Referee Joy Neville to retire at end of season
Referee Joy Neville, the first woman to officiate at a men's Rugby World Cup, has announced she will retire at the end of the season.
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Star chef Mazzia among Paris 2024 torch bearers
PARIS : Chef Alexandre Mazzia has been named among the torch bearers for the Paris 2024 Olympics, leading a star-studded lineup for the relay that will start the flame's France leg in his town of Marseille, the Games' sponsors announced on Monday.
Rested Swiatek, Alcaraz eye maiden titles at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : World number one Iga Swiatek and two-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz are primed and ready to resume their quests for a maiden Australian Open title on Tuesday after taking the time to recharge their batteries during the off-season.
Rusty Osaka falls at first hurdle in Australian Open, Gauff romps
MELBOURNE :Naomi Osaka did not enjoy the fairytale return she hoped for at the Australian Open as the twice champion lost 6-4 7-6(2) to French 16th seed Caroline Garcia in the opening round on Monday.
Two-Time Champion Naomi Osaka Knocked Out Of Australian Open
Naomi Osaka fell at the first hurdle in her Grand Slam comeback on Monday, losing 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) to Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Australian Open. A single break proved enough for the French 16th seed to win the opening set against her rusty opponent and she dominated the second set tie-break to progress in Melbourne. Japanese star Osaka, who has won four Grand Slams, stepped away from tennis in September 2022, citing mental health concerns. After giving birth to a baby girl, Shai, in July, she decided to return for the 2024 season.
'The Showman': The inside story of Zelensky's leadership and the war in Ukraine
Shuster's book "The Showman: Inside the Invasion That Shook the World and Made a Leader of Volodymyr Zelensky" is out later this month, published by William Morrow.
RTÉ and Virgin Media Television detail free-to-air Six Nations coverage
RTÉ and Virgin Media Television have released details of their joint Six Nations coverage, with all 15 men's Six Nations games live and free-to-air across the two broadcasters, ensuring sports fans get to enjoy every second of the action.
Osaka falls at first hurdle to Garcia on Grand Slam return
MELBOURNE : Naomi Osaka returned to Grand Slam tennis after maternity leave in the same way she left it with a first-round loss after going down 6-4 7-6(2) to Caroline Garcia on Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open on Monday.