The PTPA says it was set up to “support, protect and advance players’ well-being on and off the court”.

It has so far had a fractious relationship with tennis’ established powers and has not been able to get into the room where key decisions are made.

Nassar said he thinks the system is “patently unfair to every player, Jannik included” and highlighted the case of Britain’s Tara Moore.

Moore was Britain’s leading women’s doubles player when she was provisionally banned for testing positive for nandrolone and boldenone in May 2022.

She was cleared by an independent tribunal in December 2023, but 10 months later is still waiting for the ITIA’s appeal against that decision to be heard by Cas.

“I have many reservations about how every single one of those cases is handled,” Nassar continued.

“In Tara, here is a player who won her appeal, and certainly wasn’t the number one player in her sport, but she still missed 18 months.

“She’s still dealing with an appeal and fighting to get her reputation back. There is no winning in that case.”

Wada’s appeal against the Sinner verdict may well be heard more quickly.

An appeal by the former world number one Simona Halep was heard just over four months after it was registered, with the verdict issued by Cas a further month after the hearing.

It was, however, only last Thursday that the panel’s full reasoning was published.

Cas cut Halep’s suspension for testing positive for roxadustat from four years to nine months but concluded that despite steps actively taken by her to ascertain the contents of the supplement, “there was fault on the player’s part”.

Wada will also be hoping to prove fault or negligence on Sinner’s part.

The initial tribunal decided Sinner was inadvertently contaminated with clostebol by his physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, who had applied an over-the-counter spray containing the banned substance to treat a cut on his own hand.

TNT SPORTS refused to show footage as a rugby star was forced to leave the field on crutches after a horror injury.

The incident occurred on Saturday during the Gallagher Premiership rugby clash between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints.

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It saw new Tigers boss Michael Cheika bag his first home win as the hosts secured a 24-8 victory.

Handre Pollard helped himself to three conversions and a penalty in the rout.

But the result was overshadowed by a horror injury and sin bin.

Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell was given the yellow for his tackle on Northampton’s Sam Graham.

The No8 crashed to the ground awkwardly and was in visible pain as he rolled on the floor.

One of his legs had bent the opposite way when coming down from the challenge.

And Graham could even be heard crying out on the ref’s mic.

TNT Sports then refused to show any replays, with commentator David Flatman saying: “I thought it was a hell of an impact there from Reffell.

“Immediately when you see that, you think it’s a massive shoulder impact on his knee.”

Fellow commentator Nick Mullins added: “Sam Graham is in a lot of pain. The replay is not a pleasant one so we are not going to show you it.”

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Tigers star Reffell was then bemused as he was shown a yellow card for a dangerous tackle, with the Welshman claiming it was legal as Graham was stretchered off the pitch.

But ref Anthony Woodthorpe was adamant it was illegal and was heard explaining his decision on the mic, with Graham later appearing on crutches.

He told Reffell and Leicester captain Julian Montoya: “The tackle is illegal because he’s already on his knees. Tommy, you’re the man who made the tackle.

“He’s on his knees when he makes his tackle, so it’s an illegal tackle and a dangerous action, so it’s going to be a yellow card.

“We understand it’s a wrap but he needs to be on his feet to make the tackle.”

TNT pundit Austin Healy backed Reffell though, adding: “I understand it’s foul play if you are on the floor and you make a tackle.

“But he wasn’t already on the floor. He went to the floor to make the tackle, that’s not the same.”

Week 7 of the NFL season is nearly here.

Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 14.

(All times ET)

2024 NFL Week 7 Odds

THURSDAY, OCT. 17

BRONCOS @ SAINTS (8:15 p.m., Amazon Prime)

Point spread: Broncos -1 (Broncos favored to win by more than 1 point, otherwise Saints cover)
Moneyline: Broncos -110 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $19.09 total); Saints -110 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 37 points scored by both teams combined

Denver Broncos

DEN

+1.0

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-105

O 37

New Orleans Saints

NO

-1.0

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-114

U 37

PATRIOTS @ JAGUARS (9:30 a.m., NFL Network)

Point spread: Jaguars -4.5 (Jaguars favored to win by more than 4.5 points, otherwise Patriots cover)
Moneyline: Jaguars -218 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $14.59 total); Patriots +180 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $28 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 42.5 points scored by both teams combined

New England Patriots

NE

+5.0

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+183

O 42.5

Jacksonville Jaguars

JAX

-5.0

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-225

U 42.5

SEAHAWKS @ FALCONS (1 p.m., FOX/FOX Sports App)

Point spread: Falcons -3 (Falcons favored to win by more than 3 points, otherwise Seahawks cover)
Moneyline: Falcons -155 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $16.45 total); Seahawks +130 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $23 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 49 points scored by both teams combined

