UFC chief says McGregor will not fight this year; fighter responds
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Following UFC president Dana White’s announcement that Conor McGregor will not be returning to the Octagon this year, the former two-division champion expressed his displeasure on social media and offered a possible return date. McGregor hasn’t competed since breaking his leg in a fight against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. […]
Manchester United sign De Ligt and Mazraoui from Bayern Munich
Manchester, Aug 14 (IANS) Manchester United have completed the double signing of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich. The defenders, who worked with Erik ten Hag while at Ajax, have signed contracts until June 2029 and June 2028 respectively, both with the option to extend for a further year. At the age […]
Svitolina wins Cincinnati opener; Anisimova withdraws
Cincinnati, Aug 14 (IANS) Elina Svitolina advanced to the second round of the Cincinnati Open after coming from a set down to defeat Chinese qualifier Wang Yafan 5-7, 6-3, 6-2. Svitolina stormed to a 4-1 lead over Wang before play was interrupted due to an ailing spectator. When play resumed, Wang won three consecutive games […]
Tennis: Tiafoe, Michelsen advance to Cincinnati Open second round
Cincinnati, Aug 14 (IANS) Home favourite Frances Tiafoe put together a high-quality first-round display to down Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-6(6) at the Cincinnati Open. Tiafoe produced some moments of magic, particularly off his forehand wing, to improve to 9-2 in opening-round matches on hard courts this year. With his win, Tiafoe improved to 2-0 […]
Ex-Argentine defender Demichelis takes charge of Monterrey
Mexico City, Aug 14 (IANS) Former Argentina international defender Martin Demichelis has been appointed manager of Monterrey, the Mexican top flight club said. The 43-year-old replaces compatriot Fernando Ortiz, who was sacked last week following the team’s elimination from the Leagues Cup. Monterrey made the announcement in a social media post, without revealing the length […]
