Tempo's Sykes (plantar fascia), Rice (ankle) out extended time - ESPN
TORONTO — The Tempo's Brittney Sykes suffered a plantar fascia injury Tuesday, the team announced Friday, saying she will be reevaluated in the coming weeks.
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Sabalenka knocked out of Berlin semi-final by Pegula
June 20 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus suffered a shock defeat in her grass-court build-up to Wimbledon on Saturday, losing to American Jessica Pegula 6-4 6-7(4) 6-0 in the Berlin Open semi-finals.
Morocco performance in Scotland win better than versus Brazil, says coach
(fixes spelling of Ouahabi throughout)
Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges in France
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi lost an appeal and will stand trial on rape charges in France. An appeals court in Versailles concluded that there was sufficient evidence for Hakimi, 27, to stand trial, according to a statement provided to The Athletic on Friday. Hakimi has denied any wrongdoing since being charged in March 2023. A 24-year- old woman alleged he assaulted her in February 2023, according to previous reports. The Paris Saint-Germain fullback, who is part of Morocco’s squad at the World Cup, said he is looking forward to the opportunity to clear his name. “Justice looked me in the eyes and said to me: ‘If you weren’t famous, there never would have been a case,’” Hakimi posted Friday on X, translated from French. “I chose to remain silent for years.
Moutet loses nearly all Queen's prize money after sweary interview
LONDON, June 19 : French player Corentin Moutet has lost nearly all his prize money from the Queen's Club tournament after being fined for an expletive-laden post-match interview.
Jack Draper set for first match since joining forces with Andy Murray
Jack Draper will make his return from injury at the Lexus Eastbourne Open next week.
De Minaur knocked out in quarter-finals at Queen's Club
LONDON, June 19 : Top seed Alex de Minaur's hopes of adding his name to the illustrious list of winners of the Queen's Club title ended in defeat by American Brandon Nakashima on Friday.
Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case, French court confirms - ESPN
A French appeals court confirmed Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.