Doherty urges Hearn to keep World Championship at the Crucible
Ken Doherty has urged snooker chiefs to think twice about tearing the World Championship away from the Crucible after the venue's current deal expires on its 50th anniversary in 2027.
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WADA ask 'independent prosecutor' to examine Chinese swimmers case
MIAMI: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has asked an independent prosecutor to review its handling of the case where 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prescription heart drug.
Brazil legend Marta to retire from international football - ESPN
Brazil's all-time top scorer in both men's and women's football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year, the 38-year-old striker said on Thursday.
"Have Heavily Benefitted From His Academy": Gukesh D On Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh on Thursday thanked the legendary Viswanathan Anand for playing a huge role in shaping his career, saying "I wouldn't have been close to what I am now if it wasn't for him". The 17-year-old Grandmaster scripted history on Monday by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto to become the youngest ever challenger to the world title, beating a record created by the legendary Garry Kasparov 40 years ago. The triumph paved the way for Gukesh's clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China later this year.
Manchester homage and classic twist - Every Man City 2024/25 kit 'leaked' so far
Manchester City's season is drawing to an end and we could be set for a thrilling conclusion.
Britain, Australia call for WADA review amid China furore
MELBOURNE: The anti-doping authorities of Britain and Australia have called for a review of WADA's processes following the global body's widely-criticised handling of failed drug tests in Chinese swimming.
Commentary: World anti-doping body has a strong defence in Chinese swimming scandal, but narrative of ‘cover-up’ remains
CANBERRA: When the news broke last weekend that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive to a banned drug in early 2021 and were allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games six months later without sanction, many people - particularly in the Western world - immediately suspected a cover-up.
"Big-Game Players": Gukesh D Picks MS Dhoni And Tennis Great As 'Inspirations'
India's latest chess sensation D Gukesh admires the way charismatic former India skipper MS Dhoni and iconic tennis player Novak Djokovic soak intense pressure, saying he gets inspired by that special trait of the two special athletes. Gukesh, 17, scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto recently to become the youngest ever challenger to the world title, bettering a record created by the legendary Garry Kasparov 40 years ago. The triumph entitles Gukesh a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year.