Wimbledon announces record 20% rise in prize money
LONDON, June 11 : Wimbledon organisers have announced a record prize money pot of £64.2 million ($85.74 million) for this year's championships, a rise of 20 per cent on last year.
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Serena out of Queen's doubles after partner Mboko injured
LONDON, June 11 : Serena Williams' comeback was put on hold on Thursday as her doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew from the Queen's Club WTA event with a knee injury.
International Chess Federation suspends Russia over activities in Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine
June 11 : The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended Russia's membership for up to three years for its failure to comply with a ruling that it should cease holding events in Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine.
Dubai Basketball fall in game 3, remain a win away from historic ABA League title
DUBAI: Game 3 of the 2025-26 ABA League Finals saw Dubai Basketball suffered an 84-70 defeat by Partizan in Belgrade on Wednesday night.
Wembanyama, Spurs resolute after Game 4 collapse to Knicks - ESPN
NEW YORK — Splayed on his rear with 41.7 seconds left in the opening quarter and the San Antonio Spurs ahead 37-20, Victor Wembanyama clapped excitedly, jabbing at his right temple with his right index finger.
FIFA and players' union FIFPRO announce cooperation agreement
June 10 : FIFA and global players' union FIFPRO announced on Wednesday a cooperation agreement that grants players a formal role in governance and sets up a framework for negotiating changes to the transfer system, player welfare rules and rest periods.
Texas Tech AD Hocutt on Sorsby situation: 'No perfect answer' - ESPN
Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt issued a lengthy statement Wednesday, continuing to support quarterback Brendan Sorsby's recovery from an admitted gambling addiction while also not ruling out the possibility of him playing this season.
Canadian Victoria Mboko exits Queen's Club singles match in 2nd set after fall
Canada's Victoria Mboko withdrew from her first-round match at the HSBC Championships on Wednesday after appearing to sustain an injury during the second set.