After the Wales legend’s final international appearance, Jess Fishlock resisted choosing a time to step aside.
Fishlock continued her run as the country’s most successful footballer on Saturday, when she wore the red shirt for the 166th and final time against Australia in Cardiff.
After the final whistle, the 38-year-old gave an emotional speech on the pitch after waving goodbye to the crowd of more than 11, 000 fans at the Cardiff City Stadium in added time.
Fishlock said she had made the right decision by resuming her Wales career after her first major tournament appearance last summer despite the fact that she acknowledged that she feels physically able to play for the country.
“I do believe I can still play,” but is it still important to ask if I can continue playing for how long. It might be possible for me to do it today, but I’ll likely be in bed for two more weeks, so that’s where things get a little more challenging.
I believe the group is more than capable of moving forward at this point. And in reality, I only ever wanted to leave knowing that a group is able to advance with us.
Fishlock felt depressed as she left the field on a heartfelt afternoon in her hometown.
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After the game, Fishlock spoke to the crowd and nearly wept.
Her team-mates then danced on the stage while singing “Fishlock’s on fire” and then interrupted her post-match press conference.
Fishlock said she had to figure out a way to handle life as a former international and that she had no idea how she would cope.
“My entire career, essentially, was playing for Wales before I became a professional, that’s all I’ve known. For me, there has always been stability; it’s really a safe place.
It allowed me to develop personally. Being able to represent Wales for this long has been the biggest, biggest honor of my life.
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Fishlock had a fantastic Welsh career for 19 years.
Fishlock says her retirement will allow her to make her life “what I want to make it” despite her desire to play professional football for Seattle Reign for at least another year.
She said, “I have to make that choice now.”
“Hopefully I get to spend more time with my wife, which will be nice, and we can travel together so that we can grow and evolve and start a new phase of life,” she said.
In a 10-try thriller at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Tigers of Leicester won a close call against Sale Sharks.
Adam Radwan scored twice in the first half, but Tom O’Flaherty put a diving, inch-perfect effort in the final moments to put the visitors on the board.
From that point on, Cameron Henderson and Luke James’ scores cancelled out on either side of the break before Emeka Ilione added yet another try to bolster his steadily gaining popularity.
The Tigers took the lead after a number of drives in the Sale 22.
The opportunity appeared to have passed, but Freddie Steward’s quick hands sent Radwan clear for the opening try of the afternoon.
The Sharks struggled to match the Tigers’ early intensity, which was still reeling from last week’s humiliating 65-14 defeat by Saracens, only to find themselves almost awarded a score following a loose Leicester pass, which was ultimately wasted thanks to a knock-on.
The Tigers took the lead in the midst of a flurry of penalties, handling errors, and misplaced lineouts.
The Sharks stopped the ensuing rolling maul after an attacking Leicester line-out, but Steward once more fed the ball to Radwan to find the ideal angle to scythe through and extend the lead.
However, the visitors must have something to be excited about with the second of the winger.
O’Flaherty resisted Whiteley’s pressure and quickly forced his way over in the corner shortly after the restart.
However, Leicester found the line once more as half-time approached.
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Sale started with a much stronger sense of purpose, which made the second half so much more unique from the first.
George Ford fed James to jog over untouched after a string of drives up to the Tigers’ line and the defense narrowing.
When Leicester added their bonus-point score, any sense of relief from that score quickly vanished.
Ilione stooped through a gap to the posts while Hanro Liebenberg’s slip pass appeared to be complete, with the visitors’ defense seemingly set.
With both defenses firmly rooted, Sale retreated to the Leicester line once more after the game had begun.
After receiving a precise pass from Ford, James found a gap in the visitors’ penalty to keep them in contention. It was almost identical to his first try.
After Ollie Chessum had been repelled, the scrum-half took advantage of Whiteley’s next chance and fired a close-range snipe over from close range.
It only fitting that Sale scored their bonus-point try soon after Rob du Preez exploited a defense gap before being dragged down because both teams appeared to score at will.
Raffi Quirke’s replacement marshalled his forwards before eventually passing to Roebuck to add to the try-awesome.
Sale scored a fifth after breaking the tit-for-tat cycle.
Marius Louw was forced to pass through a gap by the imperious Ford, who James claimed his hat-trick when the Tigers ran out of defenders.
Due to the Ospreys’ holding of the Dragons, they were held by them for the first time in 22 games.
