Formula One rewrites the rule on shortened races
LONDON : Formula One has rewritten a rule to ensure reduced points are given for shortened races after Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinched his second title in confusing circumstances last October.
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Oksana Masters recalls first Paralympic medal in memoir excerpt
In “The Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph,” 17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters tells her life story: born in Ukraine with a set of birth defects believed to be caused by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, she bounced between orphanages, abused, for seven years until being adopted by an American single mother and beginning an athletic career that led to her becoming the most decorated Winter Paralympian in U.S. history.
Late bloomer Keith Butler looking to complete marathon majors slam
Just five years after returning to running at the age of 39, Keith Butler is likely to finish the year part of a select band of Irish runners to complete the marathon majors grand slam.
Derek Chisora changes Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul prediction despite 'favourite' claim
Derek Chisora has backed Tommy fury to secure a knockout victory against Jake Paul when they meet this weekend in Saudi Arabia, changing his original prediction of a victory for Paul.
Jasprit Bumrah yet to get clearance from NCA, BCCI to monitor workload ahead of IPL: Report
Bumrah, who has been out of action at the international level since September 2022 due to back issues and missed the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh tour and the home series versus Sri Lanka and New Zealand, is not part of either the Test or the ODI team.Fans were expecting to see Bumrah in action in the last two series against Australia in Indore and Ahmedabad. However, the selectors did not pick him for either the Test team or the ODI squad against Australia.It is now clear that he was not considered for the matches against Australia because he is yet to get clearance from the NCA.
When is Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers? Fight date, TV channel and confirmed price
Floyd Mayweather is fighting Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers at the O2 Arena in London as he makes his long awaited UK debut
Thirty countries challenge IOC over 'neutral' Russian athletes
IOC for "clarification" on Monday over how Russian and Belarusian athletes would be able to compete as neutral athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics.Russia and its ally Belarus, which allowed its territory to be used as a launchpad when Moscow began its invasion of Ukraine last February, have been sidelined from most Olympic sports since the war began.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said it is exploring a "pathway" to allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to take part in the Paris Games, under a neutral flag -- sparking fury from Ukraine.But in a joint letter seen by AFP, the countries expressed concern particularly given the "strong links and affiliations between Russian athletes and the Russian military".
England book double-header with Australia for Alzheimer's charity
LONDON : England's men's and women's teams will take on Australia in a unique international friendly double this year, raising funds and awareness for British dementia charity Alzheimer's Society.