Winter Olympics: Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds relishing games start
Starting off the Winter Olympics will be a «surreal» moment, says Team GB curler Bruce Mouat as he and playing partner Jen Dodds prepare to compete in the mixed doubles.
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US Watchdog Issues Warning On Athletes' Safety At Upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics
A US rights monitor raised the alarm Monday over athletes' safety at China's upcoming Winter Olympics, after the host authorities threatened "punishment" for anti-Beijing comments. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China -- a group of Washington lawmakers and White House officials -- asked US Olympics authorities for an "urgent effort" to protect their sports stars' free speech rights at the February 4-20 tournament. The commission spoke out after Yang Shu, a senior official in the Beijing organizing committee, told an online briefing on January 18 that "any behavior or speech that is against the Olympic spirit, especially against the Chinese laws and regulations, are also subject to certain punishment."
Dan Biggar talks up Johnny Sexton ahead of Wales’ Six Nations game with Ireland
Wales captain Dan Biggar says that Johnny Sexton “would be very near the top” in terms of a most difficult opponent during his rugby career.
David Murdoch using his Olympic experiences to benefit GB curlers in Beijing
David Murdoch has learned the lessons from his own Olympic rollercoaster as he aims to steer Great Britain to an unprecedented trio of curling medals in Beijing.
Dele Alli , Donny Van De Beek Arrivals Launch Frank Lampard Era At Everton
Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek joined Everton's bid to beat Premier League relegation on transfer deadline day after Frank Lampard was unveiled as the club's new manager. Alli has joined on a permanent deal from Tottenham after a disappointing few years under four different managers in north London. Lampard was appointed as Everton's seventh manager in six years on a two-and-a-half year contract on Monday. Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer has been out of the game for a year since being sacked by the London club last January.
Sylvester Jasper: Hibs raid Fulham for late transfer deadline day signing as Jamie Murphy departs on loan
Hibs have pushed through a deal to sign Sylvester Jasper on loan from Fulham in the dying embers of the January transfer window.
Van de Beek and Alli look to rebuild, Aubameyang's Arsenal nightmare set to end
MANCHESTER, England : Midfield duo Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli get chances to rebuild their faltering careers at Everton after making moves on Monday's transfer deadline day, while Barcelona are set to rescue Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from his Arsenal nightmare.
Australia will be the next stop for Welsh legend Jamie Roberts
As he walks his dog Layla on the corner of Plasturton Gardens in the leafy Cardiff suburb of Pontcanna, Jamie Roberts - both literally and metaphorically - stands at another junction in his life.