Tag: Years
Nick Kyrgios: I only want to play for one or two more years | ‘I’m tired of playing tennis’ | Tennis News
Nick Kyrgios believes his well-documented mental health issues have taken a couple of seasons off his career and he will play on for only one or two more years after he finally gets back on court. The 28-year-old has struggled with knee, foot and wrist injuries since pulling out of this year’s Australian Open at…
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Iga Swiatek becomes first woman since Serena Williams to win WTA Player of the Year in consecutive years | Tennis News
Iga Swiatek’s second consecutive season-ending No 1 ranking helped her collect a second consecutive WTA Player of the Year award, making her the first woman since Serena Williams to claim that honour twice in a row. Williams, who retired last year, was the WTA Player of the Year seven times in total, including every season…
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RFU: All debt from Covid-impact years paid off but ‘significant loss’ expected next year | Rugby Union News
RFU CEO Bill Sweeney: “In a very difficult financial environment, the RFU achieved an operating profit of £4m due to robust financial management”; RFU: “Next year, as Autumn Internationals were replaced by the Rugby World Cup, the 2023/24 annual results will show a significant loss” Last Updated: 01/12/23 9:14pm The RFU has revealed all their…
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La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao is first local to win UAAP MVP in 8 years
La Salle forward Kevin Quiambao.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao became the first local UAAP Most Valuable Player in eight years after topping the statistical race in the Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. After a stellar sophomore year, the La Salle star is set to be crowned as the Season MVP in Game 2…
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Barcelona into Champions League knockout stages for first time in three years – Champions League round-up | Football News
Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix earned Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win against Porto to book their spot in the Champions League knockout rounds for the first time in three seasons. After crashing out of the competition in the group stage two years in a row, five-times champions Barca are back in the last 16 after…
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Jannik Sinner leads Italy to first Davis Cup triumph in 47 years after overcoming Novak Djokovic in semi-finals | Tennis News
Jannik Sinner followed up his heroics against Novak Djokovic, when he overcame the Serbian legend in the semi-finals, by leading Italy to their first Davis Cup title for 47 years. When Sinner was staring at three match points on Saturday with Italy 1-0 down to Serbia, it appeared hugely improbable that he would be lifting…
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Malky Mackay: Ross County sack manager after two-and-a-half years in charge | Football News
Ross County have parted company with manager Malky Mackay with the club sitting second bottom of the Scottish Premiership. The Staggies have failed to win any of their last eight league games and avoided relegation last season with a dramatic play-off victory against Partick Thistle. After a meeting between chairman Roy MacGregor, chief executive Steven…
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England name squad for Wheelchair Rugby League clash with France in repeat of last year’s World Cup final | Rugby Union News
England Wheelchair Rugby League head coach Tom Coyd has named his 12-player squad for a training camp at St George’s Park; this is set to be their first camp at the FA’s National Football Centre, as they prepare to face France on November 5 By Ella-Esrene Frederick Last Updated: 18/10/23 4:38pm Declan Roberts celebrates after…
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World Grand Prix Darts: Wayne Mardle explains why he thinks Dave Chisnall will win this year’s tournament | Darts News
Wayne Mardle on why he is backing Dave Chisnall to win his maiden TV major as well as Gary Anderson’s chances and a possible nine-darter; We’re back for the double-in, double-out World Grand Prix at the Morningside Arena in Leicester from October 2-8 – live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 01/10/23 4:44pm Can Dave ‘Chizzy’…
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