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No.4 seed Magda Linette triumphed in the first all-Polish final on the Hologic WTA Tour of the Open Era, defeated No.6 seed Magdalena Frech 6-2, 6-1 in 1 hour and 20 minutes to lift the Livesport Prague Open trophy. The title is the third of Linette’s career, first on clay and first since Hua Hin 2020. The World No.48 was contesting her eighth final, and second of 2024 after falling to Sloane Stephens in Rouen.Frech, 26, started the season by reaching the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time at the Australian Open, and continued to break…

Phil Bardsley has eyed up former boss Paolo Di Canio as his next opponent after knocking out Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney.The ex-Sunderland right-back, who floored the England icon during a playful kitchen spar in 2015, was briefly coached by Di Canio at the Stadium of Light 11 years ago.4Bardsley played under Di Canio’s tutelage at Sunderland in 2013Credit: GettyAt the time of the Italian’s arrival, the Black Cats were embroiled in a relegation battle against Wigan in a fight to avoid the final spot in the bottom-three.The Latics eventually were dumped out of the Premier League following a 4-1…

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) endured a disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season, finishing 9th and missing the playoffs for the 10th consecutive year. In a bid to reverse their fortunes and capitalize on the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction, the franchise is set to make significant changes.Wasim Jaffer to take over in the IPL 2025Trevor Bayliss‘s tenure as head coach ended with the conclusion of the 2024 season, having failed to lead PBKS into the playoffs during his two-year stint. According to the Indian Express report, the franchise could turn to former India batter Wasim Jaffer to fill the…

Real Madrid have already presented one star signing, Kylian Mbappe, this summer and will unveil another one, the Brazilian striker Endrick, on Saturday.The initial €35million ($38m; £29m at current exchange rates) deal with a further €25m in possible variables for Endrick was announced in December 2022, but international regulations meant he could only join his new team when he turned 18 on Sunday (July 21).He and Mbappe have bolstered a squad brimming with young talent, including Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga.That is the result of some clever business in the transfer market. According…

Jake Paul has told Mike Perry to his face that he’d like to see him next fight KSI.The YouTube star recently stopped Perry in their boxing showdown, to set up a November 15 clash with heavyweight legend Mike Tyson.2Paul and PerryPerry is now assessing his options after the defeat, but was ‘fired’ by Conor McGregor from bare-knuckle boxing promotion BKFC and could appear again in the traditional ranks.The two rivals sat down on Paul’s podcast and spoke about their futures, and the ‘Problem Child’ suggested ‘Platinum’ should fight his bitter foe KSI next.Former UFC fighter Perry’s reaction was one of…

The 2024 Olympics once again contains football, and a few Premier League clubs are set to lose some important players.The Games only come around once every four years, and due to the age limit applied in the men’s tournament, top-flight clubs don’t often suffer too badly.8Julian Alvarez’s hectic summer schedule sees him follow up his Copa America success with Olympic involvementCredit: GettyIn Paris, only footballers born on or after 1 January 2001 can play, with the Games permitting just three exceptions per squad.That does still mean several Premier League players will represent their nations at the Olympics, meaning they’ll be…

adidas Golf is introducing the next generation of its spikeless CODECHAOS shoe range with the launch of  CODECHAOS 25. The new model boasts a redesigned outsole and upper to provide enhanced traction and stability in an eye-catching design that is sure to stand out on the golf course. Led by a laceless BOA model, CODECHAOS 25 shoes will also come in a laced version for men and women and will be available from August 1. The redesigned outsole features a new 3D Torsion plate which improves stability both during the swing and as golfers walk the course. The Torsion plate…

On Day 1 of the one-off Test match between Ireland and Zimbabwe, Barry McCarthy‘s exceptional delivery just before the tea break was the highlight of the day.Strong opening stand by ZimbabweThe match, held at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast, saw Ireland winning the toss and opting to bowl first under overcast conditions. Zimbabwe’s openers, Joylord Gumbie and Prince Masvaure, started strong, neutralizing the early advantage Ireland hoped to gain. The pair put together a solid 97-run partnership for the opening wicket, frustrating the Ireland bowlers who went wicketless in the first and crucial session.Barry McCarthy’s brilliant deliveryA short…

SACRAMENTO — The California Classic is in the books. The sixth annual NBA Summer League prelim to the main event in Las Vegas featured a new format spread across four days and two locations in Northern California at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and Chase Center in San Francisco. The Kings, Hornets, Spurs and the Chinese National Team competed in a round-robin event in Sacramento, headlined by the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Stephon Castle, playing for San Antonio. The Hornets were without the No. 6 pick from the draft  (Tidjane Salaün) due to a minor…

The Hundred 2024 gets into full swing as the Northern Superchargers host the Trent Rockets in a mouthwatering clash at Headingley on Friday. Both sides will be eager to kickstart their campaign on a winning note, but it’s the Superchargers who will be under more pressure to deliver after finishing at the bottom of the table last season.The Rockets, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their fifth-place finish. They possess a formidable batting lineup, with the likes of Alex Hales and Tom Banton capable of explosive starts. The experience of Sam Hain and Rovman Powell adds…