Tennis: Serbia’s Djokovic sends Davis Cup semi-final into doubles decider
MADRID (AFP) – Novak Djokovic defeated Marin Cilic for the 18th time on Friday (Dec 3) to keep Serbia alive in their Davis Cup semi-final clash with Croatia. The world number one, unbeaten in singles in the tournament since 2011, triumphed 6-4, 6-2 to pull Serbia level at 1-1 in the tie. It was the... » read more
Football: One big name to miss out with Italy and Portugal in same World Cup play-off bracket
PARIS (AFP, REUTERS) – European champions Italy and Portugal, the side they succeeded, could meet for a place at the 2022 World Cup after being drawn in the same play-off bracket on Friday (Nov 26). The Azzurri and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal both finished second in their qualifying groups, behind Switzerland and Serbia respectively. Italy will... » read more
Tennis: Halep withdraws, Collins retires at Linz semi-finals
LINZ, AUSTRIA (AFP) – Two-time Grand Slam title winner Simona Halep withdrew from her WTA Linz semi-final with a knee injury on Thursday (Nov 11) while Danielle Collins retired after one set of her last-four clash. As a result, Alison Riske of the United States will face Romanian lucky loser Jacqueline Cristian, ranked 100, in... » read more
Tennis: Pliskova blasts ‘brutal’ critics after storming into first Wimbledon semi-final
LONDON (AFP) – Karolina Pliskova reached her first Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday (July 6) with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic and then took a swipe at her critics for their “brutal” treatment. Former world number one Pliskova, now ranked 13, will face Belarus second seed Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday for a place... » read more
Football: Italy book Euro semi-final spot with 2-1 win over Belgium
MUNICH, GERMANY (REUTERS) – Italy set up a Euro 2020 semi-final clash against Spain after first half goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne led the Azzurri to a 2-1 win over Belgium on Friday (July 2) in an entertaining encounter in which both sides created a number of chances. Italy – who will face... » read more
Football: Arsenal’s Aubameyang reveals full extent of malaria scare
LONDON (AFP) – Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed his family were scared by his weight loss after he contracted malaria while on international duty in March. The Gabon forward missed four games following the diagnosis after a feeling of lethargy left him questioning the cause. He returned off the bench in the Europa League... » read more
Football: De Bruyne injury concern for Man City ahead of PSG tie
LONDON (AFP) – Manchester City suffered a major injury scare just 11 days before the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain as Kevin De Bruyne was forced off with an ankle injury in Saturday’s (April 17) FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea. The Belgium playmaker came off worst in a challenge with... » read more