Ekaterina Alexandrova’s defeat means no female Russian representatives remain in the singles in Melbourne Russia is without a representative in the women’s singles at the Australian Open after 19th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova suffered a shock third-round defeat to Polish rival Magda Linette on Saturday. Alexandrova lost the contest in straight sets at Rod Laver Arena, […]
Brazilian football star has contract terminated amid sex assault case
Mexican team Pumas have parted ways with Dani Alves after he was detained by police in Barcelona Dani Alves has had his contract with Mexican Liga MX team Pumas terminated after the Brazilian star was charged with sexual assault in Spain. Alves appeared in a Barcelona court on Friday following claims he assaulted a woman […]
Djokovic overcomes injury concerns to progress in Australia
The Serb again struggled with a hamstring complaint but got the job done against Grigor Dimitrov Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a record-extending tenth Australian Open title continues after he defeated Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in their third-round match in Melbourne on Saturday. Despite a lingering hamstring injury which has hindered him throughout the tournament, Djokovic earned […]
Russia has date for UEFA talks on potential return – media
A meeting is reportedly scheduled for later this month as officials attempt to find a way back to competition for Russian teams Russian football officials and their counterparts at European governing body UEFA will hold talks next week to discuss the potential easing of the sanctions on Russian teams, TASS has reported. Russian teams are […]
Musk weighs in on Russian hockey star’s LGBT row
The Twitter owner commented after Ivan Provorov declined to take part in an NHL ‘Pride’ campaign Elon Musk has responded to the scandal surrounding Russian hockey player Ivan Provorov, who has been criticized for choosing not to appear in a rainbow-themed jersey for the NHL’s ‘Pride Night’ campaign earlier this week. Musk appeared to back […]