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Tennis: Iga Swiatek parts ways with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski after three years

Women's tennis world No. 1, Iga Swiatek, announced on Friday that she has parted ways with her coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski, after a three-year collaboration. Wiktorowski joined Swiatek’s team at the start of the 2022 season, having previously coached Wimbledon finalist Agnieszka Radwanska. The 43-year-old tutored the younger Pole to four of her five career Grand Slam titles, including leading her to three of her victories in...

Ligue 1: Ghana’s Gideon Mensah extends contract with Auxerre until 2026

by Samod Bello

4 October 2024

Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah has signed a one-year contract extension with Ligue 1 club Auxerre, securing his stay at the club until 2026, Afrosport reports. The left-back joined Auxerre in 2022 from Austrian club RB Salzburg on an initial three-year deal with his present deal set to expire in 2025. However, following a string of brilliant performances with Auxerre, including helping them win the Ligue 2...

UEFA Nations League: Solanke earns England recall after seven-year absence

by Samod Bello

3 October 2024

Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke has received his first England call-up in seven years by interim manager Lee Carsley, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old, who has netted three goals in his last three appearances for Spurs, will get the chance to add to his solitary England cap earned in 2017 when the Three Lions face Greece and Finland in the UEFA Nations League this month. Meanwhile, Manchester United...

UCL: Jonathan David’s penalty secures historic win for Lille over Real Madrid

by Samod Bello

2 October 2024

Jonathan David scored the decisive goal in first half stoppage time to lead Lille to a stunning 1-0 victory over defending champions Real Madrid in matchday two in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The Canada international converted a penalty inside the Stade Pierre-Mauroy after VAR awarded a spot kick to the French side following a handball from Eduardo Camavinga. Lille beat Real Madrid 🔴#UCL pic.twitter.com/5o6xX6tt9S...

Djokovic calls for quick resolution of Sinner’s doping case

by Samod Bello

2 October 2024

Novak Djokovic expressed his desire for a swift resolution to world number one Jannik Sinner’s ongoing doing case, while criticising the inconsistencies within tennis’s anti-doping system, Afrosport reports. Sinner tested positive for banned substances in March but was cleared of any wrongdoing by tennis authorities, allowing him to continue competing. However, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed the decision, seeking a ban of up to...

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Tennis: Iga Swiatek parts ways with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski after three years

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UEFA Nations League: Solanke earns England recall after seven-year absence

UCL: Jonathan David’s penalty secures historic win for Lille over Real Madrid

Djokovic calls for quick resolution of Sinner’s doping case

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