Alcaraz, Fritz, Andreescu advance to Miami Open 3rd round
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Carlos Alcaraz picked up a straight-set win at the Miami Open on Friday to keep his world No. 1 ranking over idle Novak Djokovic.
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OJ Simpson, ex-NFL star acquitted of his wife's murder, dies aged 76
OJ Simpson, the former American football star who was acquitted of the murder of his wife and her friend in a case that captivated the US, has died after battling cancer, according to a statement by his family.
Olympic cycling star Chris Hoy 'forced' to reveal cancer diagnosis
Six-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer after he said he felt “forced” to reveal the news.
Rory Best finishes 330km endurance walk fundraiser for child cancer services
Former Ireland rugby captain Rory Best has raised more than €600,000 for child cancer services after completing a 330km 10-day walk across the country.
Rory Best ‘full of energy’ as he begins 330km fundraising walk across Ireland
Former Irish rugby captain Rory Best said he “feels great” as he embarked on a 330km 10-day journey across the country in a bid to raise €2 million for child cancer services.
Jabeur crashes out to Gracheva in Miami
MIAMI GARDENS, United States: Fourth seed Ons Jabeur crashed out of the Miami Open on Friday, losing her opening match to Russian qualifier Varvara Gracheva 6-2, 6-2. Tunisian Jabeur, beaten finalist at Wimbledon and the US Open last year, has been working her way back from injury and on her return earlier this month went out in the third round at Indian Wells.
Rybakina overcomes determined Kalinskaya, Americans progress
MIAMI GARDENS: Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina survived a spirited comeback from Russian Anna Kalinskaya at the Miami Open on Thursday, progressing to the third round with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 win.
Novak Djokovic hails Dubai’s ‘champion mentality’
DUBAI: World No. 1 men’s tennis player Novak Djokovic described Dubai as his “second home” and hailed its winning mentality at Dubai Future District Fund’s annual general meeting yesterday.