[ad_1] World number one Novak Djokovic is considering going without a coach after 20 years in professional tennis, the Serb said after receiving the top men’s honour at the Laureus awards. The 24-time Grand Slam title-winner ended a five-year partnership with Croatian coach Goran Ivanisevic last month following his third-round exit at Indian Wells. He […]
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FA Cup final to kick off as usual at 3pm, in relief for travelling fans
[ad_1] The FA Cup 2023-24 final between holders Manchester City and Manchester United will kick off at 3pm local time, the English FA said on Tuesday, in welcome news for travelling fans who often struggle with late kickoffs. The May 25 final will see the two sides from Manchester – 200 miles north of the […]
India’s Jaiswal sends timely reminder ahead of T20 World Cup
[ad_1] NEW DELHI : Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal roared back to form with a timely hundred against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on Monday to strengthen his claim for a place in the India squad for the T20 World Cup in June. Jaiswal was India captain Rohit Sharma’s opening partner in the […]
Selby unsure of future after early Crucible exit
[ad_1] Four-times world snooker champion Mark Selby is considering his future because the sport has adversely impacted his mental health, he said after his 10-6 first-round defeat by Joe O’Connor on Monday (Apr 22). Selby, who won the world title in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2021 and was runner-up last year, was disappointed with his […]
Snooker-Selby unsure of future after early Crucible exit
[ad_1] Four-times world snooker champion Mark Selby is considering his future because the sport has adversely impacted his mental health, he said after his 10-6 first-round defeat by Joe O’Connor on Monday. Selby, who won the world title in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2021 and was runner-up last year, was disappointed with his performance against […]
Wallabies winger Petaia out of Super Rugby with shoulder injury
[ad_1] MELBOURNE : Jordan Petaia’s Super Rugby Pacific season is likely over after the Australia winger suffered a shoulder injury at the weekend, Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss said on Tuesday. Petaia came off in the first half of the Reds’ 31-0 win over the Otago Highlanders after being hurt in a tackle and played […]
Real’s Bellingham eyeing triple trophy success this season
[ad_1] Jude Bellingham is targeting LaLiga and Champions League titles with Real Madrid this season, as well the Euros with England this summer, the 20-year-old said after winning the Breakthrough of the Year prize at the Laureus awards on Monday. Bellingham has scored 21 goals for Real since signing in the close season from Borussia […]
Ex-Man United boss Mourinho says he didn’t get the same support as Ten Hag
[ad_1] Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said he did not have the same kind of support at the club during his 2-1/2 year tenure as current Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag. The 61-year-old Portuguese, who last managed Serie A side AS Roma before being sacked in January, was fired by United in […]
Knicks rally late to stun Sixers, take 2-0 NBA playoff series lead
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES: The New York Knicks scored eight points in the final 27.4 seconds to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday (Apr 22) and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series. Jalen Brunson’s three-pointer pulled the Knicks within two points and after Josh Hart came up with a steal, Donte […]
Teen skater Trew eyeing Paris after rolling off with Laureus award
[ad_1] MADRID: Resplendent in a pink dress with matching sneakers, 14-year-old Arisa Trew performed a kickflip on her skateboard in a unique red carpet entrance to the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid before rolling away with a trophy in her category. The Australian trailblazer became the first female skateboarder to be named World Action Sportsperson […]