Jessica Pegula upset Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets at the WTA Finals in Cancun on Tuesday, punishing an error-strewn performance by the world number one to all but guarantee a semi-final berth. World number five Pegula, who had beaten Sabalenka only once before in five previous meetings, dominated her out-of-sorts Belarusian
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Spain thrash Swiss as England stumble in Belgium
World champions Spain ruthlessly dispatched Switzerland 7-1 in the Women's Nations League on Tuesday while England's hopes of progression were dented by Belgium. Alexia Putellas grabbed a goal either side of half-time and an assist as the Spaniards put Switzerland to the sword in Zurich. The match was the team's first since
From F1 to CR7, Saudi Arabia’s sports shopping spree
Saudi Arabia was named as the lone bidder for the 2034 World Cup on Tuesday, a major success that follows a string of high-profile sports acquisitions. The conservative Gulf monarchy, often criticised over its human rights record, is attempting to burnish its image and attract tourists and investment as it tries
Vivo’s Cricket Photo Contest: Capture the Game, Win Prizes
As the ongoing Cricket World Cup sweeps cricket enthusiasts worldwide, vivo, a major player in the tech industry, has launched an exciting photography contest to embrace the cricketing fever. No stranger to the game's unifying spirit, the renowned smartphone manufacturer, designed a competition that will be a perfect opportunity for all
Warner enjoying making doubters look stupid
Messi wins eighth Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d'Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women's prize. For Messi, the trophy rewards, above all else, his inspirational performances at last year's World Cup in Qatar, when he dragged
Pakistan players not affected by ‘no pay for five months’ claim
Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn on Monday shrugged off claims his players haven't been paid for five months, insisting the squad was determined to rescue their faltering World Cup campaign. Pakistan are on the verge of a group-stage exit at the tournament and need to defeat Bangladesh on Tuesday to preserve any
Sheikh Jamal, Sheikh Russel reach quarterfinals
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra confirmed their spot of quarters at the Independence Cup football after winning their respective group matches held on Monday. Held at Bashundhara Kings arena, Sheikh Jamal crushed Brothers Union Club by 4-0 goals in their opening group A match. The day's win saw,
Atletico overtake Barca with comfortable Alaves win
Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-1 win over Alaves on Sunday to rise above champions Barcelona to third in La Liga. After league leaders Real Madrid beat the Catalans 2-1 in Saturday's Clasico, Diego Simeone's Atletico took full advantage to move a point ahead of Xavi Hernandez's side. Atletico trail Los Blancos
Moeen backs England to end slump with aggressive approach
England may need to take a leaf out of the test side's "Bazball" playbook and reignite their 50-overs World Cup campaign with an aggressive approach against fellow strugglers Sri Lanka, spin all-rounder Moeen Ali said on Wednesday. Under test coach Brendon "Baz" McCullum England have forged a result-oriented approach in the