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Prosecutors are seeking a two-and-a-half-year prison term for former Spanish Football Federation chief Luis Rubiales following an incident where he kissed World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent. The disgraced ex-federation chief is facing charges of sexual assault and coercion stemming from the unwanted kiss during the FIFA Women’s World Cup final on August 20, 2023. …

Carlos Alcaraz, the Indian Wells champion, continued his quest for a Sunshine Double by securing a spot in the Miami Open quarter-finals for the third consecutive year with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday. The Spanish player showcased his dominance, needing less than 90 minutes to defeat the 23rd-seeded Italian. Alcaraz displayed his prowess with powerful forehands …

Coco Gauff, the world number three, acknowledged the difficulty in moving past her recent defeat at the Miami Open by Caroline Garcia, but is already focusing on the upcoming clay court season, including the second Grand Slam of the year. Gauff, competing in her local tournament in southern Florida, was defeated 6-3 1-6 6-2 by Garcia, the French player, in …

In his last appearance at the Miami Open, Andy Murray left a lasting impression on tennis enthusiasts with a gritty performance, despite losing 5-7 7-5 7-6(5) in the third round to Czech player Tomas Machac on Sunday. Murray, known for his determination and never-say-die attitude, has won three grand slam titles and the admiration of both his peers and countless …

Carlos Sainz of Ferrari clinched victory at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday (Mar 24), captivating the full house at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit with several compelling narratives playing out. Sainz’s win came after he had to miss the Saudi Arabian GP earlier in the month due to health reasons. His Ferrari colleague, Charles Leclerc, secured second place, marking Ferrari’s …

Florian Wirtz made history by scoring the quickest goal in Germany’s international soccer history just seven seconds into the match, leading to a 2-0 victory over France in a friendly on Saturday (Mar 23). This win came as a morale booster for Germany, hosting Euro 2024 in June, especially after a series of less favorable outcomes in their recent games. …

Czech player Tomas Machac delivered a surprising defeat to Russia’s fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev in straight sets, securing his advancement to the third round of the Miami Open on Friday, March 22. Machac, who is currently ranked 60th in the world, achieved a 6-4 6-4 victory just before a significant rain delay, which had already postponed the commencement of the tournament …

Leicester City has initiated legal actions against both the Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) following allegations of breaching financial regulations. This development came after the club, which was demoted from the Premier League last season, was brought before an independent commission by the Premier League for not presenting their audited financial statements. The club expressed their discontent …