The International Tennis Federation (ITF) says it will review its wildcard process after a debut performance by Egyptian player Hajar Abdelkader went viral. Viral Match Sparks Concern Abdelkader, 21, made her ITF W35 debut in Nairobi, Kenya, and lost 6-0 6-0 to German opponent Lorena Schaedel, ranked 1,026th in the world. The match lasted just

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Premier League and European clubs are actively making moves in the transfer market as Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and others plan for the summer and beyond. Arsenal Monitors Livramento Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Tino Livramento, the 23-year-old Newcastle United and England full-back, as a potential signing for the summer transfer window. Livramento, known

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Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has urged for a “much bigger conversation” about the drinking culture in cricket following a turbulent Ashes tour in Australia. England suffered a heavy 4-1 Ashes defeat to Australia, and scrutiny has focused not only on their performances but also on the team’s off-field behaviour. Reports emerged in December of

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Senegal progressed to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over 10-man Mali, courtesy of a first-half tap-in from Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye. Ndiaye capitalized on a defensive error by Mali, slotting home from five yards after goalkeeper Djigui Diarra failed to gather a low cross from Krepin

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Bukayo Saka has agreed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, securing the future of one of the club’s most influential players and underlining the Gunners’ determination to keep their title-chasing squad together. The new deal is understood to make the 24-year-old England international one of Arsenal’s highest-paid players, reflecting both his importance on the pitch

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New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has drawn bold comparisons between his youthful Blues squad and Manchester United’s legendary Class of ’92, insisting the club has the talent and potential to build a dynasty rooted in bravery, belief, and long-term development. The 41-year-old was appointed Chelsea manager after Enzo Maresca’s departure on New Year’s Day,

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World number one Luke Littler has signed a historic sponsorship agreement reportedly worth up to £20 million, making it the most lucrative deal ever secured by a professional darts player and further cementing his status as the sport’s biggest modern star. The 18-year-old darts sensation, who recently collected a £1 million prize after winning the

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Hosts Morocco secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a commanding and controlled 2-0 victory over Cameroon at a raucous stadium in Rabat, further strengthening belief that the Atlas Lions could finally end their long continental title drought. Goals from Brahim Diaz in the first half and

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka continued her commanding start to the 2026 tennis season by reaching the Brisbane International final for the third consecutive year, defeating Czech star Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-4 in a high-quality semi-final at the Queensland Tennis Centre. The Belarusian, who is preparing for a major push at the Australian Open later

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Alfie Barbeary delivered a powerhouse performance as Bath Rugby strengthened their grip on top spot in Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 with a commanding 43–20 bonus-point victory over Castres in difficult conditions in southern France. Johann van Graan’s side now stand on the brink of securing home advantage for the last 16, with a bonus-point

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