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Rafael Nadal made his first appearance since January at the Brisbane International on Sunday, where he played a doubles match. Although he lost, there were no evident signs of the hip injury that had disrupted his season. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, suffered the injury in Melbourne Park earlier in the year and underwent surgery in June, cutting his …

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has expressed its intention to retire the number 10 jersey in honor of Lionel Messi, mirroring a previous effort to do the same for the late Diego Maradona. Both Maradona and Messi, renowned as exceptional footballers of their respective eras, famously wore this number. Following Maradona’s retirement, then-AFA president Julio Grondona and other officials initially …

On Saturday, December 30, Indian cricketer Shardul Thakur suffered an injury while batting in a net practice session. Thakur was struck on the shoulder during throwdowns, and the severity of his injury is still being assessed. He may undergo further scans if necessary, as initially reported by PTI. Thakur received immediate attention from the team physio after the incident. He …

The first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, is gearing up to commence on January 14, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. Tennis enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the event, especially with the return of former champions Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka. All eyes will also be on Novak Djokovic, the defending champion, as he aims for a historic 25th …

On Friday, Carlo Ancelotti committed to a contract extension with Real Madrid until June 2026, effectively removing himself from consideration as the next coach for Brazil’s national team. Real Madrid confirmed in a statement that an agreement had been reached to extend Ancelotti’s contract until June 30, 2026. Previously, there had been speculation, reported in July, that the 64-year-old Ancelotti …

Heading into the penultimate round of the NFL regular season games on New Year’s Eve, the Baltimore Ravens are poised to clinch the top seed in the AFC. With a current record of 12-3, the Ravens can secure home field advantage throughout the playoffs with a victory over their upcoming opponents, the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins, at 11-4, are also …

In the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australian captain Pat Cummins led his team to a 79-run victory over Pakistan with an outstanding 10-wicket haul. This win secured Australia a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Pakistan, chasing a target of 317, was at a promising 129/3 by tea on the fourth day but was eventually bowled …

In a remarkable display of skill, Bangladesh secured a five-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first game of their three-match Twenty20 series in Napier on Wednesday. This marked Bangladesh’s first-ever T20 win on New Zealand soil, coming just days after their initial away one-day international triumph against the Black Caps in the same city. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto …