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Former world number two Alexander Zverev will face no disciplinary action from the ATP after an independent investigation found "insufficient evidence" to substantiate allegations of domestic abuse, it was announced Tuesday. Zverev became the subject of an ATP-commissioned probe in October 2021 following allegations made by his former girlfriend, Olya Sharypova. But the ATP said in a statement: "A major independent investigation into Alexander Zverev has found insufficient evidence to substantiate published allegations of abuse. As a result, no disciplinary action will be taken by ATP." (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Featured Video Of The Day Sack Wrestling Body Chief, Say Athletes Over #MeToo. Wait, Says Minister Comments Topics mentioned in this article Alexander Zverev Tennis Get the latest updates on IPL Auction 2023 and check out IPL 2023 and Live Cricket Score . Like us on … [Read more...] about No ATP Action Against Alexander Zverev After ‘Insufficient Evidence’ Of Abuse | Tennis News

Tottenham announced the signing of Sporting Lisbon defender Pedro Porro minutes before the January transfer window slammed shut on Tuesday. The right-back will join Antonio Conte's team on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation for Spurs to make the deal permanent at the end of the season for a reported fee of 45 million euros ($49 million, 40 million pound). The 23-year-old Spain international, who was at Manchester City from 2019 until last summer, played twice for Sporting against Spurs in this season's Champions League group stage. Tottenham also announced the departure of defender Matt Doherty , who has joined Atletico Madrid. "We have mutually agreed to the termination of Matt Doherty's contract to enable him to join another club," Spurs said in a statement. We have mutually agreed to the termination of Matt Doherty's contract to enable him to join another club. — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 31, 2023 Atletico confirmed Doherty's … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Sign Defender Pedro Porro From Sporting Lisbon | Football News

Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler Babita Phogat has joined the oversight committee formed to probe the various allegations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Formed by the Sports Ministry, the oversight committee is carrying out an enquiry into the allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment, intimidation, financial irregularities and administrative lapses of the WFI and its chief. The allegations were levelled by prominent grapplers such as Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Ravi Dahiya. "Former wrestler Babita Phogat has been added to the panel of the Oversight Committee formed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to undertake the day-to-day administration of the Wrestling Federation of India," the ministry said in a statement. Babita is the sixth member of the oversight committee, being headed by legendary boxer MC Mary Kom, and includes former wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, former shuttler Trupti … [Read more...] about Wrestling Controversy: Babita Phogat Joins Sports Ministry-Appointed Oversight Committee | Wrestling News

Chelsea paid a Premier League record fee of 121 million euros to sign Enzo Fernandez as Joao Cancelo made a surprise move to Bayern Munich and Jorginho joined Arsenal on a frantic transfer deadline day in Europe. Premier League clubs have once again massively outspent their rivals in a desperate scramble to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. Graham Potter's struggling Chelsea went on a staggering spending spree in January, bringing in a clutch of players including Mykhaylo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke and Joao Felix, who joined on loan from Atletico Madrid. World Cup winner Fernandez, whose transfer was announced by Portuguese club Benfica in the early hours of Wednesday, is Chelsea's eighth signing of the January window. The £106.8 million fee eclipses the previous record of £100 million that Manchester City paid Aston Villa for Jack Grealish in 2021. Fernandez, named Best Young Player of the World Cup for his displays during … [Read more...] about Chelsea Pay Record Fee For Enzo Fernandez As Joao Cancelo Joins Bayern Munich | Football News

Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane trained with the ball for the first time in three months on Wednesday, two weeks ahead of the club's crucial Paris Saint Germain clash. Mane, 30, took part in the Tuesday morning session, one week after his return to the training pitch. Mane injured a tendon in his leg during his side's 6-1 win over Werder Bremen in November and required surgery that forced him to miss Senegal's World Cup campaign in Qatar. Bayern travel to Paris for the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie on February 14, with the return fixture in Munich on March 8. Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann previously said he "would not count on" the reigning African Player of the Year to be available for the first leg. Listen to the latest songs , only on JioSaavn.com Mane, who arrived in Bayern from Liverpool in the summer of 2022, has scored 11 goals in 23 games in all competitions this year. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is … [Read more...] about Sadio Mane Returns To Training With Ball In Munich | Football News

