Djokovic hints at possible Roland Garros farewell after semifinal loss to Sinner
PARIS: Novak Djokovic suggested he may well have bidden adieu to Roland Garros after the 38-year-old was defeated in the semifinals by Jannik Sinner on Friday.
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Federal judge approves $2.8 billion settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions
NEW YORK: A federal judge signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports Friday, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month as the multibillion-dollar industry shreds the last vestiges of the amateur model that defined it for more than a century.
Anti-doping bodies condemn ‘dangerous’ drug-fueled Enhanced Games
LOS ANGELES: Anti-doping bodies on Thursday condemned plans for the first edition of the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, an Olympics-style event where athletes will be free to use performance-enhancing drugs.
Real Madrid great Luka Modric leaving club after 13 years. Exit to follow Club World Cup
MADRID: Real Madrid and midfielder Luka Modric — the most decorated player in the club’s history — have agreed to part ways after the Club World Cup.
Birthday boy Djokovic avenges Arnaldi loss in Geneva
GENEVA: Novak Djokovic overcame soggy conditions on his 38th birthday to beat Matteo Arnaldi on Thursday and reach the Geneva Open semifinals in a tune-up event for Roland Garros. The former world number one retrieved a break in the second set to claim a 6-4, 6-4 win over the 39th-ranked Italian who dumped him out at the first hurdle in Madrid last month. Djokovic is hunting the 100th title of his career on the eve of the French Open having not won a tournament since capturing Olympic gold in Paris last August. “It’s great to be in the semifinals again. Last year I played the semifinals.
Raphinha extends Barca deal until 2028
BARCELONA: Barcelona winger Raphinha signed a contract extension until 2028 on Thursday after a spectacular season.
Marsh ton powers Lucknow to IPL upset over Gujarat
AHMEDABAD: Mitchell Marsh struck his first Indian Premier League century as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off an upset 33-run win against table-toppers Gujarat Titans on Thursday.
UAE’s HM Alchahine triumphs in Rome
ABU DHABI: The UAE’s HM Alchahine delivered a standout performance to capture the title in the fifth leg of the prestigious UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses, which was held at the historic Capannelle Racecourse in Rome on Sunday. The race formed part of the 32nd edition of the globally recognized series.