New trial sought for convicted ex-Spanish soccer boss Rubiales over World Cup kiss
Prosecutors are asking for the retrial of former Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales, saying the judge incorrectly kept some evidence from the court.
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Five jailed in Germany for far-right plot to overthrow the government
A German court has jailed five people for plotting to overthrow the country's government in a far-right coup.
Predatory 'pimp' pleads GUILTY to inciting teenage girls into sex work
A predatory 'pimp' has pleaded guilty to encouraging two teenage girls to go into 'sex work' using 'drugs, coercion and violence'.
PT Usha Slams Boxing Federation Of India, Defends Need For Ad-Hoc Committee To 'Restore Order'
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief P T Usha on Tuesday defended her decision to appoint an ad-hoc committee for boxing, saying the national federation failed to fulfil its "fundamental responsibilities" in the last one year and her action was necessary to "restore order and ensure proper governance". Her statement came in response to IOA vice president Gagan Narang's letter on February 28 in which the former Olympic bronze-winner accused her of issuing "arbitrary" orders and undermining athletes' welfare.
Zalando’s legal case to spark EU Commission online platform headache
German fashion website Zalando is the first online platform to challenge its designation under the EU’s platform rules, the Digital Services Act (DSA), but a hearing in the General Court in Luxembourg taking place on Thursday could raise questions on how the European Commission calculates user numbers.
Top Seed Alexander Zverev Ready To Win Again In Indian Wells
World number two Alexander Zverev, riding high after a runner-up finish to Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, aims to turn things around at Indian Wells after three tough tournaments in February. "It was a rough South American swing for me," the German said Wednesday as he prepared to launch his campaign at the combined ATP and WTA tournament in the California desert. "I got ill two out of three weeks which isn't great. But I wanted to go on clay. I wanted to play that swing. I've heard so many great things about it, so I wanted to experience it once."
Osaka crashes out of Indian Wells first round
INDIAN WELLS, California :Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after a 6-4 6-4 first-round defeat by Colombia's Camila Osorio on Wednesday.
Ruben Amorim is protecting Manchester United's youngsters - now he needs to start protecting himself
Ruben Amorim was flanked by his backroom staff when Manchester United arrived at the Reale Arena on Thursday evening. Earlier in the day, Amorim boarded the team bus with his confidants that ferried them from Carrington to Manchester Airport.