Author: Sports News UK
Serena Williams has said her professional tennis return at the age of 44 is about “just having fun,” insisting winning is “not important” after earning 23 grand slam singles titles during a hugely successful career.Williams will play doubles alongside the Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko at Queen’s Club in her first competitive outing since stepping away from tennis in 2022. Although she has committed to playing doubles in Berlin afterwards, her future beyond that remains uncertain. Meetings to determine the first batch of Wimbledon wildcards begin soon but when asked whether she intends to return to singles competition, Williams said: “I…
AEW’s wrestling family came together this week to support Rebel as she continues her battle with ALS, with one current AEW star and a newly signed company figure spending time with her during an emotional visit. While Rebel’s diagnosis has already prompted an outpouring of support across the wrestling world, the latest show of solidarity highlighted just how strong those bonds remain behind the scenes. The visit also coincided with AEW’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and funds for ALS-related organizations. Britt Baker and Mick Foley show support for Rebel during ALS fight On Friday, Mick Foley shared a photo…
“We spoke to a lot of good people, player representatives, and I’ve pulled some players from the amateur game,” said Long.”We got beat comfortably, but it really wasn’t about that.”Crusaders had lost the game 80-0, conceding 15 tries in the process.”I’ve never come away from a game having lost by so many points [but] actually feeling like I’d won,” he added.”One day I’ll sit down and I’ll probably write a little bit of a book about this craziness.”It is a sentiment shared by the club’s former owner Jamie Elkaleh, who has returned as chairman.”The fans have had a crazy time…
Two weeks of nerves and tension across one of the most chaotic men’s grand slam tournaments in recent memory came to an appropriate conclusion as an excruciatingly tense five-set psychodrama ended with Alexander Zverev, the second seed, lifting his first grand slam title by holding off his own demons to close out a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 win over Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final.For so long Zverev had won at every other level: he had triumphed at Masters 1000 events and twice at the ATP Finals, and he earned an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo 2020.…
GUNTHER has spoken about his emotions heading into his match with John Cena and how he was looking forward to breaking the hearts of WWE fans. The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion has spoken about the honor of retiring the likes of Goldberg, John Cena, and AJ Styles, explaining on “The Rich Eisen Show’s” “No-Contest Wrestling” podcast that his goal was to protect the business. “I knew, for me, that would be career-changing opportunities, and yeah, I don’t do that to be liked,” he began. “I’m here to do my thing, to fulfill this responsibility as the one that protects…
Félix Auger-Aliassime has long been one of the more measured and reflective players on the ATP Tour. He may be desperate to achieve his potential, but the Canadian also understands that improvement is often a long process and remaining patient is essential.That is what made his reaction to defeat at the French Open so striking. As the fourth seed reeled from his desperate quarter-final loss to Flavio Cobolli, fully conscious of the fact that he had missed the greatest opportunity of his career, Auger-Aliassime was as distraught in public after a loss as he has ever been. His patience had…
Chad Gable may be looking to step outside WWE for something closer to his amateur wrestling roots. Eric Bischoff says Gable has been “sniffing around” Real American Freestyle, the wrestling promotion Bischoff launched with Hulk Hogan. Bischoff brought up Gable during his 83 Weeks podcast while talking about RAF and possible names who could fit the promotion. He made it clear that Gable’s amateur wrestling background makes him an obvious name to watch. “I’d be remiss if I didn’t point out that Chad Gable is a phenomenal, phenomenal amateur wrestler and is kind of sniffing around Real American Freestyle, just…
Following his collapse at Euro 2020, Eriksen’s Inter Milan contract was cancelled by mutual consent because players fitted with an ICD cannot compete in Serie A.The Premier League and Bundesliga do not have the same regulations.An ICD is a device about half the size of a mobile phone with thin wires leading to the area around the heart.There are two main types of ICD.One is fitted under the skin, usually near the armpit, and acts like a mini defibrillator.”We call it a shock box,” says Dr Michael Papadakis, a reader in cardiology at St George’s, University of London, told the…
North Wales Crusaders suffered the biggest defeat of any side in the top two divisions in the 131-year history of rugby league.They were beaten 134-0 at home by London Broncos, conceding 25 tries at Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay.It is the third time this season Crusaders have conceded 100 points in the Championship, including a 106-18 defeat by Broncos in London.Sunday’s defeat was only 10 points short of rugby league’s all-time heaviest defeat, when York Knights beat North Wales Raiders 144-0 in League One in 2018.Broncos’ Emarly Bitungane opened the scoring in the first minute, with centre Brandon Webster-Mansfield leading…
Cody Rhodes and Gunther are officially set to run it back for the Undisputed WWE Championship. However, one major detail remains a mystery ahead of their highly anticipated rematch. Following the fallout from WWE Clash in Italy, WWE confirmed that Gunther will reveal a special stipulation for the championship bout during the June 12 episode of SmackDown in Providence, Rhode Island. With the title match scheduled for the following week, fans won’t have to wait long to learn what challenge “The Ring General” has in mind. Gunther to choose terms for Cody Rhodes Championship rematch The rematch stems from the…