Players suing ATP, WTA, others: 'Tennis is broken'
Players filed multiple lawsuits Tuesday against the ATP, WTA and other professional bodies, alleging that "tennis is broken" due to unfair business practices.
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UK Athletics Pleads Not Guilty To Manslaughter Over death Of Paralympian
UK Athletics and a 77-year-old man have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter over the death of a Paralympian who was hit on the head by a metal pole during training. Abdullah Hayayei, 36, who represented the United Arab Emirates, was pronounced dead at the scene at Newham Leisure Centre, east London, on July 11, 2017. He was training to represent the UAE in discus, javelin and shot put at the World Para Athletics Championships in London when part of a throwing cage fell on him. Keith Davies, head of sport for the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships, pleaded not guilty to a charge of gross negligence manslaughter and a health and safety offence when he appeared at the Old Bailey court in London on Tuesday.
Players file suits vs. ATP, WTA, more, cite 'unfair system' - ESPN
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and 22 players filed multiple lawsuits across several global jurisdictions against the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation (ITF) and International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) on Tuesday, alleging anticompetitive business practices, monopolizing of professional tennis and systemic abuse.
Belarus sentences Japanese man to 7 years in jail for espionage
A court in Belarus has jailed a Japanese man for seven years for espionage after he was convicted of working on behalf of Japan's intelligence service.
Swiatek surprised at 'such harsh judgements' after Indian Wells ball boy incident
World number two Iga Swiatek said she was not proud of the way she vented her frustration at Indian Wells, where she nearly hit a ball boy after smashing a ball into the ground, but added that she did not expect to receive "such harsh judgements".
Magistrate orders dispatch rider to clean hospital premises for one year
Magistrate Nneaka Lesley of a court in Kubwa, Abuja, on Monday ordered a dispatch rider, Alex Williams to clean the Kubwa General Hospital premises for one year, for theft.
Ryan Garcia, promoter sued for 'feigning injury,' canceled fight
The entertainment platform Fanmio has sued boxer Ryan Garcia and his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions, for "feigning injury" and pulling out of a fight in Japan last December.
Early-morning runs, autograph signings and so many dunks: Tales of a young Cooper Flagg - ESPN
Editor's note: Cooper Flagg suffered a left ankle injury late in the first half of Duke's ACC Tournament quarterfinal game against Georgia Tech on Thursday.