Convicted rapist Dani Alves leaves jail after posting bail
Dani Alves (R) leaves on provisional release, flanked by his lawyer Ines Guardiola at Brians 2 prison in Barcelona on March 25, 2024. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP)
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Former China football chief given life sentence for ‘huge’ bribery
This handout photograph taken on March 26, 2024 and released by Huangshi Intermediate Peoples Court shows Chen Xuyuan (C), former chairman of Chinese Football Association, standing during his trial at the Huangshi Intermediate Peoples Court in Huangshi city, in central China’s Hubei province. – The former chairman of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes worth 11 million USD, state media said on March 26, 2024, part of a crackdown on corruption in the domestic game. (Photo by Handout / Huangshi Intermediate People’s Court / AFP)
Caitlin Clark closes home career, Iowa defeats West Virginia - ESPN
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark walked off the Carver-Hawkeye Arena court a winner for the last time Monday. But to do it, she and the Iowa Hawkeyes had to survive a nerve-wracking defensive battle and win the type of game they usually struggle with.
Masih Ingat Gabigol? Kini Tersandung Kasus Doping
Gabriel Barbosa, biasa disebut Gabigol, pernah digadang-gadang sebagai pemain masa depan Brasil. Kini, di negerinya sendiri, Gabigol tersandung kasus doping.
Top Seed Iga Swiatek Exits Miami Open With Coco Gauff After Upsets
World number one Iga Swiatek was knocked out of the Miami Open after inspired Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova triumphed 6-4, 6-2 in their fourth round match on Monday. The 16th seed Alexandrova played brilliant attacking tennis from the outset to beat the Pole and leave the WTA tournament without any of the top three seeds in the quarter-finals with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff also out. France's Caroline Garcia upset world number three Gauff beating the American 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals of the Miami Open, while world number two Aryna Sabalenka had been eliminated by Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina on Saturday.
Carlos Alcaraz Sinks Gael Monfils To Advance In Miami Open
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz powered into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 6-2, 6-4 win over French veteran Gael Monfils at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. The 37-year-old Monfils was coping well with the power play of the talented Spaniard until he hurt his ankle in the fifth game. While Monfils carried on bravely, bringing out some wonderful defensive shots from Alcaraz, the world number two was too much for the Parisian. There were plenty of smiles, in between the occasional wince from Monfils, who enjoyed some entertaining rallies where Alcaraz could show his deftness of touch.
Brazil's Gabigol Handed Two-Year Ban For Anti-Doping 'Fraud'
Flamengo's international forward Gabriel Barbosa was suspended for two years on Monday for attempted fraud during a doping test, a Brazilian sports court said. Known as Gabigol, the 27-year-old Brazilian was alleged to have been uncooperative during a surprise doping test at club headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. The punishment, which can be appealed, is backdated to April 8 last year, when the events occurred. He failed to comply with the schedule, disrespected the doping officers and refused to obey instructions, local media said.
Russell Westbrook returns for Clippers 3 weeks after surgery - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Russell Westbrook made his return to the court Monday night against the Indiana Pacers, just three weeks removed from when the LA Clippers star guard underwent surgery to repair a fractured left hand.