Venus Williams, 44, will not play at BNP Paribas Open - ESPN
Former world No. 1 Venus Williams will not play in the upcoming BNP Paribas Open.
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Venus Williams will not play Indian Wells, despite wild card invite
NEW YORK : Former world number one Venus Williams will not compete at next month's Indian Wells tournament despite the WTA 1000 event giving the 44-year-old American a wild card.
N10m for grabs as Ocean Glory Cup begins March 3
Ocean Glory Commodities Limited has announced the launch of the first-ever Ocean Glory Cup, a soccer competition with a prize pool of N10 million. According to organisers of the competition, the Ocean Glory Cup aims to nurture talents, encourage personal development, and provide a platform for emerging players to showcase their skills. The organisers said that the competition would feature both grassroots and All Stars’ teams, adding that it is a key element of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives designed to support football growth and empower young athletes to advance in their careers. Ocean Glory’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Emmanuel Cole Chiori, said: “We are proud to introduce the Ocean Glory Cup 2025, a platform that reflects our commitment to community development and the transformative power of sports. “This competition is not just about winning; it’s about creating opportunities for young athletes to grow, learn, and achieve their full potential. We believe that every player deserves a chance to succeed, and we are eager to see the incredible talent that will emerge from this initiative.” The Ocean Glory Cup 2025 will award N4 million to the winners, with each of the winners in the Grassroots and All Stars categories taking home N2 million, while participants will receive mentorship opportunities, exposure to scouts and professional clubs, and a pathway to achieve their dreams.The tournament will start on March 3 at Festac 23rd FHA Stadium in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos.
Relentless Bayern stay eight points clear
Bayern Munich re-established their eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a deserved 4-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.
Man City vs Liverpool live early team news plus kick-off time and how to watch information
It's back to Premier League action for Manchester City today as they welcome rivals Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium.
LIVE: Massive fire breaks out in Wythenshawe as smoke billows from scene - latest updates
Huge plumes of black smoke can be seen over Wythenshawe this morning after a suspected fire at an industrial estate.
Messi, Miami held by New York City in MLS opener
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami stumbled out of the blocks with a 2-2 home draw against New York City FC in the opening round of the new Major League Soccer season on Saturday.
Martinez fires Inter top of Serie A as Milan fall at Torino
Lautaro Martinez shot Inter Milan top of Serie A with the decisive goal in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Genoa which piled pressure on title rivals Napoli ahead of next weekend’s showdown in Naples.