Andy Murray favourite padel hits Glasgow as new courts open up world's 'fastest growing' sport to Scotland
Scots can now have a go at the world's fastest growing new sport loved by the likes of Andy Murray.
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Silvia Persico puts Olympic dreams to one side as she targets UAE Tour Women glory
In a year when Olympic glory is dominating her thoughts, Silvia Persico's immediate priority is to maintain what has been a flying start to the 2024 season for UAE Team ADQ at their home race.
Paris Olympics Will Be Challenging, Need To Be Smarter: PV Sindhu
Set to return after an injury-induced break, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is aware the road to Paris will be "challenging" and she needs to be "smarter" in her pursuit of coveted gold medal in the French capital. Former world champion Sindhu has been enduring a lean patch. She has suffered injury setbacks and a dip in form in the last 18 months. She suffered stress fracture on her left ankle during the successful 2022 CWG campaign and later sustained another injury on left knee during the French Open in October last year, forcing her out for three months.
Hosts Ivory Coast knock out title-holders Senegal in AFCON thriller
A week ago it looked as if the Ivorians were set for a humiliating group-stage exit from their own AFCON, but now they are into the quarter-finals after beating Senegal 5-4 on penalties following a tie that finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.
Six Nations talking points: 'Ruthless' Ireland make statement
Ireland launched their bid for successive Grand Slams with an impressive triumph away to France, sparking an exciting first round of Six Nations action as England edged out Italy and Scotland survived a thrilling fightback by Wales to end along wait for a win in Cardiff.
Esteban Ocon Confirms "Strong Links" With Mercedes After Lewis Hamilton's Switch To Scuderia Ferrari
French Formula One driver Esteban Ocon on Thursday confirmed his "strong links" with Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team following Lewis Hamilton's dramatic switch to Scuderia Ferrari after the end of the 2024 season. Speaking to Sky Sports, Ocon said that there's no "secret" that he is still a Mercedes junior driver. "I obviously still have strong links with Mercedes, I'm still a Mercedes junior driver, that is no secret to anyone," Ocon said as quoted by Sky Sports. The Alpine F1 Team driver added that this season he is "totally dedicated" to his current French side and looking forward to the upcoming season of Formula One. "But I'm totally dedicated to Alpine this year, I've got 24 races to get through and we'll see where we end up," he said.
AFCON 2024: Ivory Coast stun title holders Senegal on penalties
Earlier in the day, Cape Verde secured their spot in the last eight after overcoming a plucky Mauritania outfit, thanks to an 88-minute penalty from Ryan Mendes.
Top French fencer Thibus suspended after 'adverse' anti-doping test
PARIS : French fencer Ysaora Thibus, a top favourite in the foil category for this year's Paris Olympics, has been provisionally suspended after an anti-doping test returned an "adverse analytical finding", the French federation said on Friday.