Usyk vacates titles before 'last dance'
June 26 : Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday he had vacated his WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight championships to pursue a final fight.
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Iran and Egypt will headline Seattle's 'Pride Match.' Here's why that's controversial
When Iran and Egypt take to Seattle Stadium's pitch on Friday, their national flags won't be the only ones waving in the stands.
Wawrinka announces farewell fete with Federer and Murray
PARIS: Stan Wawrinka announced Friday he will throw a farewell party for fans on December 19 in Geneva with former tennis stars Roger Federer and Andy Murray on the card of the “One last backhand” event. The 41-year-old three-time Grand Slam champion said on Instagram that after more than 20 years on tour, it was time for him to hang up his racquet.
Hakimi to appeal ruling to stand trial for rape, lawyer says
NEW YORK, June 26 : Paris St Germain defender and Morocco international Achraf Hakimi will appeal to France's highest court after a ruling confirming that he should stand trial on a rape charge, his lawyer Fanny Colin told Reuters on Friday.
Keys and Maria set up Eastbourne final after opponents quit
LONDON, June 26 : American Madison Keys and German veteran Tatjana Maria set up an Eastbourne final as they both benefited from their opponents retiring mid-match in the semi-finals on Friday.
Serena to face 20-year-old Aussie Maya Joint in Wimbledon opener - ESPN
LONDON — Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
Why USA Fans Should 'Take A Deep Breath' After Loss vs. Türkiye
The U.S. men's national team won Group D, but it ended group play on a bit of a dud. However, former USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan doesn't want the fan base to sound the alarm.
IOC’s $100M US cash grants represent progress, but the flaws are obvious
On Wednesday morning, the International Olympic Committee went public with its plans to edge toward the 21st century in terms of athlete compensation, so it’s fitting that it chose retired basketball player Pau Gasol as a spokesman.