Frances Tiafoe has apologised for his foul-mouthed tirade directed at a chair umpire after the American received a time violation and then lost to Roman Safiullin in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. Unseeded Safiullin beat 13th seed Tiafoe 5-7 7-5 7-6(5) in a three-hour contest where the American initially lost his… Continue reading Tiafoe apologises for swearing at umpire in furious rant after loss in Shanghai
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Jets fire head coach Saleh after disappointing start to season
The New York Jets have fired head coach Robert Saleh, the club said on Tuesday after the team lost three of their first five games of a National Football League season they began with Super Bowl aspirations. Saleh took over as coach of the Jets in 2021 after spending four seasons as the San Francisco… Continue reading Jets fire head coach Saleh after disappointing start to season
Chelsea and Forest charged by FA for pitchside melee
Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have been charged by the Football Association on Tuesday after a pitchside fight broke out between their players during Sunday’s 1-1 draw in the Premier League. Forest’s Neco Williams sparked the pitchside confrontation after his challenge on Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella sent the full back sprawling into the technical area, upending his… Continue reading Chelsea and Forest charged by FA for pitchside melee
FIFA bans Italian player Curto for 10 games for discrimination towards South Korean opponent
Italian defender Marco Curto has been banned for 10 matches for racially abusing South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan while playing for Como against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a pre-season friendly in July. Curto, who is currently on loan from Como to Serie B club Cesena, will serve half of the punishment immediately with the other half… Continue reading FIFA bans Italian player Curto for 10 games for discrimination towards South Korean opponent
Cheng Su Yin and Hoo Pang to become partners
Shuttler Cheng Su Yin’s hunger and willingness to learn could see her become the ideal partner for Hoo Pang Ron in the mixed doubles. The 26-year-old Pang Ron has been combined with Cheah Yee See, Toh Ee Wei and Teoh Mei Xing in the past but have not managed to become a top pair with… Continue reading Cheng Su Yin and Hoo Pang to become partners
Shams Charania ,star NBA reporter will join ESPN
ESPN hired Shams Charania as its next senior NBA insider on Monday, tapping the 30-year-old to succeed his mentor Adrian Wojnarowski, who announced his retirement from journalism last month. “I am honored to join ESPN … I can’t wait to be part of an incredible group of colleagues at ESPN and serve the sports audience… Continue reading Shams Charania ,star NBA reporter will join ESPN
NCC Vows To sanction Elon Musk’s Starlink for unauthorised price hike
The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced plans to take enforcement measures against Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, for raising its subscription prices in Nigeria without the regulator’s approval. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, on Tuesday. In a message sent to its customers last… Continue reading NCC Vows To sanction Elon Musk’s Starlink for unauthorised price hike
Harry Kane given green light for England duty but injured trio pull out of squad
England captain Harry Kane does not have a structural injury and will remain with the national team for their Nations League fixtures, Bayern Munich said on Monday after the striker was examined by Football Association medical staff. However, England’s FA said Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo and Morgan Gibbs-White will miss the games against Greece and… Continue reading Harry Kane given green light for England duty but injured trio pull out of squad
Alejandro Garnacho is ruled out of the World Cup qualifiers
Argentina forward Alejandro Garnacho will miss their World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia due to discomfort in his left knee, the team said on Monday. The 20-year-old Manchester United winger completed Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa in the Premier League but will not join up with the Argentina squad. Argentina, who lead the… Continue reading Alejandro Garnacho is ruled out of the World Cup qualifiers
Manchester City claim victory in legal challenge against Premier League over rules on commercial deals
Manchester City claimed a partial victory over the Premier League on Monday after an arbitration panel ruled on sponsorship deals, known as Associated Party Transactions (APT), that the Abu Dhabi-owned club was blocked from completing. The Premier League put its own spin on what some commentators saw as a landmark verdict, saying the panel’s redacted… Continue reading Manchester City claim victory in legal challenge against Premier League over rules on commercial deals
