Wawrinka seals shock win for Swiss, US sweep Uzbekistan in Davis Cup qualifiers
:Three-time Grand Slam Stan Wawrinka rolled back the clock to secure a thrilling win for Switzerland over Germany in their Davis Cup qualifier on Saturday.
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US sweep Uzbekistan in Davis Cup qualifiers, Sweden and France through
The United States swept Uzbekistan aside with a 4-0 victory to qualify for the Davis Cup Finals group stage on Saturday, while the Ymer brothers guided Sweden to a 3-1 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Cancelo left Man City to play more, says Guardiola
Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on November 12, 2022. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
It’s ‘normal’ for defenders to patrol Vinicius: Xavi
BARCELONA, Spain: Barcelona coach Xavi believes it is normal that defenders keep close tabs on Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, amid controversy over rough treatment toward the Brazilian. Vinicius was brutally chopped down in Madrid’s 2-0 win over Valencia by Gabriel Paulista, who was sent off, and no player in the division has been fouled more this season. “Players like Ousmane (Dembele), Neymar, when he was here, or Vinicius, these players who can beat a man, opponents are a lot more aggressive to them,” Xavi told a news conference.
PREMIER PADEL: 2023 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR REVEALS 8 TOURNAMENTS WORLDWIDE WITH MORE TO BE ADDED
The season will once again begin in Doha with the Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel at the Khalifa Tennis & Squash complex from 26 February - 5 March, before moving to Europe for the Italy Premier Padel Major; taking place at the Foro Italico from 10-16 July.
Brazil calls for crackdown on racism in football
SAO PAULO: The Brazilian Football Confederation said Friday (Feb 3) it had sent a letter to FIFA calling for a crackdown on racism in the sport, after a series of incidents targeting players including Brazil star Vinicius Junior.
SA Rugby withdraw Mzansi Challenge invite to Tel Aviv Heat
SA Rugby announced on Friday that their invitation to the Israeli rugby team, Tel Aviv Heat, to play in the recently announced Mzansi Challenge had been withdrawn.
Lionel Messi open to playing in 2026 World Cup
After hoisting his first World Cup trophy with Argentina in December, Lionel Messi said that tournament would be his last, but now it appears he's open to the possibility of playing in the 2026 event.