Andreeva becomes youngest WTA 1000 finalist

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to reach the final of a WTA 1000 event after beating sixth-seeded Elena Rybakina 6-4 4-6 6-3 at the Dubai Championships. The 17-year-old Andreeva trailed 1-3 in the third set before winning the last five games to reach her second tour-level final. “If I lose 6-0, 5-0 or I win 7-5, 6-4, it doesn’t matter,” Andreeva said. “I just go for my shots and try to bring out my best level.”

Shillong

Bengaluru FC back on track with 2-0 win over NorthEast

A dominant Bengaluru FC defeated NorthEast United 2-0 to bring their Indian Super League campaign back on track and move up to the fourth spot in the points table. The Blues scored through Ryan Williams (3rd minute) and Alberto Noguera (81st). The Gerard Zaragoza-coached side now have 34 points off 21 games, while the Highlanders are fifth with 32 points.

Lausanne

CAS dismisses Rubiales’ appeal against 3-year ban

The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales against a three-year ban from the sport imposed by FIFA for kissing Spain player Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final. The decision came a day after Rubiales was found guilty of sexually assaulting Hermoso, ordered to pay more than ^10,000 euros in fines.