face Ajla Tomljanovic in US Open quarter-final
Ons Jabeur has reached her first US Open quarter-final where the world No 5 will take on unseeded Australian Ajla Tomljanovic on Tuesday.
UEFA chief Ceferin certain 2030 World Cup will be in Spain and Portugal
"I am sure that the 2030 World Cup will be played in Spain and Portugal," Ceferin said via videoconference during the opening of the Football Talks international congress in Lisbon on Monday. "This bid is a winning one and we will do everything possible to help two countries that are passionate, live and breathe football and that have a good infrastructure." A total of 14 stadiums in 12 cities have been offered to be among the 11 Spanish venues expected to host matches if the Iberian bid is successful at the FIFA ballot in May 2024. Portugal will put up three stadiums for consideration.
2030 World Cup will be in Spain and Portugal - Ceferin
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin claims that he 'is sure' Spain and Portugal will host the 2030 World Cup.
Kyrgios at same level as Djokovic and Nadal, says Medvedev
Danill Medvedev said Nick Kyrgios is playing at such a high level that he merits comparison with Grand Slam heavyweights Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Nick Kyrgios playing at Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s level, admits conquered Daniil Medvedev at US Open
Daniil Medvedev praised Nick Kyrgios for playing at Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal’s level after losing to the Australian at the US Open. Kyrgios ended Medvedev’s reign at Flushing Meadows with an impressive 7-6(11) 3-6 6-3 6-2 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Ad Medvedev will lose his No.
Knocked off No. 1 ranking, Medvedev rues 2022 major show
NEW YORK : Sunday's defeat by Nick Kyrgios in the U.S. Open fourth round would have tasted extra bitter to Daniil Medvedev with the Russian also set to lose his world number one ranking as his title defence ended in New York.