'Perfect start' for Ruud with title victory at Argentina Open
Norway's Casper Ruud said he made the "perfect start" to the 2022 season after winning his seventh ATP tour title at the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires on Sunday.
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Australia vs Sri Lanka: 'I will be ok', says Steve Smith on road to recovery after concussion
Steve Smith took to social media to reassure his fans he will be alright after suffering a concussion while attempting to save a six in Sunday's Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka in Sydney. Smith made an acrobatic dive in an attempt to prevent a six but fell over the boundary rope and slammed his head on the ground. Team-mates Pat Cummins and Glen Maxwell rushed to his aid while signalling to the medical staff to attend to Smith, who stayed down clutching his head. "Thanks everyone for reaching out. My head has felt better but I will be ok," Smith wrote on Twitter on Monday.
Australia's Steve Smith out of Sri Lanka series with concussion
Steve Smith was on Monday ruled out of the rest of Australia's Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka with concussion after landing heavily as he made a spectacular attempt to take a catch.
D’Tigress beat Mali, qualify for 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup
D’Tigress celebrating their qualification for Sydney 2022 FIFA Women World Cup after beating Mali in Serbia…yesterday
Winter Olympics 2022 - Kallie Humphries wins the first monobob Olympic gold medal after Beijing debut
Kallie Humphries won gold medal in the bobsleigh monobob event and became the first Olympic athlete to do so after its introduction at the Beijing 2022 Winter Games. The 30-year-old produced a final run of 1:05.30, which confirmed her status as champion, finishing the fourth heat with an overall time of 4:19.27. Ad/> Team USA managed a one-two as Elana Meyers Taylor joined her teammate on the podium to secure silver.
Watch: Steve Smith's Incredible Acrobatic Attempt At Preventing 6 During Australia's Win Over Sri Lanka In 2nd T20I
Australia's Steve Smith made an incredible acrobatic attempt at preventing a six against Sri Lanka during the 2nd T20I between the two sides in Sydney on Sunday. Australia went on to clinch victory via super over in a dramatic encounter. Smith could manage just 14 runs during Australia's innings but caught the attention of fans after putting his body on the line in his attempt to save the six. Smith's attempt, however, was unsuccessful as replays showed his foot touching the rope before he caught the ball and sent it back to the field.
Russian skater Valieva awaits doping judgment at Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — After a marathon doping hearing that ended early Monday morning, 15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva awaits to hear whether she can compete for the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.