GB wheelchair curlers conclude calamitous Winter Paralympic campaign but hopeful for future
Great Britain’s wheelchair curlers concluded their calamitous Winter Paralympics campaign but vowed: ‘Our journey’s only just beginning.’
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Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Trolls Himself In Congratulatory Tweet For Mitchell Swepson
Mitchell Swepson will make his much-awaited Test debut when Australia take on Pakistan in the second Test of the three-match series starting on Saturday at the National Stadium in Karachi. His selection in the playing XI has a special significance as he his call-up comes a week after legendary Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne died in Thailand. Since Pat Cummins announced Australia's playing XI for the Karachi Test, many have taken to social media to congratulate Swepson, among them was Australian superstar Steve Smith.
Hull City boosted by return of international striker for Birmingham City clash
Hull City are boosted by the return of Finland international Marcus Forss for the trip to Birmingham City this weekend.
James Whitley ‘extremely happy’ with sixth-placed finish in giant slalom event
Skier James Whitley was delighted with a sixth-placed finish in the men’s standing giant slalom that secured the best result of his Winter Paralympic career.
British wheelchair curling skip Hugh Nibloe insists freak incident to teammate not to blame for Winter Paralympic exit
Hugh Nibloe refused to blame a freak injury suffered by teammate David Melrose for Britain blowing their Paralympic wheelchair curling medal chances on a woeful Wednesday in Beijing.
David Melrose suffers shoulder injury after falling from wheelchair during Paralympics GB curling match in Beijing
David Melrose was taken to hospital with a shoulder injury after falling out of his wheelchair and off the rink during Paralympics GB’s curling match against Canada in Beijing. At 2-2 in the fourth end, Melrose fell from his chair and needed medical attention before being taken from the arena on a stretcher.
Unbeaten Bottcher beats Dunstone in extra end to secure Brier playoff spot
Defending champion Brendan Bottcher edged Wild Card Two's Matt Dunstone 8-7 in an extra end Wednesday to lock up a playoff spot at the Tim Hortons Brier.
Unbeaten Bottcher beats Dunstone in extra end to secure playoff spot at the Brier
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Defending champion Brendan Bottcher edged Wild Card Two's Matt Dunstone 8-7 in an extra end Wednesday to lock up a playoff spot at the Tim Hortons Brier.