MIAMI—Michael Jordan, David Beckham, and “The Rock” are among the celebrities expected to flock to Formula One’s first Miami Grand Prix as the sport’s popularity in the United States surges into new realms. After a series of failed attempts to break into the American market in the 1980’s, the country looked a lost cause for…
Goal! Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Shirt Sets Auction Record
LONDON—The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup has sold for 7.1 million pounds ($9.3 million), the highest price ever paid at auction for a piece of sports memorabilia. Auctioneer Sotheby’s sold the shirt in an online auction that closed Wednesday….
Djokovic Heartbroken Over Former Coach Becker’s Jail Sentence
World number one Novak Djokovic said on Sunday that he was “heartbroken” after his former coach Boris Becker was sent to prison earlier this week in a bankruptcy case in the UK. The 54-year-old German was jailed for two years and six months by a London court on Friday for hiding hundreds of thousands of…
Djokovic Still Struggling Mentally in Battle to Return to Form
MADRID—World number one Novak Djokovic said that he was still struggling mentally to get back to his best after missing the Australian Open and a chunk of the early season due to him not being vaccinated against COVID-19. The 20-times Grand Slam champion was unable to defend his Australian Open title in January after being…
UEFA Bans Russia From Women’s Euros and World Cup, Clubs Banned Next Season
UEFA has banned Russia from the Women’s European Championship in July and from participating in qualifying for next year’s World Cup following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, European soccer’s governing body said on Monday. Portugal will replace Russia for the July 6–31 tournament in England, joining Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland in Group C. UEFA also…
Nadal Says Wimbledon Ban on Russian and Belarusian Players Unfair
May 1, 2022
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Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal has labeled the ban on Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s Wimbledon over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine as unfair, saying they are not responsible for the war. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has barred the two countries’ players from competing at this year’s grasscourt major in response…
Ancelotti Becomes First Manager to Claim Titles in Europe’s Top Five Leagues
Real Madrid’s LaLiga triumph capped a remarkable milestone for Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday as the Italian became the first manager to capture titles in each of Europe’s top five leagues—England, Spain, Germany, Italy, and France. Real clinched their 35th league crown following a thumping 4–0 win against Espanyol, clinching the title with almost a month…
Kobe Bryant Rookie Jersey to Be Auctioned, $3 Million–5 Million Estimate
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.—A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his rookie season, including two playoff games, will be sold at auction. The jersey from the 1996–97 season could fetch between $3 million and $5 million in an online auction that begins May 18, David Kohler of SCP Auctions said Saturday. “We feel this could bring…
Putin Says Valieva’s Skating ‘Perfection’ Could Not Be Achieved With Doping
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva’s performances could not have been achieved with the help of any banned substances. Valieva, who turned 16 on Tuesday, failed a doping test at the Russian national championships last December but the result was only revealed on Feb. 8, a day after…
Alaphilippe Stable After Heavy Crash on Liege-Bastogne-Liege
World champion Julian Alaphilippe is in a stable condition after crashing heavily during the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Monument classic but will need to be kept in hospital for observation, his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team said on Sunday. The team said he suffered two broken ribs, a broken scapula and a collapsed lung. The Frenchman was conscious while…
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