Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud’s celebrate their victory
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Sporting action continues from across the globe. In tennis, Casper Ruud teams up with former world number 1 Rafael Nadal in the men’s doubles clash at the Swedish Open. All the reaction from the English football camp as Gareth Southgate resigned. In cricket, England women are in action against New Zealand women in the fifth ODI. Catch all live sports news and updates from Wednesday, July 17, 2024, right here
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Rafael Nadal In The US Open Entry List!
Rafael Nadal’s name has been found on the U.S. Open entry list released via a protected ranking. However, this doesn’t ensure his participation in in the year’s last Grand Slam tournament.
Lionel Messi Injury Update
Lionel Messi is likely to miss at least the next two matches for Inter Miami, his Major League Soccer team, after injuring his right ankle during the Copa America final, Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said.
The team said Tuesday that Messi suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle, and his availability will be assessed periodically as rehab progresses.(AP)
Joe Bryant, Kobe’s Father, Dead at Age 69
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, a former NBA player and father of Basketball Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant, has died at the age of 69, La Salle University announced on Tuesday.
Bryant played at the Philadelphia school from 1973-1975 and coached the Explorers from 1993-96 after a career that saw him play from 1975-1983 for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, then-San Diego Clippers and Houston Rockets as well as in Europe.
Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena Was On The Verge Of Quitting Last Year
Asian Games silver medallist javelin thrower Kishore Jena says he was on verge of quitting the sport in 2023 after a string of poor performances but he heeded to his father’s advice, leading to a revival of his career.
“When Neeraj won at the Olympics, we celebrated and enjoyed his victory. But honestly, the victory also left me dejected because I too was playing the same sport. I felt it was time for me to achieve something in sports,” Jena said.
“When Neeraj won at the Olympics, we celebrated and enjoyed his victory. But honestly, the victory also left me dejected because I too was playing the same sport. I felt it was time for me to achieve something in sports,” Jena said.
Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2024: Squads
Deandra Dottin, Chedean Nation, Kycia Knight, Shamilia Connell, Kyshona Knight, Jahzara Claxton, Zaida James, Jannielea Glasgow, Anisa Mohammed, Shunelle Sawh, Samara Ramnath, Meg Lanning, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey
Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleynne, Rashada Williams, Shabika Gajnabi, Cherry Ann Fraser, Trishan Holder, Qiana Joseph, Djeneba Joseph, Naijanni Cumberbatch, Chamari Athapaththu, Amanda Jade Wellington, Laura Harris, Georgia Redmayne
Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Natasha McLean, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman, Sheneta Grimmond, Ashmini Munisar, Kate Wilmott, Kaysia Schultz, Nyia Latchman, Realeanna Grimmond, Shabnim Ismail, Erin Burns, Chloe Tryon, Lauren Winfield-Hill
The French Football Federation To ‘Sue’ Argentina Players
The French football federation pledged on Tuesday to file a complaint with FIFA over “racist and discriminatory remarks” by Argentina players in post-match chants about France’s team after their Copa America title win.