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Soccer Football – Premier League – Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur – Selhurst Park, London, Britain – December 28, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur’s Archie Gray reacts after…
(FILES) Britain’s Anthony Joshua attends the official weigh-in at the Fillmore Miami Beach on December 18, 2025, ahead of his fight against US boxer and influencer…
Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka said yesterday he was “at peace” with his decision to make 2026 his last year on tour but insisted there were still goals to meet.The 40-year-old announced this month that he plans to call it quits, with the United Cup in Perth starting Friday the beginning of the end for the popular Swiss star.”Of course, I’m still passionate about the game, about the sport I love,” he said.”What I received from it, the emotion playing in a different country, coming back here with a lot of fans, a lot of support, so I’m going to miss that part, that’s for sure,” he said.”The last few months, I’ve had time to decide whether it will be my last year or not, and for me, it’s quite clear. I’m happy with the decision, I’m at peace with that.”Wawrinka won the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open a year later and the US Open in 2016, at a time when Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were dominating men’s tennis.A former world number three, he is now ranked 157 after struggling with injuries but said he would work as hard as ever this season.”I still want to play some good tennis, I still have goals. Hopefully I can come back in the top 100, finish on a good ranking,” he said.”I want to play the full year, the big tournaments, the main ones, and let’s see my ranking in the next few months.”Wawrinka has 16 career ATP titles although the last came in Geneva in 2017.He won Olympic gold in doubles alongside Federer at Beijing in 2008 and helped deliver a first Davis Cup triumph for Switzerland in 2014.Wawrinka leads a Swiss team also boasting world number 11 Belinda Bencic at the mixed-teams United Cup where they are grouped with France and Italy. Source link
Angola’s defender Nurio Fortuna (right) vies for the ball with Egypt’s forward Mostafa Fathi during the Africa Cup of Nations Group B match in Agadir Monday.…
Al Duhail’s central midfielder Marco Verratti helps teammate Edmilson Junior get up during their QSL match against Qatar SC at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. Qatar football giants Al Duhail yesterday beat Qatar SC 1-0 in their Qatar Stars League (QSL) Week 11 clash at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium. Coached by Djamel Belmadi, Al Duhail secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory to get a much-needed boost as they look to climb back up the table following a mixed run of form in recent weeks. Ismaeel Mohammad scored the only goal of the match in the 55th minute. The opening 45 minutes were a tactical battle with limited clear-cut chances. Both sides went into the tunnel at halftime locked at 0–0 though Al Duhail dominated the lion’s share of possession (over 70%).Ten minutes into the second half, Ismaeel broke the deadlock. His 55th-minute strike proved to be the decisive moment of the match, finishing off a period of sustained pressure from the home side. Qatar SC attempted to find an equalizer late in the game, but Al Duhail’s backline, bolstered by the presence of Bassam al-Rawi, held firm to secure the clean sheet and all three points.In another thrilling match yesterday at Al Thumama Stadium, Al Rayyan and Al Arabi played out a 2–2 draw in their highly anticipated derby. Roger Guedes initially rewarded Al Rayyan’s early offensive pressure with a clinical finish in the 35th minute, but the momentum shifted shortly after the halftime break when Pablo Sarabia equalized for Al Arabi in the 52nd minute. The home side then appeared to have secured a victory after Alexis Pérez converted from close range in the 72nd minute to give Al Arabi their first lead of the match; however, Al Rayyan’s persistence paid off deep into stoppage time when Mohammed Saleh found the back of the net in the 95th minute to rescue a dramatic point for the Lions. In the day’s last match, Al Sailiyah and Al Wakrah played a goalless draw. …
MCG Head Curator Matt Page (L) speaks to a match official during the second day of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England…
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka (left), her goddaughter Nicole, and Australia’s Nick Kyrgios celebrate with trophies at the end of the exhibition match in Dubai . (AFP) Nick Kyrgios beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 yesterday in a “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match billed as a modern take on Billie Jean King’s famous win over Bobby Riggs over 50 years ago, but one that ignited controversy over its relevance and meaning.The clash between four-times Grand Slam champion Sabalenka and former world number 13 Kyrgios was billed as entertainment but critics warned that it risked reducing women’s tennis to a sideshow and trivialising its progress toward equality.The match that gave the event its name was the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” when women’s tennis pioneer King beat 55-year-old former Grand Slam winner Riggs, who had said that the standard of women’s tennis could never match that of the men’s game.King told the BBC that although this year’s clash carried the same tagline, it lacked the stakes of her showdown with Riggs, a contest she described as a fight for social change in a vastly different cultural era.”I don’t think many people would have put their hand up to be in this position, especially in my position,” Kyrgios said.”Obviously, Aryna was up for the challenge. The scoreline was closer than it was. I was under the pump there … and then anything happens once the crowd gets behind it. I was nervous.”Playing in front of a sold-out crowd at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, Kyrgios negotiated the slightly smaller “equaliser” court on women’s world number one Sabalenka’s side to secure victory after an entertaining contest played under modified rules.With a one-serve-per-point rule in effect, both players faltered on their deliveries in crucial moments before Kyrgios broke for a 4-3 lead and went on to take the opening set.The maverick Australian was drenched in sweat and appeared out of breath in the second set after going 1-3 down, while his opponent danced to the music during a strategic timeout, but he persevered to make it 3-3 after Sabalenka sent a shot long.Unlike Riggs, who had long retired from the men’s tour when he took on fellow American King, Kyrgios is an active player on the ATP Tour even though his recent seasons have been