NBA’s Enes Kanter Freedom slams China ‘puppet’ Yao Ming: ‘Big body, small heart and tiny brain’
Enes Kanter Freedom tells Laura Ingraham he's not going to give one minute of his time to watch anything over the next few weeks.
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'Fedal' comeback on the cards as Federer, Nadal sign up for Laver Cup
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer team up one more time after Laver Cup organisers announced on Thursday that the duo will be part of Team Europe's title defence against Team World this year. Nadal created history on Sunday by defeating Russian Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final to claim a men's record 21st major title and move one ahead of Federer and Novak Djokovic, who were both missing in Mebourne. The Spaniard, who has twice played at the Laver Cup, paired up with Federer for their first and only doubles match together at the inaugural edition of the event in Prague in 2017.
Winter Games: Six African athletes who are competing in Beijing, and five who are not
At the Winter Games in Beijing there will be five African nations' flags flying at the opening ceremony at the Bird's Nest stadium on Feb. 4, with Madagascar the only country with two athletes.
Federer will know what future holds by April-May
PARIS: Roger Federer believes he will know by “April-May” whether or not he will be able to return to tennis. The 40-year-old winner of 20 Grand Slam titles has not played since a Wimbledon quarter-final exit at the hands of Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in July last year before having to undergo knee surgery. “I want to come back strong and give it everything that I have,” the Swiss star said Wednesday.
2022 Winter Olympics: A guide to Men’s Hockey at the Beijing Winter Games
The official dates for the 2022 Winter Olympics are Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 20, in Beijing, China. The competition begins as early as Wednesday, February 2–two days before the Opening Ceremony–with curling.
Christian Eriksen can be Brentford’s ‘greatest signing’, claims Thomas Frank
Christian Eriksen’s return to Premier League football with Brentford will take a “few weeks”, according to Thomas Frank. The manager said his Danish compatriot, while physically capable, may need that time to gain match fitness and mental readiness.
Turkish Masters 2022 - David B Gilbert dumped out of tournament after surprise defeat to Andy Hicks
David Gilbert crashed out 5-4 against Andy Hicks on the final black in the Turkish Masters qualifiers. Gilbert was the heavy favourite, but only had a 3-2 lead after five frames, with both players regularly hitting 50-plus breaks. Ad/> The match then moved 4-3 in Hicks’ favour before a break of 75’ gave the pair a deciding final frame to contest.
Olympic viewing guide: Canadians start strong, figure skating begins tonight
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