Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will not compete in the US Open, he said Wednesday, with the 38-year-old Spaniard adding he did not feel he could perform at his best. "I don't think I would be able to give my 100 percent this time," Nadal posted on X, formerly
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Four players to watch in Olympic men’s football final
The sport's very biggest stars may be missing from the Olympic men's football tournament, but others have stepped up to make an impact over the last two weeks. The bruising 27-year-old Crystal Palace striker scored 16 goals in the Premier League last season, including 14 in his last 16 appearances. Despite
Real Madrid edge Chelsea, AC Milan win on penalties
Reigning Champions League and La Liga champion Real Madrid concluded a pre-season US tour on Tuesday with a 2-1 triumph over Chelsea while AC Milan won on penalties after playing Barcelona to a 2-2 draw. There were 62,617 spectators at the home stadium of the NFL's Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North
New England, Mazatlan take last Leagues Cup knockout spots
New England secured the final knockout round spot in the Leagues Cup on Tuesday by beating Nashville on penalties after playing last year's Cup runner-up to a 1-1 draw. The World Cup-style event between MLS and Liga MX Mexican squads had three-team groups from which two clubs advanced to the knockout
Boxer Imane Khelif advances to gold-medal bout with another victory
Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria advanced to the gold-medal bout in the women’s welterweight division at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday night, moving one win away from what she calls the best response to the worldwide scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender. With one more victory, Khelif would
Argentina’s Di Maria extends Benfica deal through 2025
Veteran Argentina winger Angel Di Maria has decided against a return to his homeland and extended his deal with Portuguese club Benfica, the Lisbon outfit said on Wednesday. The 36-year-old had been in negotiations to join Rosario Central of Argentina but had a change of heart when he and his family
USWNT into Olympic final with 1-0 win over Germany
Olympic triathletes plunge into the Seine for relay
Olympic triathletes plunged into the Seine River for the mixed relay event Monday after organizers said bacteria levels in the long-polluted Paris waterway were at acceptable levels. The plan to hold the swimming portion of the triathlons and the marathon swimming events in the Seine was an ambitious one. Swimming in
ICC monitoring situation in Bangladesh
ICC is monitoring the situation in Bangladesh and has shortlisted the UAE, India and Sri Lanka as back-up venues in case it is forced to shift this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup out of Bangladesh, as per cricket website ESPNCricinfo. "The ICC is closely monitoring developments in coordination with the
Tigers’ preparation for Pakistan tour dealt with huge blow amid national crisis
Bangladesh national cricket team’s preparation for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan received a huge blow as their training session was disrupted due to the ongoing national crisis on Sunday.to the ongoing national crisis on Sunday. Bangladesh cancelled their scheduled practice session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium while the Bangladesh