blighted by a succession of wrist and knee injuries.The former Wimbledon runner-up, a major draw on and off the court with his natural talent and charisma, managed only five professional singles matches in 2025.’GREAT OPPORTUNITY'”It was a really tough match,” Kyrgios added.”She’s a hell of a competitor and such a great champion. Obviously, she’s a multiple Grand Slam champion. And I didn’t really know what to expect.”As I said before this whole event, whatever role I was to play, it was another great opportunity to go out here. She broke my serve numerous times. And honestly, I had to strap it because she was putting the pressure on; hitting amazing shots.I would love to play her again and showcase her talent and also what I have left in the tank. Ultimately, it was a really hard-fought battle and there were breaks back and forth.”Seeing someone as great as Aryna out here, and myself, it truly is a spectacle and I think this is a great moving stepping stone forward for the sport of tennis.”Kyrgios, who shortened the points with cheeky drop shots and used variations on his serve to good effect, pulled away and sealed the victory on serve before sharing a warm embrace with Belarusian Sabalenka at the net.”I think I put on a great fight,” Sabalenka said.”He was struggling. He got really tight. I’m happy to see that the guy is getting tight and (after) taking away one of my serves. I think it was a great level.”I made a lot of great shots, moved a lot to the net … great drop shots, Nick, great serving. I really enjoyed the show and I feel like the next time when I play him, I already know the tactics.I know his strengths, his weaknesses, and it’s going to be a better match for sure.” …
Hugh Morris, Managing Director of England cricket, makes a statement at the Oval cricket ground in south London, on January 7, 2009. Glamorgan announced the death…
The 2025 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships reached a fever pitch today as Norway’s Magnus Carlsen secured the World Rapid title, setting the stage for a wide-open battle in the Blitz rounds scheduled to begin on Monday. Lukasz Turlej, Secretary General of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), on Sunday said that the tournament has entered its critical final phase. Speaking from the venue, Turlej characterized the event as one of the most prestigious in international chess, highlighting both the “fantastic atmosphere” and the elite caliber of the 400-player field. The headline of the day belonged to Carlsen, who navigated a gauntlet of top-ranked opponents to clinch the Rapid Championship. However, the victory was hard-fought. Turlej noted that the “fierce competition” among the world’s best has left little room for error, with the gap between the podium finishers and the rest of the field remaining razor-thin. While Carlsen holds the momentum, FIDE officials believe the upcoming Blitz Championship remains an open race. Unlike the Rapid format, the Blitz rounds demand instantaneous intuition, and the parity seen earlier this week suggests a volatile final day. “I believe the chances are equal for all competitors in the Blitz Chess Championship,” Turlej stated. “The levels of competition witnessed in the Rapid tournament were incredibly close, and tomorrow’s rounds will be the ultimate decider.” The tournament has drawn significant international eyes to Qatar, serving as a showcase for the Qatar Chess Association’s (QCA) efforts to grow the sport within the region. Turlej praised the local organizers for delivering a world-class venue that has facilitated high-level play. “This has become one of the most important editions of the World Championship,” said Turlej. “The presence of every top-ranked player and the excellent organization have made this a standout event on the global circuit.”All eyes now turn to the clock for Monday’s Blitz opener. With 400 grandmasters and specialists fighting for the final title of the week, the pressure in Doha has never been higher. Source link
Amid a large crowd that filled the stands of the dedicated drift circuit at Qatar Racing Club (QRC), and with the participation of an elite group of drift champions from Qatar, the GCC, and the wider region, the third round of the Qatar Drift Championship came to a close.The competitions, which extended over two days, were full of surprises, starting with the first and second qualifying sessions.Riyadh al-Mabsali managed to record the best score, topping the standings with 88.67 points, leaving second place to the overall championship leader Ahmed al-Amri, while Mohammed al-Jaber delivered a strong performance that placed him third.This position secured him the top spot in qualifying for the local category, which saw the participation of eight drivers in this round. Yasser Mustafa finished second in the local category qualifying, while Yazan Jabsha took third place.The action began with the first round, which featured eight races. Qualifying leader Riyadh al-Mabsali defeated Fahad al-Jadaie, who was making his first appearance in the championship after missing the previous two rounds.Last round’s runner-up Mohammed Khurshid overcame his rival Mohammed al-Azmi. Meanwhile, Mesyar Abu Shaiba advanced to the second round after defeating the two-time local category champion Abdullah al-Muhtasib.Yasser al-Shatir was absent from his scheduled matchup against Yazan Jabsha due to car issues, allowing Jabsha to advance automatically to the second round.On the other side of the bracket, second-place qualifier Ahmed al-Amri defeated Ahmed Jaber to move on to the next round.Last season’s champion Ali Makhseed also advanced after overcoming Mazen Nasser. In an all-local matchup between Mohammed al-Jaber and Khaled al-Shafie, victory went to al-Jaber.In the final first-round battle, Salem al-Sarraf defeated Bkhaiet al-Hajri to secure the last spot in the second round.Based on these results and what followed in the second round, Mohammed al-Jaber was crowned local category champion, achieving a perfect score after winning the qualifying sessions.Last season’s champion Yazan Jabsha finished second.In the second round, both Ali Riyadh al-Mabsali and Mesyar Abu Shaiba qualified for the first semifinal. On the other side, Ahmed al-Amri advanced to the second semi-final following an intense and highly competitive battle against Ali Makhseed.The first semifinal between Riyadh al-Mabsali and Mesyar Abu Shaiba ended in favour of Abu Shaiba. The second semi-final brought together Ahmed al-Amri and Mohammed al-Jaber.The victory ultimately went to al-Amri, who reached his second final of the season. Attention turned to the final, where opening-round winner al-Amri faced Abu Shaiba. Al-Amri claimed his second victory of the season, while Abu Shaiba finished second. The fourth round of the championship will take place in March 2026. Source link