21 h. ago Jacob Fearnley bows out of Madrid Open as tennis resumes after power outage

Fearnley slips to 6-4, 7-6 (3) defeat to DimitrovCaja Mágica power restored at 8am on Tuesday morningJacob Fearnley has not been a full-time professional player for a full year, yet on an unforgettable Monday afternoon in Madrid, he found himself in a bizarre scenario that even many of the very best players in the world would not be able to overcome.Fearnley, a qualifier at the Madrid Open, had been mounting a courageous last stand against the veteran 14th seed, Grigor Dimitrov, when the city and country came to a standstill. Continue reading...

Politics

29 h. ago Beyond the Bernabéu: how Modric’s shock Swansea investment came to be

The Ballon d’Or winner has set his sights on helping the club grow, offering his expertise and pulling powerIt was the transfer nobody saw coming: Luka Modric to Swansea City, not joining as a player but a minority stakeholder. The most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history, a six-time Champions League winner and one of the greatest midfielders of his generation pitching up as a co-owner at a mid-table Championship club was certainly an unforeseen end-of-season development. A Ballon d’Or winner and Bernabéu star walking into the Swansea boardroom or exploring the Mumbles?The sight of Modric cradling a Swansea-branded football in the accompanying press release prompted a few double-takes and sent a jolt across the game. “Hi Swansea fans, I’m Luka Modric and I’m excited to be part of the journey,” came his message. The 39-year-old Croatia captain may be in the twilight of his career but Swansea hope those words mark just the start of his involvement. “My goal is to support the clu...

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29 h. ago Beyond the Bernabéu: how and why Modric became an investor in Swansea

Ballon d’Or winner has set his sights on helping the club grow, offering his expertise and pulling powerIt was the transfer nobody saw coming: Luka Modric to Swansea City, not joining as a player, but a minority stakeholder. The most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history, a six-time Champions League winner and one of the greatest midfielders of his generation pitching up as a co-owner at a mid-table Championship club was certainly an unforeseen end-of-season development. A Ballon d’Or winner and Bernabéu star walking into the Swansea boardroom or exploring the Mumbles?The sight of Modric cradling a Swansea-branded football in the accompanying press release prompted a few double-takes and sent a jolt across the game. “Hi Swansea fans, I’m Luka Modric and I’m excited to be part of the journey,” came his message. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Zhao Xintong learned Ronnie O’Sullivan’s opinion of him before huge snooker ban

Ronnie O'Sullivan is one of the greatest snooker players of all time, and he has never been shy to praise a talented player - though few have earned his admiration like Zhao Xintong

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2 w. ago 'Morgan Rogers is a top player but now is not the time to join Man Utd for Aston Villa star'

Manchester United have been linked with a summer transfer for Morgan Rogers but the Aston Villa star should give careful consideration should the opportunity of a move arise

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2 w. ago James Forrest takes Celtic fans inside secret to success as Hoops icon stands on brink of all

Another title will take Forrest beyond Bobby Lennox as the club's most decorated player of all time.

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2 w. ago 'I've played with Cristiano Ronaldo and vs Lionel Messi – but Liverpool icon is my GOAT'

The debate around the greatest player of all time has been centred on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in recent times, but one France star has a different pick for his favourite player

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2 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals true thoughts on Kyren Wilson with surprise admission about snooker world champion

He might be considered the greatest player of all time by man, but Ronnie O'Sullivan envies a Kyren Wilson skill

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3 w. ago Soccer star Ashlyn Harris candidly opens up about struggle with Adderall addiction

The former U.S. women’s national player admitted she was using the stimulant ‘all the time’ in college

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3 w. ago Why was Leicester’s Jeremy Monga forced to wear a blank shirt on Premier League debut?

Monga had to wear a blank shirt due to rules on gambling sponsorships as he became the second-youngest Premier League player of all time

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3 w. ago ‘Stressful’ debut as Daria Kasatkina appears as Australian player for first time

World No 12 switched allegiance from Russia last weekShe overcomes nerves to beat Lauren Davis 6-1, 6-1 in Charleston “And please welcome from Australia, Daria Kasatkina!” With those words from the MC introducing her on court at the Charleston Open on Wednesday, Australia’s latest tennis import admitted she was left feeling a bag of nerves about the advent of her new adventure.She need not have worried. For just over an hour later, following her consummate first triumph as an Australian player, Kasatkina was soaking up the cheers of the US crowd amid the strains of “I come from a land Down Under”, while beaming a smile of relief mixed with joy. Continue reading...

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