Iga Swiatek given additional security after ‘disturbance during training’
Five-time grand-slam champion Iga Swiatek has received “additional security” at the Miami Open after a spectator was reported for threatening behaviour.
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Rally Jameel 2025 to head off against idyllic backdrop of Petra
JEDDAH: The fourth Rally Jameel, the world-class navigational rally for women in the region starting on April 22, is set to ignite another exciting year of motorsports action in the Kingdom with a challenging mix of terrains, desert dunes and mountain trails.
Paulo Bento fired as head coach of the UAE national football team
Paulo Bento has been fired as head coach of the United Arab Emirates football team just hours after a 2-1 win Tuesday over North Korea kept alive its slim automatic hopes of qualification for the 2026 World Cup. That victory, which came with a goal in the 98th minute, puts the UAE four points behind second-place Uzbekistan in Group A with two games remaining. The top two teams from each of the three Asian groups are guaranteed a place in the tournament to be hosted next year by the United States, Canada and Mexico. “The UAE Football Association has decided to dismiss the head coach of the national team, Paulo Bento, along with his coaching staff,” the UAE football association posted on social media. The 55-year-old Portuguese coach led South Korea to the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup, 10 years after he took Portugal to the last four of the European Championships.
Swiatek gets extra security after harassment
MIAMI: World number two Iga Swiatek is receiving additional security at the Miami Open after she was harassed by a spectator during her practice. The issue comes after British player Emma Raducanu was targeted by a stalker during last month’s Dubai Open. Media reports said that Swiatek was verbally harassed by a spectator, who has a history of online attacks against the player, during practice on Sunday. “Security is a top priority. We monitor the network to catch these types of issues.
Nick Kyrgios: Player union’s legal action against tennis tours a special moment
Nick Kyrgios described the Professional Tennis Players Association’s legal action against the sport’s governing bodies as a “special moment”.
Novak Djokovic’s player union launches legal action against tennis tours
The player organisation set up by Novak Djokovic has launched legal action against tennis’ governing bodies.
Magic mount comeback to end Cavs win streak
LOS ANGELES: Paolo Banchero scored 24 points as the Orlando Magic overturned a 13-point deficit to end the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 16-game NBA unbeaten streak with a gutsy 108-103 road victory on Sunday.
Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece: An in tray of Olympic challenges spanning political, social, sporting and operational issues awaits the next IOC president who will be elected Thursday.