The size or shape of the table tennis racket has never been specified. In 1926, the first regulations of the International Federation (ITTF) stipulated that it can be "of any material, size, shape or weight". A century later, only the material is specified.
GeneralFor Medhi Benatia, it was not possible for Roberto De Zerbi to continue with Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe after their altercation at OM, in August 2025.
GeneralVictim of three cruciate ligament ruptures in his career, including one in 2025, Jeff Reine-Adélaïde played his first official match in a year, in the jersey of Heracles Almelo (Dutch D2). The former Lyonnais left with an Achilles tendon injury after 20 minutes.
GeneralThe death of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke last May was caused by an accidental overdose of cocaine and heroin. This determination was made by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office.
GeneralThe All Blacks officially kicked off their South African tour on Friday. They started the campaign on a strong note, securing a 38-21 victory over the Stormers. This opening win begins a demanding schedule of eight matches packed into a little over a month. Notably, four of those upcoming fixtures will be played against the Springboks. For head coach Dave Rennie, the timing of this intensive series could not be better. Having taken charge of the team in March, Rennie is actively searching for the right formula for his squad. This tour provides a valuable opportunity to refine the team just one year ahead of the World Cup in Australia.