Krejcikova suffers injury scare ahead of Wimbledon defense
EASTBOPURNE, UK: Barbora Krejcikova faces a race to prove her fitness in time to defend the Wimbledon title after the Czech pulled out of the Eastbourne Open with a thigh injury on Thursday.
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Padel moves into the sporting mainstream
MADRID: Playtomic, the world’s largest community of racquet sport players and clubs, and PwC’s Business Strategy Consulting arm, Strategy&, have released the Playtomic 2025 Global Padel Report, widely referred to as the “Bible of Padel.”
Valencia CF secures US$377 million financing for Nou Mestalla stadium
SINGAPORE: Valencia CF has secured financing totalling €322 million (US$377 million) for the development of the Nou Mestalla stadium, the Spanish football club said on Thursday (Jun 26).
Scorching Club World Cup raises concerns for 2026
NEW YORK :Soaring temperatures at this year's Club World Cup have raised concerns over afternoon kickoff times at the 2026 World Cup, as the expanded tournament poses logistical challenges for organisers.
Liverpool sign Bournemouth defender Kerkez
LONDON: Liverpool on Thursday announced they had completed the £40 million ($55 million) signing of Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez.The 21-year-old, who has penned a five-year deal, is the third major signing of the transfer window for the Premier League champions following the arrival of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz.Germany midfielder Wirtz was signed for a club-record fee that could reportedly rise to £116 million.With Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili joining next month in a deal done 12 months ago there will be more than £200 million of new talent present when pre-season training starts.Left-back Kerkez is viewed as the long-term successor to 31-year-old Andy Robertson, who is a target for Atletico Madrid.“I’m really happy,” said the Hungary international. “It’s a real honor for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, the biggest club in England.
‘Home of cricket’ faces new challenges
During the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, a previously unthinkable discussion opened up among friends from a variety of backgrounds: Does Lord’s still justify its cachet as the home of cricket? The very question will be regarded as heresy in many quarters, but the heavy thought hung in the air.
Euan Williams looks ahead to another season at Gillingham after signing a new deal and how team-mate and fellow Beths School pupil Bradley Dack can be an inspiration
Gillingham midfielder Euan Williams is hoping to take his career to another level next season and doesn’t have to look far for inspiration.
Cristiano Ronaldo set to sign new two-year contract at Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo is close to agreeing a new two-year deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, the PA news agency understands.