Su Oh heads Aussie challenge in Singapore
Su Oh is the leading Australian after Patty Tavatanakit shot a five-under-par 67 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA's HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore.
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‘We changed the status quo:’ Pitso Mosimane on success in Africa, breaking barriers in Egypt and European prejudices
“Do not give Al-Hilal a chance on the ball, guys. If you do, they will show how good they are.”
Olympics chief ‘on side of peace’ in Russia’s sporting exile
GENEVA: The head of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday pinned full responsibility for Russia’s sporting exile on the Kremlin, insisting Russian athletes should not prosper while their Ukrainian counterparts suffer. The IOC on Monday urged sports federations to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, having already urged the cancelation or relocation of planned sports events.
Novak Djokovic no longer with longtime coach Marian Vajda
Novak Djokovic and coach Marian Vajda are no longer working together, splitting up after 15 years and 20 Grand Slam titles. A statement that went up on Djokovic’s website on Tuesday said that the two men “agreed to end their partnership” after last year’s season-ending ATP Finals. “Marian has been by my side during the most important and memorable moments in my career,” Djokovic said in the posting.
Czech FA will not book players for removing shirts in Ukraine support
PRAGUE: The Czech Football Association said Wednesday local referees in professional leagues will not punish players for taking off their shirts in celebration if they do it to promote “the fighting Ukraine.”It added players were now free to take off their shirts or cover their heads with a shirt “if they want to disclose symbols or slogans supporting the fighting Ukraine.”The step in support of Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia last week, is in force until further notice, the FA said in a statement.Under normal circumstances, “players must be booked even if a goal was denied in case they...
Al-Ittihad’s Abderrazak Hamdallah wins SPL Player of the Month award for February
JEDDAH: Al-Ittihad’s Abderrazak Hamdallah has won the Saudi Pro League’s Player of the Month award for February for his performances in rounds 19 to 22 of the 2021-22 season.
Defending champion Lydia Ko confirmed for 2022 Aramco Saudi Ladies International
The Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund is returning for 2022, with a new date and the biggest early-season purse in what will be a record-breaking year for the Ladies European Tour.
South Korea's Kim upbeat before Singapore title defence
SINGAPORE: South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo struck an upbeat tone Tuesday (Mar 1) as she gears up to defend her HSBC Women's World Championship title in Singapore in the face of stiff competition.