WNBA awards expansion franchises to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
NEW YORK :The WNBA announced new franchises to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia on Monday, rapidly advancing expansion plans in the top-flight North American women's league.
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Sinner starts Wimbledon bid against fellow Italian Nardi
LONDON :The opening round of Wimbledon continues on Tuesday where world number one Jannik Sinner begins his bid for a fourth Grand Slam crown and Coco Gauff starts her quest to follow up her French Open success.
Sabalenka powers past Branstine in Wimbledon opener
LONDON :Top seed Aryna Sabalenka overcame Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine on a sweltering Court One to get her quest for a first Wimbledon title up and running with a 6-1 7-5 win on Monday.
Former England and Man Utd midfielder Ince charged with drink-driving
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Ince has been charged with drink-driving, police said on Monday.
British qualifier Tarvet enjoys dream Wimbledon debut
LONDON :British qualifier Oliver Tarvet enjoyed a dream Wimbledon debut with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory over Switzerland's Leandro Riedi and things could get even better for the 21-year-old with a likely Centre Court clash against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz next.
Kartal gets British Wimbledon charge off to flying start
LONDON -The biggest British assault on Wimbledon for 41 years got off to a great start on Monday when Sonay Kartal upset 20th seed and former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 7-5 2-6 6-2.
Former runner-up Jabeur retires from Wimbledon first-round match
LONDON :Twice Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur's tournament lasted only one hour and 25 minutes as the Tunisian retired in her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday.
Singapore’s top female golfer Shannon Tan sets sights on LPGA after second European tour victory
SINGAPORE: After her second victory on the European tour circuit, Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan is now eyeing the prestigious LPGA Tour, the 21-year-old told CNA on Monday (Jun 30).