Jannik Sinner overcame multiple interruptions, including a power failure and a persistent alarm, to defeat Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) on a day of disruptions at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open on Monday. The top-seeded defending champion got down to business against the Canadian world No. 35, who struggled with eight double faults in […]

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has criticised Europe’s football governing body UEFA for posting a tribute to “Palestinian Pele” Suleiman al-Obeid that failed to mention the former international footballer was killed by Israeli gunfire in the Gaza Strip. Name Age Role Circumstances of Death International Caps Family Suleiman al-Obeid 41 Former Palestine footballer Killed when Israeli forces […]

Liverpool have confirmed the sale of striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, a move that could pave the way for the Premier League champions to launch a fresh bid for Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak. Player Age From To Transfer Fee (Initial) Contract Length Liverpool Appearances Goals Scored Darwin Nunez 26 Liverpool Al-Hilal €53 […]

South Korean star Son Heung-min made an immediate impression in his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut for Los Angeles FC (LAFC) on Saturday, injecting energy as a second-half substitute during a 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire at SeatGeek Stadium. Player Team Opponent Match Result Minutes Played Key Contribution Son Heung-min Los Angeles FC Chicago Fire […]

Barcelona announced on Saturday that centre-back Inigo Martinez will be departing the La Liga champions, with Spanish media reporting that he is set to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Player Age Position From To Appearances for Barca Season Joined Contract/Transfer Year Inigo Martinez 34 Centre-back Barcelona Al-Nassr (Saudi) 71 (all competitions) 2023 2025 (departure)   […]

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced on Saturday the signing of French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from Lille for a reported fee of €40 million (approximately $46.6 million). Player From To Transfer Fee Contract Length Lucas Chevalier Lille Paris Saint-Germain €40 million ($46.6 million) Until 2030   “Paris Saint-Germain are delighted to welcome Lucas Chevalier into our family,” […]

Two Japanese boxers tragically died from brain injuries sustained during separate bouts at the same event held in Tokyo, officials confirmed. Super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa, both aged 28, competed on the same fight card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall on 2 August. Boxer Weight Division Opponent Fight Date Injury Date of Death […]

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer (MLS) fixture against Florida rivals Orlando on Sunday, as he continues to recover from a “minor” muscle injury, confirmed coach Javier Mascherano on Saturday. Player Team Injury Status Availability for Orlando Match Lionel Messi Inter Miami Minor muscle injury (upper right leg) Not available   Mascherano […]

Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champions, began their title defences strongly by advancing into the third round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday. Both the men’s and women’s top seeds — and currently world number ones — were competing for the first time since Wimbledon, where Sinner lifted the trophy and Sabalenka […]

Marnus Labuschagne, the Australian Test cricket star recently dropped from the team, has expressed determination to bounce back and silence his critics. He has put his hand up to open the batting in the forthcoming Ashes series against England. The 31-year-old, a long-standing number three batsman, was omitted from Australia’s Test tour of the West […]