Rafael Nadal named in Spain’s Davis Cup squad despite fitness concerns
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has been selected for Spain's Davis Cup Final Eight squad, despite ongoing fitness concerns. Nadal joins world number three Carlos Alcaraz, Roberto Bautista Agut, Pablo Carreno Busta, and Marcel Granollers in the pursuit of Spain's seventh Davis Cup title. The 38-year-old former world number one has been sidelined since the Paris 2024 Olympics, where...
Erling Haaland to miss Manchester City’s Carabao Cup clash against Watford for personal reasons
Manchester City will face Watford in the Carabao Cup third round without talismanic striker Erling Haaland, who has been granted time off for personal reasons. Haaland has returned to Norway to attend the funeral of close family friend Ivar Eggja, who passed away earlier this month at 59. Eggja was instrumental in Haaland's career, organizing fully-furnished apartments for him at...
Warren eager to set up a rematch with WBO, WBA, and WBC champion Oleksandr Usyk
Following a decisive five-round victory over Anthony Joshua, Warren is eager to set up a rematch with WBO, WBA, and WBC champion Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois previously faced Usyk in August 2023, suffering a ninth-round defeat. Now 27, Dubois became the IBF champion after Usyk vacated the title in June, shortly after Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25...
Disappointment for Great Britain: No medals on day three of Para-Cycling Road World Championships
Great Britain did not secure any medals on the third day of the Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. In the men's B individual time trial, Chris McDonald and his pilot Adam Duggleby finished fifth, trailing Dutch champions Tristan Bangma and Patrick Bos by 2:09.33 and missing the podium by 1:18.22. Paralympic medallist Archie Atkinson, 20, came in sixth in...
Rodri’s season in jeopardy: Manchester City star suffers ACL injury vs Arsenal
Manchester City's title hopes have been dealt a significant setback after midfielder Rodri suffered a devastating ACL injury during their 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The Spanish international, 28, was substituted in the 21st minute after awkwardly planting his foot on the pitch. Initial tests indicate torn cruciate ligaments, likely ending his season. City boss Pep Guardiola expressed...
World Rugby rankings: Ireland replaces South Africa as the number one
Ireland has reclaimed the top spot in the World Rugby rankings after South Africa's dramatic 29-28 defeat to Argentina in the Rugby Championship. This loss cost the Springboks 1.81 ranking points, allowing Ireland to pull ahead by 0.35 points. South Africa had been at the top for the past 11 months, regaining the lead after Ireland's exit in the quarter-finals...
Accra’s Wembley Plus in East Legon played host to MX24 TV’s 4th-anniversary football invitational gala, featuring four top teams vying for glory
In a nail-biting final, Asaase Radio edged out MX24 TV 5-4 to claim the coveted title. BTL secured third place in the tournament. En route to the final, Asaase radio beat an all star team comprising of cherished viewers. On the other side of the draw, MX24 beat BTL by a lone goal. The tournament's standout performers were recognized with prestigious...
Emma Raducanu withdraws from China Open due to foot injury
Emma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from the China Open in Beijing due to a foot injury, dealing a blow to her promising comeback. The 21-year-old Briton revealed on X that she sprained ligaments in her foot, requiring more time to heal. Raducanu initially appeared in the Beijing draw but withdrew shortly after. Raducanu had been showing signs of resurgence,...
Rebecca Sramkova claims maiden WTA Title, dedicates victory to Grandfather
Rebecca Sramkova has secured her first-ever WTA title, defeating Laura Siegemund 6-4, 6-4 in the final. This triumph marks a remarkable career surge for the 27-year-old Slovakian. Sramkova has now won nine of her last 10 matches, including victories over Mananchaya Sawangkaew, Magda Linette, Jana Fett, and Tamara Zidansek. Last week, she finished runner-up to Sonay Kartal in Monastir. An emotional...
Laver Cup: Carlos Alcaraz clinches comeback victory for Europe against Taylor Fritz
In a thrilling conclusion to the Laver Cup, 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, a four-time major champion, defeated Taylor Fritz in straight sets, securing Europe’s victory 13-11 and their first title since 2021. Starting the day trailing 8-4, Europe closed the gap with a doubles win by Alcaraz and Casper Ruud over Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, 6-2, 7-6 (6). However, Shelton's...
