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Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia means so much for the Gulf monarchy’s sporting ambitions
It’s a partnership that’s been hailed as “history in the making.”
Jack Grealish admits Man City move has been ‘so much more difficult’ than expected
Jack Grealish says moving to Manchester City has been “so much more difficult” than he anticipated after he had a hand in the team’s crucial 1-0 win against Chelsea.
Italy football great Gianluca Vialli dies aged 58
Italy football great Gianluca Vialli has died aged 58 after what he described as his “journey” with an “unwelcome travel companion” — pancreatic cancer.
Jessica Pegula upsets world No. 1 Iga Świątek in United Cup semifinals
Jessica Pegula, the daughter of Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula, secured her first career victory over a world No. 1 on Friday, beating Poland’s Iga Świątek 6-2 6-2 in the opening match of the United Cup semifinal in Sydney.
Damar Hamlin has made ‘substantial improvement’ following in-game cardiac arrest, medical team says, but his road to recovery could be long
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has made “substantial improvement” in the hospital following his mid-game cardiac arrest on Monday, doctors said, and is now awake and moving his hands and feet.
‘Mad Dog’ surfer dies riding giant waves in Nazaré, Portugal
Veteran Brazilian surfer Marcio Freire died on Thursday while practising tow-in surfing on the giant waves in Nazaré on the central coast of Portugal, the local maritime authority said.
Emma Raducanu leaves court injured and in tears ahead of Australian Open
Britain’s Emma Raducanu retired at 6-0 5-7 in her second-round match against Slovakian Viktoria Kuzmova at the WTA 250 Auckland Classic on Thursday after rolling her ankle, casting doubt on her participation at this month’s Australian Open.
Speculation grows as to whether Naomi Osaka will play the Australian Open
The first tennis grand slam of the year is fast approaching and a host of the sport’s leading players are Down Under fine tuning their preparations for the Australian Open.
Amnesty International asks Cristiano Ronaldo to ‘draw attention to human rights issues’ in Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International said Wednesday that soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo should highlight human rights issues in Saudi Arabia during his time playing at Al Nassr.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino calls on fans to ‘shut up all the racists’ after abuse at Italian game
FIFA president Gianni Infantino expressed his support for two Lecce players who were racially abused in an Italian Serie A match on Wednesday, calling upon fans to “shut up all the racists.”
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says team has ‘mixed’ feelings about playing next game
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrows says he “probably wants to play” his team’s next game but also understands that others don’t in the aftermath of Damar Hamlin’s collapse on Monday.
Mikaela Shiffrin is one win away from Lindsey Vonn’s record after 81st World Cup victory
American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is one win away from equaling Lindsey Vonn’s record of 82 World Cup wins after taking victory in the slalom competition in Zagreb, Croatia, on Wednesday.
US Soccer star’s mom says she reported allegation against men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter
United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) soccer player Gio Reyna’s mother, Danielle, said Wednesday she was the one who reported the 1991 incident between US Soccer men’s head coach Gregg Berhalter and his wife Rosalind.
Buffalo Sabres honor Damar Hamlin after overtime win
In what was an emotional evening for Buffalo, the No. 3 which NFL player Damar Hamlin wears for the Buffalo Bills seemed to permeate everything the city’s ice hockey team did, as if by fate.
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘proud’ of move to Al Nassr and says his work in Europe is ‘done’
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was officially unveiled by his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Tuesday in Riyadh, explaining he made the move having “won everything” in Europe.
Lionel Messi returns to Paris Saint-Germain training after Argentina World Cup victory
Lionel Messi has returned to the Paris Saint-Germain training center after winning the World Cup with Argentina last month.
Buffalo Bills player Dion Dawkins describes moment he realized ‘something is really, really wrong’ after Damar Hamlin’s collapse
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins has recalled the moment he realized something was “really, really wrong” after teammate Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field against the Cincinnati Bengals.
‘Gifted’ Damar Hamlin is a ‘great human being,’ says former college teammate
Damar Hamlin’s former high school and college teammate John Petrishen said the Buffalo Bills safety’s work ethic is matched by him being a “good person.”
Ash Barty to mentor wildcard Gadecki at Australian Open
Retired Australian Open champion Ash Barty is returning to Melbourne Park for this year’s event to mentor local hope Olivia Gadecki, who received a wildcard for the season’s first Grand Slam.