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Newcastle look all but set to smash their transfer record for a signing with the acquisition of Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak. Eddie Howe wants to bolster his forward line with the Swedish international striker, who will cost the Magpies a reported £59 million, with possible add-ons which could eventually take the fee north of £60m.
Northern Ireland Open champion Mark Allen has praised Ronnie O'Sullivan for inspiring him to lose four stone over the close season. The former Masters champion has revealed how he spent time speaking to the seven-time world champion in Sheffield following his 13-4 defeat to the Essex icon in the second round at the Crucible in April. Ad O'Sullivan is a fitness fanatic who has used a rigorous running regime since turning professional in 1992 to keep him physically and mentally attuned for the considerable challenges of the green baize over the past three decades.
Mats Wilander believes that Rafael Nadal’s win over Daniil Medvdev at the Australian Open is a hint that the Spaniard has worked out how to play against the Russian. Nadal won the 2022 Australian Open when he defeated his 26-year-old rival, and the current world No. 1.
Casper Ruud admits for Novak Djokovic it is «sad that politics will get in his way» as he will miss the US Open, but he is not «crying about it» because he is focused on his own career. Speaking to Barbara Schett and Mats Wilander on Eurosport, the Norwegian explained that players think about their chances in a tournament first of all. Ad «It’s an individual sport so all the players will think about themselves firstly, so it’s not too much talk, honestly,» he said.
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali does not anticipate a woman joining the sport in the next five years. Just two women have competed in an F1 Grand Prix. Maria Teresa de Filippis made five appearances in the 1950s while Lella Lombardi raced 12 times in the 1970s.
Eurosport expert John McEnroe says Iga Swiatek and other players have “got to come to grips” with the ball situation at the US Open, amid a debate regarding different balls being used at the final Grand Slam of the year. The US Open is the only Grand Slam where two different types of balls are used for the men’s and women’s tournaments, with the latter using lighter balls. Ad This could be a disadvantage to the harder-hitting players and Swiatek has called on equality in terms of the balls that should be used, urging the WTA and US Open organisers to change the “horrible” balls.
Australian Speedway rider Jack Holder thinks that nerves are no longer a problem as he focuses on the Betard FIM Speedway GP of Poland in Wroclaw this Saturday. Holden was the winner at the FIM Speedway of Nations alongside Max Fricke and Jason Doyle on July 30 at Vojens. The win is Australia’s first in 20 years, and he followed up that success with fifth place at the Speedway GP of Great Britain in Cardiff on August 13.
Manchester United have made an offer for the loan of Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, with an option to buy, according to reports. United have been searching for a back-up to David de Gea since the departure of Dean Henderson on loan to Nottingham Forest, with the need for a replacement intensified since the Spaniard’s error against Brentford two weekends ago.