Emma Raducanu records first US Open victory since her 2021 title success
Emma Raducanu claimed her first US Open victory since winning the title four years ago in ruthless fashion in New York.
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Venus Williams says ‘I want to be my best’ ahead of US Open comeback
Venus Williams said she is more excited than ever to play at the US Open ahead of her return to grand slam tennis.
Novak Djokovic feels players are partly to blame for longer Masters events
Novak Djokovic criticised his fellow players for not being willing to fight for their interests.
Coco Gauff hopes coaching change can help her to another grand slam title
Coco Gauff hopes a radical change on the eve of the US Open can help her challenge for another grand slam title.
Barca’s Flick unfazed by criticism of Yamal’s goal celebrations
BARCELONA: Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal sparked controversy with his regal goal celebration last week when he pretended to crown himself after scoring against Mallorca, but manager Hansi Flick on Friday brushed off criticism of his 18-year-old winger. The gesture appeared to anoint Yamal as the new king after netting his first goal of the season in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Mallorca, with the teenager having inherited the iconic number 10 shirt worn by many club greats in the past. Yamal has found himself under scrutiny recently, with a Spanish disability rights group threatening legal action over reports of people with dwarfism being hired as entertainment at his 18th birthday party last month. But Flick remains unfazed by the external noise surrounding his player. “I don’t care what other people say about my team. Lamine is only 18 years old but he’s a fantastic footballer,” Flick told reporters ahead of Saturday’s game away at Levante. “I will help him to grow in the right way.
ABA League’s MVP McKinley Wright IV touches down in Dubai ahead of new season
DUBAI: Reigning ABA League MVP (most valuable player) and league finalist McKinley Wright IV has joined the Dubai Basketball squad for pre-season training. The 26-year-old American is Dubai Basketball’s second addition to the 2025-26 roster ahead of their EuroLeague debut.
Red Bull and KW25 to tender for new FIA World Rally Championship commercial rights
DUBAI: The FIA has announced that it will have a tender process for the commercial rights of the FIA World Rally Championship, which ends this season in Saudi Arabia.
Isak will not play against Liverpool, as ‘lose-lose’ situation continues
Newcastle United’s wantaway striker Alexander Isak will not be in the squad when they host Premier League champions Liverpool on Monday, said boss Eddie Howe, who called the tense standoff a “lose-lose” situation. Isak was the subject of a 110 million pounds ($148.34 million) bid from Liverpool earlier this month, according to media reports, and in a social media post on Tuesday accused Newcastle of breaking promises. Newcastle responded by saying there had been no commitment to sell the 25-year-old who is under contract until 2028. “There’s been no change,” Howe told reporters on Friday. “It’s a lose-lose situation.