Community groups to get more than 16,000 pieces of Commonwealth Games equipment
More than 16,000 pieces of equipment used by athletes at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham will be given away to local community groups.
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Halep holds off Haddad Maia to win third WTA Canadian crown
TORONTO, Canada: Simona Halep kept control against unpredictable Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday, beating the Brazilian 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to win a third WTA Masters 1000 title in Canada. The former world number one from Romania added the trophy in Toronto to those she captured in Montreal in 2016 and 2018. She needed two and a quarter hours to deny the South American lefthander the upset victory.
Chris Eubank Jnr vs Conor Benn fight: When is it and what time does it start?
Chris Eubank Jr and Connor Benn will be fined $100,000 (£83,000) for every pound they weigh in over the 157lb catchweight limit when they fight at the O2 Arena in October almost 30 years after the infamous rematch between their fathers.
Brilliant Will Jacks century leads Oval Invincibles to comfortable victory
Will Jacks bludgeoned the highest score in Hundred history to guide Oval Invincibles to their third straight victory as they beat Southern Brave by seven wickets.
Shoppers ‘obsessed’ with £4 watermelon facemask with 800 five star Amazon reviews
This heatwave is leaving people feeling hot and sticky, and their skin is suffering as a result. But we’ve discovered the perfect, affordable solution to help refresh your face, while keeping cool this summer.
After CWG haul, Sathiyan looks to add more spice to his shots
Commonwealth Games in Birmingham earlier this month. Be it gold (team's event), silver in men's doubles with Sharath Kamal or bronze in individual category --- the 29-year-old won it all. For someone known to show his aggressive side on court, Sathiyan broke down after defeating England's Paul Drinkhall 11-9, 11-3, 11-5, 9-11, 9-11, 10-12, 11-9 to win the individual bronze medal.
Commonwealth hangover hampers Sheldon’s European push
Hamilton hero Grant Sheldon admits the emotional hangover from the Commonwealth Games scuppered his bid for a medal at the European Championships. The Scottish triathlete, 27, came home 15th out of the 57 athletes who finished in Saturday’s men’s race at Munich’s 1972 Olympic Park.
Israel Olatunde bidding to become Ireland's fastest ever man
At times, Israel Olatunde can scarcely believe his rapid rate of progression.