In a poignant return to her homeland, tennis icon Martina Navratilova was awarded the Order of the White Lion, III Class, the highest state distinction in the Czech Republic, by President Petr Pavel. This momentous occasion unfolded at Prague Castle on Independence Day—a significant date for the nation that marked its separation from Czechoslovakia in…
Jannik Sinner is making strides at the Rolex Paris Masters, although he appears to be managing some discomfort in his right leg, frequently stretching and flexing it during his first-round match against Francisco Cerundolo. The Italian, aiming to reclaim the No. 1 ranking after his rival’s early exit, secured his first Masters title of the…
Pia Sundhage Relieved of Duties as Switzerland Women’s Soccer Coach Associated Press November 3, 2025, 03:28 PM ET BERN, Switzerland — Renowned soccer coach Pia Sundhage will not continue as the head of the Switzerland women’s national team, missing the opportunity to guide them into the 2027 Women’s World Cup despite a remarkable run in…
The WTA Finals, the pinnacle event of the women’s tennis season, commences on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This prestigious tournament gathers the top eight singles players and doubles teams, all vying for supremacy in a round-robin format leading to knockout stages. The coveted finals for both singles and doubles are set for November 8….
As the ATP tour heats up with the Rolex Paris Masters, the competition for the final slot at the ATP Finals in Turin intensifies. With an impressive 6-2, 6-3 victory over Valentin Vacherot, Felix Auger-Aliassime has now secured his position in the semi-finals, setting the stage for a showdown against Alexander Bublik. Bublik’s path to…
Xabi Alonso Expects Florian Wirtz to Flourish at Liverpool Xabi Alonso has expressed confidence in Florian Wirtz’s potential to thrive at Liverpool, indicating that it is only a matter of time before the £116 million midfielder makes an impact at Anfield. Since transferring from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, Wirtz has faced scrutiny for his performance,…
In an eventful week for women’s tennis, the tennis calendar was highlighted by the withdrawal of Belinda Bencic from the Prudential Hong Kong Open due to a thigh injury. This development has shifted the spotlight onto Leylah Fernandez, who emerges as a strong contender for the title. Meanwhile, the Chennai and Jiangxi Opens saw a…
Arteta Concerned About Gyökeres Injury Ahead of Champions League Clash Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed worry regarding a muscular injury sustained by Viktor Gyökeres. The team is currently assessing the severity of the injury that kept the Swedish forward off training on Monday. Gyökeres was substituted during Arsenal’s recent 2-0 victory over Burnley and…
As the curtain falls on the 2025 tennis season, anticipation for the next year’s events is already bubbling, particularly for the United Cup set to ignite the Australian summer on January 2, 2026. The excitement surrounding this mixed team competition is palpable, as top players from around the globe prepare to represent their nations in…
This weekend marks an exciting climax for three WTA 250 tournaments taking place in Hong Kong, Chennai, and Jiujiang, as players vie for titles and critical ranking points. In Hong Kong, Victoria Mboko, the No. 3 seed, produced a stunning comeback to defeat fellow Canadian Leylah Fernandez, the second seed, with a scoreline of 2-6,…
