Sports from Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Alcaraz survives French Open scare; Swiatek crushes Raducanu
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz debuted a fresh haircut but nearly had a close shave at the French Open as the Spaniard beat unseeded Hungarian Fabian Marozsan 6-1 4-6 6-1 6-2 to reach the third round on Wednesday.
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From batting to bowling: India's Kohli invests in World Bowling League
The proposed World Bowling League has received a major boost after marquee India cricketer Virat Kohli came on board as a strategic investor on Wednesday.
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Gauff finds groove after forgetting rackets, Medvedev exits French Open
Coco Gauff forgot to take her rackets to the court but reminded her rivals of her French Open title ambitions with a commanding first-round win, while Daniil Medvedev was unable to string out his journey beyond the first round on a wet and windy Tuesday.
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Reluctant Monfils unleashes magic in another five-set epic
Gael Monfils thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with his 12th five-set victory at the French Open on Tuesday before revealing that he does not enjoy having to dig himself out of deep holes at Grand Slams.
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Yamal extends Barcelona contract until 2031
Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Spanish champions until 2031, the club announced on Tuesday.
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Investigations underway after Al Hamriyah Port fire fully containedAuthorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of a major fire that raged on for nearly 24 hours at Sharjah's Al Hamriyah Port.
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Abu Dhabi's Life Endowment campaign raises AED509 million in 2 weeksThe Life Endowment campaign, which aims to cover health care costs for chronic disease patients and people of determination, has raised AED 509 million within two weeks of its launch.
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'Hope Remains' documentary spotlights UAE's aid drive for GazaThe International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council's documentary "Hope Remains" illustrates the UAE’s pivotal role in supporting those affected by the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
