Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove in medically induced coma after collapsing in Italian soccer game
FLORENCE, Italy 
— Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in a medically induced coma after collapsing on the field during his team’s Serie A match at home to Inter Milan on Sunday, with the game abandoned shortly afterward. Bove’s teammates immediately called for medical help and both sets of players surrounded the 22-year-old while he […]
Max Verstappen says he ‘lost all respect’ for George Russell after penalty in F1 qualifying
LUSAIL, Qatar 
— Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen said Sunday he “lost all respect” for Mercedes driver George Russell after an incident between them in qualifying cost him pole position on the grid for the Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen was .055 of a second faster than Russell in Saturday’s qualifying but a stewards’ inquiry […]
Djokovic said that he hired Murray as his coach because he knows him very well
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina 
— Hiring Andy Murray as his coach came naturally for Novak Djokovic. On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, the Serbian explained why he chose his former rival after being without a coach for six months. Murray and Djokovic announced last week […]
Star-studded Saudi Arabian, Japanese and Chinese clubs setting the pace in Asian Champions League
Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez and Aleksandar Mitrovic, Saudi Arabian clubs are dominating the western zone of the AFC Champions League Elite but, in the east, Japan is on top with Chinese clubs bouncing back after a difficult period. Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are first, second and third in the western zone group, the […]
Rough diamond Shnaider finds her sparkle in breakthrough season
BENGALURU, – Diana Shnaider’s four WTA titles in a breakthrough season took her to the brink of the top 10 in the world and suggested the Russian might soon become known for a lot more than her trademark polka dot bandanas. The versatile 20-year-old made bold statements with her fashion and all-court game in 2024, […]
Wallabies gloom lifts with solid Northern Hemisphere tour
MELBOURNE, – Australian rugby heads into the Christmas break with a rare bout of festive cheer after the Wallabies made great strides on their Northern Hemisphere tour. Gloomy predictions of a wipe-out against the home nations proved well wide of the mark as Joe Schmidt’s side claimed a rousing win over England at Twickenham and […]
Chelsea’s Palmer says his connection with Jackson is growing
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer said his understanding with forward Nicolas Jackson is growing after the pair both scored in their 3-0 home win over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. Chelsea are now level with Arsenal on 25 points from 13 games, nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool. Senegal international Jackson has taken […]