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China Open: Defiant History-Maker Zhang Shuai Powers Into Beijing Last Eight
China Open: Defiant History-Maker Zhang Shuai Powers Into Beijing Last Eight

The 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai added another chapter to her renaissance as she rolled into the quarter-finals of her home China Open on Tuesday to make history. Zhang's 6-4, 6-2 victory over Magdalena Frech was her fourth win in Beijing and all in straight sets, having come into the event after losing 24 singles matches in a row. The barren run ...

LeBron James 'Given Life' by Playing With Son
LeBron James 'Given Life' by Playing With Son

LeBron James said on Monday that the historic prospect of playing alongside his eldest son Bronny for the Los Angeles Lakers has given him a new lease of life ahead of the upcoming NBA season. James, 39, will tie Vince Carter's record of playing 22 seasons in the NBA this year when he suits up for the Lakers after a summer in which he helped the ...

Neymar Trains Again with Saudi Team After Long Injury Lay-Off
Neymar Trains Again with Saudi Team After Long Injury Lay-Off

Brazil superstar Neymar announced his return to team training with his Saudi club al-Hilal on Monday, after nearly a year out with a left knee injury. The 32-year-old moved from Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster deal in August 2023, but only played five matches before rupturing his meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament on international duty ...

France Star Griezmann Retires From International Football
France Star Griezmann Retires From International Football

France's 2018 World Cup-winning star Antoine Griezmann announced on Monday his retirement from international football, bringing a 10-year career with his country to an end. “It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life,” France vice-captain Griezmann, 33, wrote on X. The Atletico Madrid forward made his ...

Correa Snatches Atletico Spiky Derby Draw Against Real Madrid
Correa Snatches Atletico Spiky Derby Draw Against Real Madrid

Angel Correa's 95th-minute equalizer snatched Atletico Madrid a 1-1 derby draw against Spanish champions Real Madrid on Sunday in La Liga. The Argentine forward had to wait nervously for a VAR review to prove he was onside, but he had timed his run to perfection and secured the hosts a point. Real Madrid, without injured star striker Kylian ...

Tottenham Beat 10-Man Manchester Utd to Up Pressure on Ten Hag
Tottenham Beat 10-Man Manchester Utd to Up Pressure on Ten Hag

Tottenham piled more pressure on Erik ten Hag's position as Manchester United manager with a dominant 3-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday. Spurs made a flying start when Brennan Johnson tapped in from Micky Van de Ven's storming run after three minutes. Tottenham should have added to their lead long before United were reduced to 10 men when ...

Lebanese Football Against the Shadow of War
Lebanese Football Against the Shadow of War

Lebanese football is once again facing the ravages of war, with the Lebanese Federation deciding to suspend all professional leagues.  Barely underway, the 2024-2025 season is already at a standstill. The Federation announced, via a statement on social networks, that all official tournaments would be suspended due to the alarming circumstances ...

Osasuna Dismantle Barca’s Perfect Liga Start
Osasuna Dismantle Barca’s Perfect Liga Start

Osasuna shattered La Liga leaders Barcelona's perfect start to the season with an emphatic 4-2 victory on Saturday. The Catalans won all seven of their opening fixtures, but Hansi Flick's rotated side came badly undone in Pamplona as Ante Budimir scored a brace either side of Bryan Zaragoza's strike. Pau Victor had given Barca a lifeline to pull ...

Man City Feel Rodri Absence in Newcastle Draw
Man City Feel Rodri Absence in Newcastle Draw

Manchester City failed to shrug off the absence of Rodri in a 1-1 draw at Newcastle on Saturday as they dropped Premier League points for the second consecutive game. The Spaniard has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury picked up in last weekend's fiery 2-2 draw with title rivals Arsenal. Josko Gvardiol put the ...

Padel: Lebanon Dominates Senegal and Thailand in World Cup Qualifiers
Padel: Lebanon Dominates Senegal and Thailand in World Cup Qualifiers

The Lebanese national padel team scored convincing victories over Senegal and Thailand in the qualifiers for the World Cup in Kuwait. Lebanon is now among the Top 10 in the Asia, Africa, and Pacific region. Results: Padel men's doubles (against Senegal) - Roy Tabet - Tamim Hallak (2-0) - Najib Fakih - Ralph Tohme (2-0) - Jamil Ali Hassan - ...

Alcaraz, Medvedev Win Beijing Openers as Zhang Scores Big Upset
Alcaraz, Medvedev Win Beijing Openers as Zhang Scores Big Upset

Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev both won in straight sets to start their China Open title bids Friday while 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai pulled off a big shock in the women's draw. Four-time major champion Alcaraz defeated fellow 21-year-old Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 6-4 and faces Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in round two in ...