Iranian footballer Ali Karimi target of kidnapping attempt: The Times
DUBAI: Former Iran international footballer Ali Karimi has been the target of a kidnapping attempt by the Tehran regime, according to British newspaper The Times.
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Booker sparks Suns over Warriors as Thompson ejected
LOS ANGELES: Devin Booker scored 34 points as the Phoenix Suns overpowered Golden State 134-105 in a hard-fought clash that saw Warriors star Klay Thompson ejected for the first time in his career.
Wawrinka downs Ruud, Murray also advances at Swiss Indoors
BASEL, Switzerland: On a stellar day for veteran Grand Slam champions, Stan Wawrinka beat third-ranked Casper Ruud and Andy Murray rallied to win in three sets in the first round of the Swiss Indoors on Tuesday.
ATP roundup: Maxime Cressy fires 22 aces in Stockholm win
American Maxime Cressy served up 22 aces and rallied for a 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory over Ilya Ivashka of Belarus in first-round action at the Stockholm Open on Monday in Sweden.
'Unravelling fast!' - Did Alexander Bublik deserve boos for trick shot in final against Lorenzo Sonego?
When it comes to entertainment value few can top Alexander Bublik – but did he take it too far in the Moselle Open final? The 24-year-old, who is known for not taking the game too seriously at times, had reached the final after three successive three-set wins and a walkover in the semi-finals against Stan Wawrinka. Ad Up against Lorenzo Sonego, Bublik dropped a hard-fought opening set and was trailing 3-1 in the second and looking to save break point when he attempted an audacious trick shot. Laver CupExclusive: Ljubicic reveals what coaching Federer is like, says 'he is not going anywhere'AN HOUR AGO A powerful serve out wide from Bublik had Sonego sticking out his racquet and only managing to loop the ball back over the net.
Italy's Lorenzo Sonego romps to Metz ATP title
Before beating the Kazahk, Sonego toppled the defending champion and world number 10 Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the semi-final. Sonego had a tough 2022 with 18 wins and 24 defeats.
ATP roundup: Stan Wawrinka upsets Daniil Medvedev at Metz
Stan Wawrinka pulled off a stunning upset on Thursday, beating top-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-7 (7), 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Moselle Open in Metz, France.
Stan Wawrinka upsets top seed Daniil Medvedev at Metz
Stan Wawrinka pulled off a stunning upset on Thursday, beating top-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-7 (7), 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Moselle Open in Metz, France.