Alcaraz stunned by Lehecka in Qatar quarters
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz lost for just the second time this year on Thursday when 25th-ranked Jiri Lehecka beat him 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open.
Bucks’ Portis banned 25 games for positive test
The NBA has suspended Bucks forward Bobby Portis for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy, a ban that sidelines the 2021 champion for the majority of the remainder of the season.
Texas, USC latest programs to nix spring games
Texas and USC have joined Nebraska in canceling their spring games.
Spurs shutting down Wembanyama for season
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.
After fizzled tailgates, Falcons superfan ‘Birdlady’ faces criminal charges
Clients say they paid for parties, but when the goods didn’t arrive, some called law enforcers for help.
ITIA clears Zanellato of June doping violation
Nicolas Zanellato, a low-ranking player from Brazil has been cleared in a doping case by the ITIA after testing positive for an anabolic steroid in June after ingesting contaminated meat.
Police detain man that left Raducanu distressed
Dubai Police detained a tourist who had engaged in behaviour that caused Emma Raducanu distress during the Dubai Tennis Championships, the government of Dubai has said.
Sinner out of Vegas exhibition due to doping ban
Jannik Sinner has been dropped from an exhibition event in Las Vegas next month while the No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player is serving a three-month ban connected to a pair of failed doping tests.
Ranking top women’s conferences: SEC or Big Ten at No. 1?
Has the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 or SEC been the best in 2024-25? And which offers the most postseason upside?