Tennis - Sharapova says she is pregnant with first child
Sharapova announces that she is pregnant with her first child on her 35th birthday.
Wed Apr 20 2022
New teen titans of tennis Raducanu & Fernandez. Here's all you need to know about them
There are many similarities between Raducanu and Fernandez, who were both born in Canada to immigrant families.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Former tennis star Sharapova in Forbes' list of Top 10 Richest Self-Made Women in Russia
The magazine put the five-time Grand Slam winner, the only athlete on the list in 10th place with an estimated net worth of US$200 million.
Tue Mar 02 2021
'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were among the tennis players who joined a campaign against racial injustice
Wed Jun 03 2020
Tennis: Sharapova enjoys winning return to Melbourne
Former champion Maria Sharapova enjoyed a winning return to the Australian Open as she wore down Germany's Tatjana Maria 6-1 6-4 on Tuesday to take her place in the second round.
Tue Jan 16 2018
Sharapova loses to Rybarikova in Kremlin Cup return
The five-times grand slam champion looked tired and committed several unforced errors in the first-round match as she was cheered on by a large crowd who chanted "Masha! Masha!".
Tue Oct 17 2017
Injured Sharapova to miss grasscourt season
Sharapova opted not to apply for a wildcard into the main Wimbledon draw after her request for an invite into Roland Garros was snubbed by French Open officials.
Sun Jun 11 2017
Sharapova's sponsor backs French Open snub, blames WADA
Sharapova, whose career was rocked by a 15-month doping ban for consuming meldonium in 2015, returned to action last month and was widely expected to be fast-tracked into the year's second grand slam.
Thu May 18 2017
Sharapova deserves second chance, says Becker
Sharapova, a five-times grand slam champion, failed a dope test for the drug meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open and was suspended for two years by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
Wed Feb 15 2017
Maria Sharapova to return as UN goodwill ambassador
Maria Sharapova will once again be a UN goodwill ambassador when her doping ban expires in April and she returns to international tennis competition, a UN statement said.
Fri Nov 11 2016
Sharapova targets April return after doping ban reduced
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) cut Sharapova's ban to 15 months saying she was not an "intentional doper".
Tue Oct 04 2016
Tennis: Sharapova out of Olympics as CAS delays doping decision
Maria Sharapova has been ruled out of the Rio Olympics, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) delays the decision on her doping ban.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Tennis: Sharapova to appeal two-year doping ban
Maria Sharapova said on Wednesday she will appeal the two-year doping ban handed down to her by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for doping and which threatens to end her career.
Wed Jun 08 2016
United Nations suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador
The United Nations has suspended Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova as a goodwill ambassador after she failed a drug test at the Australian Open.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Sharapova thanks fans for support
Former world number one and five-time grand-slam champion Maria Sharapova wrote to her fans via Facebook on Wednesday.
Thu Mar 10 2016
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024