Canada's Auger-Aliassime through to Libema Open semifinals with win over Khachanov
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the semifinals of the Libema Open grass-court tennis tournament with a 7-6 (5), 6-4 win over Karen Khachanov on Friday.
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Berrettini 'screwed' by Wimbledon rankings points change
Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini complained on Friday that he has been "screwed" by the decision to strip the tournament of its ranking points. In May, both the ATP and the WTA announced that no points would be awarded after the All England Club banned Russian and Belarusian players from playing at Wimbledon as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Men's world number one Novak Djokovic said last month it was a "lose-lose" situation for everyone and former US and Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said she was ready to boycott Wimbledon.
Ecuador keeps World Cup spot as FIFA rejects Chile complaint
Ecuador kept its place at the World Cup on Friday when a FIFA legal ruling rejected a complaint by Chile about an alleged ineligible player.
Four replacements for Sue Barker with BBC's face of tennis to step down after Wimbledon
F1 preview: A lap of the Monaco Grand Prix
Rafael Nadal backed to rival Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon by uncle Toni despite injury
Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach Toni has admitted that he believes his nephew could win Wimbledon despite uncertainty over whether he will play the tournament. The Spaniard has won the first two Grand Slams of the season for the first time in his career but has since undergone a new radiofrequency treatment for his chronic foot injury and will only appear at the All England Club if it is successful.
Ireland U21s' Italian showdown live on RTÉ as part of huge double-header
The Republic of Ireland Under-21s' huge European Championship qualifier against Italy on Tuesday afternoon (4.30pm kick-off) will be screened live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player as part of a bumper double-header of international football.
Ruben Selles joins coaching team at Southampton
Southampton have appointed well-travelled Spaniard Ruben Selles as first team lead coach, subject to work visa clearance.
Russia's brain drain: war with Ukraine prompts tens of thousands to flee abroad
Before Russia's war with Ukraine, director Anna Demidova used to run an independent theatre company in Moscow. But the Kremlin's so-called 'special military operation' changed all that. At the start of March, she decided to leave Russia in protest against the invasion.