Leeds signed United States midfielder Weston McKennie on loan from Juventus until the end of the season on Monday. McKennie moved to the Premier League club for a reported 163;1 million pounds ($1.2 million) loan fee. The signing is subject to a work permit. The 24-year-old has made 41 appearances for the USA and started all four of their World Cup matches in Qatar last year. McKennie is the third USA international to team up with Leeds' American boss Jesse Marsch after Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson joined the club in the close-season. McKennie began his career at Schalke, making 91 appearances before becoming the first American to sign for Juventus, initially on loan, in 2020. He has made 96 appearances in all competitions for Turin club, scoring 13 goals. McKennie is Leeds' third January transfer-window signing after the arrivals of Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim and Max Wober from RB Salzburg. Listen to the latest songs , only on JioSaavn.com McKennie … [Read more...] about Leeds Sign Weston McKennie On Loan From Juventus | Football News

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has climbed to second spot and has the top position -- currently occupied by England's Sophie Ecclestone -- in her sights in the latest ICC T20I bowling rankings announced on Tuesday. The 25-year-old off-spinner, who is leading the wicket-taker's list in the ongoing Women's T20I Tri-series in South Africa with nine scalps, has reduced the England left-arm spinner's lead to just 26 rating points. Deepti (737 points) moved up one spot, while South African left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba, who has picked four wickets in the Tri-series, also climbed a spot to occupy the third place with 732 points. If the duo continue their form, they could take Sophie's top spot ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup, scheduled in South Africa from February 10. India and South Africa will square off in the T20I Tri-series final in East London on Thursday. India left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad also improved her rank four places and is currently 14th on the … [Read more...] about Deepti Sharma Climbs To Second Spot, Closes In On Sophie Ecclestone As Top T20I Bowler | Cricket News

Manchester United announced they had signed Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer on loan in the early hours of Wednesday. United were forced into deadline-day action on Tuesday following an ankle injury to Christian Eriksen , which is set to rule the Denmark midfielder out until early May. Manager Erik ten Hag completed the loan signing of Netherlands forward Wout Weghorst earlier in the January transfer window. Sabitzer, 28, who was previously club captain of RB Leipzig, has won 68 caps for Austria. "Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions," said Sabitzer, who will be at Old Trafford for the rest of the season. "From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player -- I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season. "I feel that I am at my peak as a player, and that I can contribute a lot of experience and energy to the squad." Manchester United football director John Murtough … [Read more...] about Manchester United Sign Marcel Sabitzer On Loan After Christian Eriksen Injury | Football News

Australia opener Usman Khawaja was forced to miss his flight to India on Wednesday due to a visa delay. The Australia squad left for the high-profile four-Test series against India without Khawaja, who is now expected to depart on Thursday. "Me waiting for my Indian Visa like... #stranded #dontleaveme #standard #anytimenow," wrote Khawaja while posting a meme on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Usman Khawaja (@usman_khawajy) The Pakistan-born batter has played 56 Tests, 40 ODIs and nine T20s for Australia. The 36-year-old also featured in the IPL back in 2016. He was named Australia's Test Player of the Year on Monday, an award named after the legendary Shane Warne. Australia will have a four-day training camp in the outskirts of Bengaluru before moving to Nagpur for the first Test beginning February 9. The other venues are Delhi, Dharamsala and Ahmedabad. Both teams are in the … [Read more...] about Australia Star Usman Khawaja Misses Flight To India. Here’s Why | Cricket News

England fast bowler Sam Curran has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during the second ODI against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Sunday 29 January. Curran was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to using any language, action or gesture towards a batter upon their dismissal which has the potential to provoke an aggressive reaction from the dismissed batter. In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Curran's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the 28th over of South Africa's innings when, after dismissing Temba Bavuma , Curran excessively celebrated towards and in close proximity to the dismissed batter, an action which had the potential to provoke an aggressive reaction from Bavuma. Curran admitted the offence and accepted … [Read more...] about South Africa vs England: Sam Curran Guilty Of Breaching ICC Code Of Conduct | Cricket News