Seattle Seahawks

SEA

+3.0

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+131

O 49.5

Atlanta Falcons

ATL

-3.0

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-155

U 49.5

DOLPHINS @ COLTS (1 p.m., FOX/FOX Sports App)

Point spread: Colts -4 (Colts favored to win by more than 4 points, otherwise Dolphins cover)
Moneyline: Colts -198 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $15.05 total); Dolphins +164 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $26.40 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 42 points scored by both teams combined

Miami Dolphins

MIA

+3.5

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+162

O 42.5

Indianapolis Colts

IND

-3.5

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-195

U 42.5

LIONS @ VIKINGS (1 p.m., FOX/FOX Sports App)

Point spread: Vikings -1.5 (Vikings favored to win by more than 1.5 points, otherwise Lions cover)
Moneyline: Vikings -122 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $18.20 total); Lions +102 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $20.20 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 50.5 points scored by both teams combined

Detroit Lions

DET

+1.5

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+106

O 50.5

Minnesota Vikings

MIN

-1.5

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-125

U 50.5

EAGLES @ GIANTS (1 p.m., FOX/FOX Sports App)

Point spread: Eagles -3.5 (Eagles favored to win by more than 3.5 points, otherwise Giants cover)
Moneyline: Eagles -188 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $15.32 total); Giants +158 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $25.80 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 45.5 points scored by both teams combined

Philadelphia Eagles

PHI

-3.5

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-202

O 45.5

New York Giants

NYG

+3.5

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+167

U 45.5

TITANS @ BILLS (1 p.m., CBS)

Point spread: Bills -8 (Bills favored to win by more than 8 points, otherwise Titans cover)
Moneyline: Bills -470 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $12.13 total); Titans +360 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $46 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 43 points scored by both teams combined

Tennessee Titans

TEN

+8.5

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+349

O 42.5

Buffalo Bills

BUF

-8.5

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-450

U 42.5

BENGALS @ BROWNS (1 p.m., CBS)

Point spread: Bengals -4.5 (Bengals favored to win by more than 4.5 points, otherwise Browns cover)
Moneyline: Bengals -218 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $14.59 total); Browns +180 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $28 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 44.5 points scored by both teams combined

Cincinnati Bengals

CIN

-4.5

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-224

O 44.5

Cleveland Browns

CLE

+4.5

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+184

U 44.5

TEXANS @ PACKERS (1 p.m., CBS)

Point spread: Packers -3 (Packers favored to win by more than 3 points, otherwise Texans cover)
Moneyline: Packers -162 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $16.17 total); Texans +136 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $23.60 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 47 points scored by both teams combined

Houston Texans

HOU

+3.0

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+133

O 47

Green Bay Packers

GB

-3.0

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-158

U 47

RAIDERS @ RAMS (4:05 p.m., CBS)

Point spread: Rams -4.5 (Rams favored to win by more than 4.5 points, otherwise Raiders cover)
Moneyline: Rams -225 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $14.44 total); Raiders +185 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $28.50 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 44 points scored by both teams combined

Las Vegas Raiders

LV

+5.5

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+187

O 44

Los Angeles Rams

LAR

-5.5

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-228

U 44

PANTHERS @ COMMANDERS (4:05 p.m., CBS)

Point spread: Commanders -8 (Commanders favored to win by more than 8 points, otherwise Panthers cover)
Moneyline: Commanders -410 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $12.44 total); Panthers +320 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $42 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 51 points scored by both teams combined

Carolina Panthers

CAR

+7.5

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+318

O 51.5

Washington Commanders

WAS

-7.5

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-412

U 51.5

CHIEFS @ 49ERS (4:25 p.m., FOX/FOX Sports App)

Point spread: Chiefs -1 (Chiefs favored to win by more than 1 point, otherwise 49ers cover)
Moneyline: Chiefs -112 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $18.93 total); 49ers -108 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $19.26 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 46.5 points scored by both teams combined

Kansas City Chiefs

KC

+1.0

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-108

O 46.5

San Francisco 49ers

SF

-1.0

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-112

U 46.5

JETS @ STEELERS (8:20 p.m., NBC)

Point spread: Steelers -1 (Steelers favored to win by more than 1 point, otherwise Jets cover)
Moneyline: Steelers -120 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $18.33 total); Jets +100 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 36.5 points scored by both teams combined

New York Jets

NYJ

+1.5

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+101

O 37

Pittsburgh Steelers

PIT

-1.5

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-121

U 37

MONDAY, OCT. 21

RAVENS @ BUCCANEERS (8:15 p.m., ESPN)

Point spread: Ravens -4.5 (Ravens favored to win by more than 4.5 points, otherwise Buccaneers cover)
Moneyline: Ravens -205 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $14.88 total); Buccaneers +170 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $27 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 50.5 points scored by both teams combined

