Report: Expanded competitions threaten player well-being
The expanded Champions League and Club World Cup pose a threat to the well-being of players who are already being "pushed to the limit" in the current calendar, according to a new report.
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Disqualified Japanese player Kato becomes French Open champion
PARIS: Japan’s Miyu Kato became a French Open champion on Thursday, four days after she was controversially disqualified from the women’s doubles for accidentally hitting a ball girl.Kato and her German partner Tim Puetz defeated Bianca Andreescu and Michael Venus 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 in the mixed doubles final at Roland Garros.“It has been challenging mentally in the last few days after my unjust disqualification from the women’s doubles,” Kato told the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd, reading from a prepared statement.“Thanks to all the players for their heartfelt messages of support. I used that positive energy on court here today.“I am now looking for a positive result to my appeal so I can reclaim my prize money, points and my reputation.”Puetz said he hoped the title would help Kato after the drama of the default.“I hope this is redemption for you after what happened.
Casemiro and Marcus Rashford comments confirm Manchester United's most important player
As the Manchester United players prepared to trudge up the Wembley steps and collect their runners-up medals, there was a poignant gesture for Bruno Fernandes to go first.
Bills' Josh Allen named Madden 24 cover athlete, first Buffalo player to receive honor
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From player under Plum to dad of two, JP Pietersen is relishing a Kings Park reunion
The excitement around head coach John Plumtree's return to the Sharks has been palpable, and among those who have eagerly been awaiting the New Zealander's arrival at Kings Park is JP Pietersen.
Sheffield United player makes Man City claim amid transfer interest from Premier League's 'big five'
Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic says it is his 'dream' to play for Manchester City and that he has had transfer interest from within the Premier League's 'big five' teams.
Steve Smith Is Best Test Player Of This Generation: Virat Kohli
India's star batter Virat Kohli praised Australian batter Steve Smith, naming him the "best Test player" of this generation. Before the start of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, Virat Kohli featured in a video where he lauded Smith. "Steve Smith, according to me, is the best Test player of this generation. He has displayed that his adaptability is absolutely brilliant. You take any cricketer of this generation... in 85-90 Tests, he has an average of 60 which is quite unbelievable. The consistency and impact with which he scores runs, I haven't seen anyone else doing that in last 10 years. Definitely, Steve Smith, along with Marnus Labuschagne, are their main players in the batting order because they control their batting lineup," Virat told Star Sports.
Pirates confirm Lorch 'pled guilty' in internal investigation, issued player with 'monetary fine'
Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Orlando Pirates say they sent star player Thembinkosi Lorch for anger management and issued him with a monetary fine after the player admitted guilt in assaulting his ex-girlfriend during an internal disciplinary inquiry.