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More competition days, more tickets sold, more TV time, more money. For tennis organizers, the expansion of tournaments in Madrid and Rome from eight days to nearly two weeks has been highly profitable. But the players? They aren’t as thrilled. With Madrid and Rome joining the ranks of extended tournaments like Indian Wells and Miami, many top-ranked players who frequently …

In a club documentary offering a glimpse into his final days at Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp was asked by filmmakers to stand alone on The Kop and look around Anfield. He did it but wasn’t entirely comfortable. “I love Anfield dearly,” Klopp said on Friday, “but I love it when it’s full.” This Sunday, Anfield will be packed to the brim …

Iga Swiatek claimed her third Rome Open title on Saturday by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in the final. World number one Swiatek decisively overcame the second-ranked Sabalenka in the last major tournament before defending her French Open title. Playing in front of a packed center court, Swiatek secured her 36th victory of the year. She became the first woman …

German powerhouse Bayer Leverkusen made history in the Bundesliga by winning their first-ever title with an unbeaten season on Saturday, May 18. Needing at least a draw at home against Augsburg, Bayer secured the championship with a 2-1 victory, becoming the first team in the German top flight to win the Bundesliga title without a single loss throughout the season. …

France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or, are reportedly considering awarding Robert Lewandowski the prestigious trophy he missed out on in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Polish striker, who was then playing for Bayern Munich, was the leading candidate for the award during the 2020 season. However, the pandemic led to the cancellation of several competitions, and …

The majority of the 20 Premier League clubs support keeping Video Assistant Referees (VAR), despite Wolverhampton Wanderers proposing a vote on whether the technology should be discontinued. According to Sky Sports, while the clubs have expressed dissatisfaction with VAR, they believe that scrapping it would be “counterproductive” and could “damage the standing of the Premier League.” The clubs are advocating …

On Wednesday, FIFA took steps toward potentially ending a long-standing tradition in football by reconsidering the rules that prevent domestic league games from being played in other countries. Fans may disapprove of the idea of their teams’ home matches being relocated thousands of kilometers away. The United States and Saudi Arabia are seen as likely hosts for these competitive games …

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has robustly defended his team’s achievements amidst criticism that financial power is the sole reason for their success. Guardiola is on the verge of securing an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title, a feat unmatched in English football history. In a press conference before a crucial match against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, Guardiola pointed out …