However, De Beer pushed a 79th minute penalty wide at the conclusion of a pulsating derby, which was heightened by the political unrest in Welsh rugby.
Rhodri Williams crossed for the hosts, but Harri Deaves, Phil Cokanasiga, and Iestyn Hopkins had taken control.
Brodie Coughlan and Oli Burrows gave the Dragons a hearty comeback, but they were unable to clinch their first league victory since September 2024 when they defeated Ospreys.
Rugby and politics are two separate endeavors, but it was impossible to do so just 24 hours after the Welsh Rugby Union announced reducing the number of regions from four to three by 2027.
With only one region set to continue in west Wales, the announcement appeared to grant Dragons a stay of execution.
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However, it was Tandy’s early efforts to highlight a number of players who had the best potential. For the opening try, Tom Botha edged Wyn Jones in the scrums, and Ross Moriarty ran hard as Deaves ran over from 30 metres out.
Six minutes later, Cokasinga added Max Nagy, a late center, to complete Kieran Williams.
When scrum-half Williams snuck over just before Thomas Young’s debut try was denied due to an earlier obstruction, the Dragons, who were leading 12-0, had to score next.
Just one minute into the second half, Williams scored a crucial turnover on his own tryline to deny Huw Sutton.
However, when the Ospreys out-jumped Angus O’Brien for a high ball, the back-line combined to send Hopkins over in the corner.
In 52 minutes, Wales captain Morgan made his debut as a substitute and rushed in first as a blindside flanker before becoming the eighth player due to other issues.
The British and Irish Lion quickly turned in a crucial turnover as Dragons made a stunning comeback.
Although the visitors may have used their hands, the Dragons used brute force to repel them twice, with 11 men shoving over Coughlan and Burrows, both new Wales squad members.
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O’Brien (co-capt), Westwood, Owen, Anderson, de Beer, Williams, Jones, Coghlan, Coleman, Screech, Carter (co-capt), Woodman, Young, Wainwright, and others.
What has André Agassi been up to since he retired from tennis, one of the most successful players of all time? Agassi has won eight Grand Slam titles during his career.
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Tennis power couple Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf are now hot on pickleball(Image: Getty Images)
One of the sport’s most enduring figures is Andre Agassi, a tennis maverick best known for his mullet, earrings, and rebellious streak that shook it in the 1990s. The American ace quickly rose to fame when he was just 16 and won 60 ATP Tour singles titles in a split year.
His glittering career boasts eight Grand Slam wins – including four Australian Opens, a French Open, Wimbledon and two US Opens – making him one of only five men in the Open Era to achieve a career Grand Slam. He also bagged Olympic gold in singles at the 1996 Atlanta Games, cementing his status as a global superstar.
Off the court, Agassi’s journey was as dramatic as his baseline battles: from a troubled youth driven by his demanding father to a mid-career slump and triumphant resurgence, culminating in his retirement in 2006 after an emotional US Open farewell. Now, at 55, Agassi’s net worth is estimated to be around £108million ($145m), boosted by smart investments and endorsements, but his love for racket sports – and life beyond tennis – shows no sign of waning.
BBC Wimbledon role
This year marked a new chapter for Agassi, with two high-profile roles thrusting him back into the limelight. First, he made his debut as a co-commentator for the BBC at Wimbledon, providing analysis during the men’s semi-final between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz.
Agassi, who famously claimed the Wimbledon crown in 1992, delivered a treasure trove of expertise, offering tales from his competitive career and dissecting the play with sharp tennis acumen. The BBC’s masterstroke in landing the American icon was universally applauded, with his polished presentation and profound understanding drawing parallels to broadcasting’s elite.
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Supporters were ecstatic in their praise and flooded social media with requests to make the American a permanent addition. One observer wrote on X: “Throughly enjoying Andre Agassi’s commentary… has a great voice to listen to and enjoying all the anecdotes.”
One person called him “a revelation in the commentary box,” while the other called him “a revelation in the commentary box.”
Laver Cup Organizing
Agassi took over from fellow tennis legend John McEnroe in a position that combines tactics, inspiration, and celebrity appeal in the wake of his second new assignment as the skipper of Team World at the 2025 Laver Cup. Agassi and deputy captain Pat Rafter worked together to lead the lineup that included Fritz and Alex de Minaur during the tournament, which pits a European squad against representatives from all over the world.
Team World defeated Team Europe, a squad made up of Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Holger Rune, and Casper Ruud, 15-9, under the direction of Agassi. Agassi praised the experience during his first year as skipper in his victory speech following.
