WTA chairman Simon to retire in December
Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman Steve Simon will step down from his role in December after 10 years with the organisation, the governing body of women's tennis said on Thursday.
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Hamilton reveals concern for his bulldog Roscoe
IMOLA, Italy :Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton spoke of his anxiety on Thursday - not about how he might fare in his first Formula One race in Italy as a Ferrari driver but the health of his elderly bulldog Roscoe.
FIFA Congress opens after Infantino's late arrival in Paraguay
ASUNCION :The FIFA Congress opened more than two hours later than planned on Thursday, after FIFA President Gianni Infantino's late arrival in Paraguay, following his Middle East trip accompanying Donald Trump on state visits, forced a delay.
Donald shares early lead at Quail Hollow, McIlroy five back
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina :Masters champion Rory McIlroy, making his first major start since completing the career Grand Slam, reached the midway point of his opening round to the PGA Championship five shots back of early co-leader and European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.
Start of FIFA Congress delayed as delegates wait for Infantino's arrival in Paraguay
ASUNCION : FIFA President Gianni Infantino's late arrival in Paraguay forced a two-hour delay to the start of the FIFA Congress on Thursday, sources told Reuters, following his Middle East trip accompanying Donald Trump on state visits.
NWSL top scorer Gonzalez signs contract extension with Gotham FC
NEW YORK : The NWSL's leading goalscorer Esther Gonzalez has extended her contract with Gotham FC through the 2027 season, the club said on Thursday, keeping a key piece of the New Jersey/New York team's attack after a close season with tremendous turnover.
F1 rookies defend dropped Doohan after 'unfair' treatment
IMOLA, Italy : Oliver Bearman and Isack Hadjar defended their fellow Formula One rookie Jack Doohan on Thursday after Alpine's decision to drop the Australian after just six of the season's 24 races.
In-form Newcastle visit faltering Arsenal as Champions League race hots up
Six Premier League teams separated by six points are battling it out for the four remaining Champions League spots with two rounds of matches left and no team can rest easy, although they have all secured European football for next season.