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Naomi Osaka, former world number one and new mother, was seen on the practice court this Wednesday, preparing for her eagerly awaited comeback to tennis at the Brisbane International. Osaka is set to make her return to the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) at the event, which kicks off this Sunday at Pat Rafter Arena. The champion of both the Australian …

The year 2023 marked a significant shift in the world of football, with Saudi Arabia emerging as a new powerhouse, challenging the long-established dominance of European football. This year witnessed a significant migration of top footballers to Saudi Arabia, beginning with the high-profile move of Portuguese legend and five-time Ballon d’Or recipient Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Nassr in March. Ronaldo’s transfer …

In a highly anticipated matchup on Christmas Day, the Boston Celtics emerged victorious over the Los Angeles Lakers with a final score of 126-115. Kristaps Porzingis led the Celtics with 28 points and 11 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum contributed 25 points. Despite a 40-point performance from the Lakers’ Anthony Davis, the Celtics maintained their lead. This game was part of …

On the initial day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia narrowly led Pakistan, largely due to rain interruptions. Australia concluded the day at 187 for 3, with Marnus Labuschagne not out at 44 and Travis Head unbeaten on 9. Hasan Ali, Aamer Jamal, and Agha Salman each claimed a wicket for Pakistan. Pakistan chose to …

In a dramatic NFL matchup, the Miami Dolphins secured a playoff berth following a nail-biting 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, thanks to a last-second field goal from kicker Jason Sanders. The Detroit Lions also clinched a spot in the postseason by winning the NFC North title, defeating the Minnesota Vikings. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks kept their playoff hopes alive …

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe finalized a deal on Sunday to acquire a 25% stake in the renowned soccer club Manchester United. Along with the stake purchase, he has committed to investing $300 million in an effort to rejuvenate the club’s performance. This deal also involves Ratcliffe’s INEOS group assuming control of the club’s soccer operations. The agreement concludes over a …

The rising stars of tennis are rapidly gaining on Novak Djokovic, despite his nearly two-decade-long presence in the sport and current peak performance. In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz was the only player to prevent Djokovic from winning all four grand slams, marking the fourth time the 36-year-old Serbian nearly achieved a grand slam sweep. This year, Alcaraz triumphed at Wimbledon, while …

In a remarkable display of cricket, the Indian women’s team clinched an eight-wicket victory against Australia on the final day of their sole Test at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (Dec. 24). Chasing a modest target of 75, Indian players Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh partnered for a crucial 51-run stand for the second wicket, setting the stage for Jemimah …