Before turning to his team directly, he said, “It’s been one hell of a week,” “Thank you for trust, thank you for buying in, thank you for allowing me to enter your lives for a brief period of time.”
Agassi’s enthusiasm for the Laver Cup, which was reflected in humor in moments like his gobsmacked response to a given point, gave the game a new life.
Interested in pickleball
Beyond these broadcasting and captaincy duties, Agassi has strengthened his connections to the thriving world of racket sports through a major investment in pickleball and padel. In June, he participated in a £15m Series A funding round for Ballers, a start-up launching premium indoor sports and entertainment venues across the US.
Supported by fellow athletes like Sloane Stephens, Kim Clijsters and NBA legend Dwyane Wade, Ballers plans to establish social clubs combining pickleball, padel and other pursuits with dining and events. Agassi, a passionate supporter of pickleball’s expansion, expressed his excitement for the project on Instagram. “It’s the fastest-growing sport in the world, possible even in history,” he said.
“I really believe in it from a participation standpoint because it’s a low point of entry, and nobody is afraid to try it,” said one participant. “I love it. Anything that is rapidly expanding will attract a lot of people’s disputes, according to my public company, Agassi Sports Entertainment.
I want to expand what those people do by giving those who have won a chance to go public. That is the outlook. The goal is to be innovative and a catalyst for greater growth.
Agassi participated in exhibition matches earlier this year, sometimes with his wife Steffi Graf, and won a mixed doubles championship.
His wedding had four guests.
Agassi’s personal life is deeply rooted in family, which contrasts sharply with his high-energy tennis era. His marriage to wife Steffi began in the late 1990s as a result of a coaching session they had.
Agassi and Graf had a very successful relationship after splitting from actress Brooke Shields, which led to their intimate wedding in Las Vegas in October 2001. Only four people, Agassi, Graf, and their respective mothers, were present in accordance with their desire for privacy.
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No extravagant events or hordes of guests are present; all is a simple ceremony. Jaden Gil, their son, and Jaz Elle, their daughter, were born a few days later.
For the first time since their January battle for the Australian Open title, Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner will compete in Sunday’s Vienna Open final.
After clinching the match with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Lorenzo Musetti in Saturday’s second semi-final, Zverev, who lost in Melbourne in straight sets, is eager to take on the world no. Two.
With a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Alex de Minaur, top seed Sinner had already advanced to his eighth ATP final of the year.
The 28-year-old German won against Musetti convincingly to earn his 300th victory on the court.
After breaking the Italian fourth seed in the 11th game of the second set, he effectively played the crucial points and avoided mistakes when serving out for the match.
Zverev has now advanced to only two finals after losing to Sinner at the Australian Open in April in Munich and Stuttgart on grass in June.
Sinner’s record contrasts starkly with Sinner’s, who became the first man since Novak Djokovic to reach eight finals in a row in 2015-16.
With the ATP 500 tournament’s fourth straight sets victory, Sinner extended his winning streak to 20 matches and extended it to 12 victories over third-seeded Australia’s De Minaur.
The 2023 Vienna Open champion, who has won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and China Open, expressed his satisfaction with how they handled the situation.
He broke me in the second, and I was still there. I made an effort to maintain mental strength, so I’m delighted with today’s performance and, undoubtedly, that I’m in another final.
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca defeated unseeded Spanish player Jaume Munar 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 in the first ATP 500 final of his career at the Swiss Indoors in Basel.
Following a 3-1 victory over Mozambique’s Black Bulls at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Rovers United advanced to the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage.
On aggregate, they made the qualifying score of 3-2.
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Moctar Diallo’s second-half goal earned the Nigerian team a 1-0 defeat over the Mozambican champions at the Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto in Maputo on Sunday.
Rivers United now had to climb a mountain before the second leg of the second round of a tie.
Coach George Finidi’s men lived up to their expectations by winning 3-1 to advance 3-2 on aggregate to the next stage of the continental competition.
Just fifteen minutes into the game, Wasiu Falolu scored the winning goal.
Maclyn Biokpo doubled the Port-Harcourt-based team’s scoreline just before the 45th minute.
The visitors received one back from Moctar Diallo upon the restart of the second half.
With the score tied at 2-2 overall, Finidi’s side needed a goal to put things together.
In the 76th minute, Timothy Zachariah took the lead and finished superbly, leading his team 3-1 overall and 3-1 overall.
