Ukrainian sumo star Aonishiki trains for Japanese national sport's top prize
TOKYO, Feb 4 : The Ukraine-born grappler who has taken the sumo world by storm is now in deep training for a historic run at the highest prize in Japan's national sport.
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England coach McCullum praises 'tough lad' Brook's response to NZ controversy
Feb 4 : England head coach Brendon McCullum is impressed with white-ball captain Harry Brook for his deft handling of a recent controversy and leading the team to a series victory in Sri Lanka ahead of their campaign in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.
Norway's mixed doubles curlers welcome weight of golden expectations
Norwegian mixed doubles curlers Kristin Skaslien and Magnus Nedregotten won bronze at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in 2018 and followed that up with a silver medal at the Beijing Games four years later.
Kante joins Fenerbahce after transfer dispute
Feb 4 : N'Golo Kante has joined Fenerbahce, the Turkish side announced on Wednesday after controversy over the completion of the deal, while Morocco forward Youssef En-Nesyri has moved to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad.
Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at Westminster - ESPN
NEW YORK — The dog was Penny. The win was priceless.
Curling-Team US bring 'the calm and the fire' to mixed doubles competition
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Feb 3 : American curlers Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse may be polar opposites on the ice, but they feel their contrasting personalities could create the perfect mix as they head into the mixed doubles competition at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
MCC changes law on laminated bats as cost of willow rises
LONDON, Feb 3 : Cricket bats previously deemed illegal for adult amateur players are to be permitted after a change in the law brought about by the rising cost of English willow.
Farrell springs selection surprises as Furlong adds to Ireland injury woes
DUBLIN, Feb 3 : Prop Tadhg Furlong ran out of time to be fit for Ireland's Six Nations opener in France, adding to Andy Farrell's long injury list, but the coach nevertheless sprung some selection surprises by handing starts to Jacob Stockdale and Cian Prendergast.