Baltimore Ravens

BAL

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-4.5

-208

O 49.5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TB

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+4.5

+173

U 49.5

CHARGERS @ CARDINALS (9 p.m., ESPN+)

Point spread: Chargers -2.5 (Chargers favored to win by more than 2.5 points, otherwise Cardinals cover)
Moneyline: Chargers -135 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $17.41 total); Cardinals +114 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $21.40e total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 43 points scored by both teams combined

Los Angeles Chargers

LAC

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-2.5

-136

O 42.5

Arizona Cardinals

ARI

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+2.5

+115

U 42.5

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American Matt McCarty secured a place at next year’s Masters and PGA Championship by winning his first PGA Tour title at the inaugural Black Desert Championship in Utah.

The 26-year-old left-hander, in his rookie season on the tour, earned a two-year exemption thanks to his three-shot win over Germany’s Stephan Jaeger.

Having clinched his tour spot this year by winning three times on the development Korn Ferry Tour, McCarthy becomes the first player since Jason Gore in 2005 to win on both tours in the season they were promoted.

“It’s been an unbelievable last few months,” said McCarty, who shot a four-under-par 67 to finish on 23 under. “It was a lot of fun [and a] pretty surreal moment.”

Going into the final round, McCarty held a two-stroke lead over Jaeger, Joe Highsmith, Kevin Steelman and Harris English, which had been reduced to one with five holes remaining.

But an eagle two on the par-four 14th effectively secured victory for McCarty, who carded two more birdies and a bogey before celebrating with his caddie and family.

Streelman and fellow American Lucas Glover tied for third on 19 under.

MIKE DE DECKER ignored an interview with Sky Sports just moments after winning the World Grand Prix Darts.

The 100-1 outsider stunned No1 slinger Luke Humphries to seal victory in Leicester last night.

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De Decker secured a 6-4 win for his first-ever major TV title.

And the Belgian pocketed a cool £120,000 jackpot in the process.

De Decker is now 25th in the darts world rankings, 11 up from his position of 36th before yesterday’s final.

But despite his success, he remains a man of the people.

Immediately after winning the match, De Decker was summoned by Sky Sports for a live on-stage TV interview.

Viewers at home waited with bated breath for the ace’s thoughts on his incredible win against an icon in Humphries.

However, De Decker was not overly concerned about appearing on the box.

And instead, he interacted with fans in the crowd as they threw their phones at him for group selfies.

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De Decker certainly appeared to be in his element as he soaked up the party atmosphere.

But Sky Sports were left hanging around on the sideline waiting for their big chat.

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The TV pundit, who did not appear on screen, said: “Mike if we can grab you just for a second…

“He says he doesn’t like the spotlight but we think he’s getting used to it now.

“A huge occasion, people are throwing their phones up for selfies.”

De Decker also knocked out Gary Anderson, James Wade and Dimitri van den Bergh on his way to victory.

And the Belgian admitted he was “over the moon” with his first major TV title.

He said: “The way Luke has been playing this last year until now has been brilliant,. 

“Being the person that beats him this weekend in the final, picking up this trophy, I have no words, I’m so, so, so, so, so, so, so happy.

“I was cool in patches. In the beginning, I was really, really, really nervous, then I calmed down. I went 4-1 up, he came back to 4-4. I started to get nerves again but I did it.

“I lost my card, wasn’t on tour, got my card back. My best friend, my mum, everyone, they have all been behind me and thanks to them I won this trophy. I am over the moon.”

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh briefly left the field because of a heart arrhythmia during his team’s win, but returned to watch his defence dominate the Broncos and threaten a first home shutout in Denver – until the hosts made a game of it in the fourth quarter.

Having AJ Brown back gave the Philadelphia Eagles a big spark on offence but, even with his 116 receiving yards and a touchdown, they could have been in trouble had Deshaun Watson not underwhelmed again for the Cleveland Browns.

Tennessee’s Will Levis also underwhelmed with only 95 passing yards against the injury-hit Indianapolis Colts and the league’s most porous defence, leaving the Titans with a decision to make at quarterback.

Despite Justin Fields running in two more touchdowns as the Steelers beat the Raiders in front of plenty of Pittsburgh fans in Las Vegas, with his throwing still inconsistent there could also be another quarterback change with Russell Wilson waiting in the wings.

Joe Burrow produced a career-long 47-yard touchdown run and saw his defence finally show up as the Cincinnati Bengals salvaged their season with a 17-7 win at the New York Giants.

Kirk Cousins passed for more than 500 yards last week, but the run game powered the Atlanta Falcons this time around as they rushed for 198 yards and three touchdowns to see off the Panthers.