Alcaraz reaches first quarterfinal on grass at Queen’s Club
LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz reached his first quarterfinal on grass as the world No. 2 crushed Jiri Lehecka in the Wimbledon warmup event at Queen’s Club on Thursday.
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IOC banishes boxing governing body from Olympics, but the sport will still be at the Paris Games
GENEVA: The International Boxing Association was banished from the Olympic family on Thursday, ending a years-long dispute fueled by defying advice and instructions from the IOC. Boxing, however, will keep its status as an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Games. The International Olympic Committee voted to derecognize the IBA at a specially called meeting — an outcome that was inevitable after being recommended two weeks ago by the executive board, a body chaired by IOC president Thomas Bach.
Emirates Cricket Board to advise Baseball United on its new professional league
DUBAI: Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian subcontinent, announced today a historic partnership with Emirates Cricket Board.
Global Chess League launches in Dubai
DUBAI: The inaugural edition of the Global Chess League was launched here on Wednesday night.
Wembanyama ‘immune’ to NBA Draft hype
NEW YORK: Victor Wembanyama dismissed the soaring hype swirling around him on Wednesday as he prepares to become the most sought-after No.1 pick in the NBA draft since LeBron James.
Tiafoe’s winning run on grass ended by fellow US player Korda at Queen’s Club
LONDON: Frances Tiafoe’s winning run on grass was ended by Sebastian Korda in an all-American second-round match at the Queen’s Club Championships on Wednesday.
'You always want more' - Cameron Norrie earns comeback win over Jordan Thompson to march into Queen’s quarter-finals
Cameron Norrie fought back from a set down to beat Jordan Thompson 4-6 6-3 6-2 and progress to the Queen’s quarter-finals. The British No. 1 was overpowered in the opening set but produced a stirring response to complete a comeback in one hour and 57 minutes.
'I am not looking forward to playing any tennis' - Dan Evans searching for answers after defeat to Sebastian Korda
Dan Evans insists the show must go on despite being left searching for answers on how to snap his losing streak, after another defeat on the opening day at Queen's. Evans was comfortably beaten 6-4 7-5 by American Sebastian Korda on centre court to continue a poor run of form that has seen losses at the first time of asking at the French Open, Rome Masters and Madrid Masters. Ad The defeat leaves the Birmingham-born player low on confidence ahead of Wimbledon, but Evans knows he must keep plugging away in order to turn the tide.