Alcaraz Returns with Win in Doha
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz returned to competitive tennis with a confident victory in his first tournament since completing the Grand Slam at the Australian Open. The young Spanish star maintained his winning habit with a solid performance against Rinderknech.
Meanwhile, Jaume Munar has been sidelined for at least six weeks due to a right arm injury, forcing him to miss tournaments in Doha, Dubai, Indian Wells, and Miami. The 37th-ranked player hopes to recover quickly for the clay court season beginning in April.
Czechia Seeks Revenge vs. Canada in Olympic Quarters
Czechia faces Canada in the quarterfinals of the men's Olympic hockey tournament, hoping for a better result than the 5-0 thrashing they received in their opener. The game is scheduled for 10:40 a.m. ET on Thursday.
Czech players Martin Necas and David Pastrnak commented on the rematch, with Necas joking they "let Canada win the first one" while Pastrnak noted they need to put respect aside and take the game to the powerhouse. This marks the first Canada-Czechia playoff matchup with NHL players since 1998, when Czechia won 2-1.
Thekla: AEW's New Face
Thekla stunned the wrestling world by defeating Kris Statlander to capture the AEW Women's World Championship. The Austrian-born wrestler has developed unshakeable confidence over the past year or two, stating 'I'm that good' and actually believing it.
Having discovered wrestling through punk rock shows at age 19 and developed her craft primarily in Japan, Thekla brings a unique creative approach to AEW, drawing from various influences rather than traditional wrestling history.
Barcelona have practically sealed English wonderkid’s signing, waiting FIFA approval
FC Barcelona have been working on securing the signing of teenage wonderkid Ajay Tavares from Norwich City for weeks now.
The 16-year-old attacking prodigy is regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in England and is already a part of the Canaries’ Under-18 setup despite his age.
Keeping with their recent strategy of acquiring youth prospects, the Blaugrana have been working behind the scenes for some time now.
Tavares’ deal closed, FIFA approval awaited
Now, providing an update on the situation, SPORT reports that the Barcelona sporting department has had Tavares’ signing practically agreed for weeks.
Born in 2009, the 16-year-old wonderkid holds a Portuguese passport, which is crucial in enabling him to change clubs and countries while still a minor.
If he held only British nationality, he would have to wait until turning 18.
At present, the deal is stalled pending FIFA’s approval, as the football governing body must complete the necessary administrative procedures before granting authorisation for the transfer and allowing him to move to Barcelona.
The personal terms with the young talent have already been agreed, and the Catalan club are simply awaiting official clearance.
Tavares is a skilful winger with potential, and has been closely monitored by the club’s scouting department for some time.
The plan is for the youngster, currently in his first year at youth level, to join Pol Planas’ Juvenil A side with the prospect of progressing to Barça Atletic.