Cincinnati – Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz to claim the third ATP Cincinnati Open title in a clash that was held between world’s top two players for a 5-7, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/4). Djokovic confessed: “It was the toughest I’ve ever played in my life.” Djokovic was so happy that he ripped his shirt down the middle and roared in …
LA -Jadeveon Clowney’s annual wait-and-see approach to free agency has paired him with a new team. The Baltimore Ravens announced recently they have reached a deal with Clowney. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Clowney’s deal is for one year and worth up to $6 million. Baltimore becomes the fifth team for which the former first-overall pick has played …
Geneva – International Chess Federation or FIDE has put temporary curbs on transgender players from competing in its matches. The Switzerland-based body said individual cases would require “further analysis” and that a decision could take up to two years. Different sports and regulators were making efforts to formulate policies for transgender players as they involved comparable physical activity. But it …
TORONTO – According to Canada Basketball, Jamal Murray will not play for Canada in the upcoming FIBA World Cup. the Denver Nuggets star Murray attended Canada’s training camp earlier this month in Toronto. But said his team and medical staff has advised him additional recovery after a long season. he said: “When I came into training camp, I wanted to …
Channel-Port aux Basques – Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, and His Worship Brian Button, Mayor of Channel-Port aux Basques, announced a joint investment of more than $2.9 million to improve the energy efficiency of the Bruce II Sports Centre in Channel-Port aux Basques. This investment …
Minnesota – Former Minnesota Vikings star, Dalvin Cook got one-year contract with the New York Jets, at the tune of $8.6 million. The move comes after Cook’s productive four-time Pro Bowl career with the Vikings, where he garnered almost 6,000 rushing yards and 47 touchdowns. Cook’s track record boasts remarkable performances.
Riyadh – According to BBC, Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal has signed Brazilian striker Neymar on a two-year deal. He missed the PSG Ligue 1 opener against Lorient due to a viral infection. He joined PSG in 2017 from Spanish club Barcelona for a record transfer fee of 222 million euros ($243 million). Sources told ESPN that the Saudi …
Riyad – Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo is ecstatic after his club won its first-ever Arab Club Champions Cup. He said on Twitter, saying: “Extremely proud to helped the team winning this important trophy for the 1st time! Thank you to everyone in the club that was involved in this great achievement and to my family and friends for always being …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton and William Osler Health System Foundation welcome Buffalo Sabres defenceman Owen Power to the evening’s all-star lineup! He joins previously announced, Maple Leafs Captain John Tavares, Mark Giordano, Sean Monahan, NHL Columbus Blue Jackets’ Erik Gudbranson, Columbus Blue Jackets’ Liam Foudy, former NHL player Cody Hodsgon, Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) forward Mikyla Grant-Mentis, 2018 …
Athens – Greek forward Taxiarchis “Taxi” Fountas has been released by DC United after an investigation that was held for alleged racial abuse. He was investigated earlier also for using a racial insult which he had denied. Major League Soccer (MLS) said in a statement: “DC United and forward Taxi Fountas have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, effective immediately.” …
