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Spanish PM Sanchez condemns Atletico Madrid over Vinicius racism incident
Atletico Madrid on Tuesday for not taking a stand against the racist chants from their supporters aimed at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior. Some sectors of the crowd chanted "You are a monkey, Vinicius, you are a monkey," before and during Real Madrid's 2-1 win at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium on Sunday, while missiles including lighters were thrown at him and Brazilian compatriot Rodrygo as they celebrated a goal. Liga will report the events to the Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee but Atletico have not made a public statement about the incidents.
LIV Golf players urge OWGR chairman to grant ranking points
All 48 players who competed at LIV Golf's event outside Chicago over the weekend sent a joint letter to Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) Chairman Peter Dawson urging him to award ranking points to competitors on the Saudi Arabia-backed series.
Monaco retained on record 24-race F1 calendar for 2023
LONDON : Formula One will have a record 24 races in 2023 with the showcase Monaco Grand Prix retained after some uncertainty about its future.
Four Man City players question FIFA 23 ratings in hilarious interview
Manchester City's FIFA 23 player ratings have officially been revealed, with Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish Cole Palmer and Nathan Ake providing some hilarious reactions to their new ratings.
Roger Federer says 'I am definitely done' and not planning to make a retirement U-turn after Laver Cup 2022
Roger Federer says he is «definitely» retiring from tennis following the conclusion of this year's Laver Cup. Global sports stars such as NFL legend Tom Brady and heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury have previously announced their retirements from their respective sports before swiftly deciding to make comebacks. Ad However, Federer insists he will not do the same.
LIV golfers send letter to OWGR chairman asking for retroactive inclusion of results in rankings
Each of the 48 players who competed in last week's LIV Golf event outside Chicago have signed a letter sent to the chairman of the Official World Golf Ranking, asking that it retroactively include LIV Golf results in its rankings.
Monaco Grand Prix retained on record 24-race F1 calendar for 2023
Formula One will have a record 24 races in 2023 with the showcase Monaco Grand Prix retained after some uncertainty about its future. The governing FIA announced approval of the calendar on Tuesday, with a Las Vegas night race set to make its debut as the penultimate round in November and the third grand prix in the United States. Bahrain will open the season on March 5 with Abu Dhabi hosting the final round on Nov.