Serena Williams announces she is on 'countdown' to retirement
US great Serena Williams announced on Tuesday that "the countdown has begun" to her retirement from tennis.
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Everton sign midfielder Amadou Onana for £33m from French club Lille
Everton have signed Belgium international Amadou Onana from Lille for a fee reported to be in the region of £33 million ($40m).
Ryan Giggs’ ex-girlfriend fled to Abu Dhabi to escape abusive footballer, court hears
The ex-girlfriend of former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs fled to Abu Dhabi to escape his alleged abuse, a court in the UK has heard.
Former elite panel umpire Rudi Koertzen dies in car accident
South African former umpire and member of ICC's elite panel Rudi Koertzen has died in a car accident, a family member told AFP on Tuesday. He was 73.
Joshua v Usyk: Saudi Arabia hopes to inspire half a million boxing fans to take up sport
The world heavyweight championship rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia will be significant not only in the boxing world but also beyond.
Alexis Sanchez poised to join Marseille after terminating Inter Milan contract
Chile forward Alexis Sanchez has reached an agreement with Inter Milan to terminate his contract by mutual consent.
Shaquille O’Neal promises 'a great time' at 2022 NBA Abu Dhabi Games
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has promised to put on a show and entertain basketball fans in Abu Dhabi and the region when he makes his first visit to the Middle East in October
Serena Williams wins first singles match in 14 months
Serena Williams stepped onto a hardcourt for the first time in a year-and-a-half on Monday and fought through for a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz.