January temperatures soar to nearly 30C in Spain as start of the year brings record heat
It isn’t yet the end of January and temperature records in Europe are already being broken.
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Alpine skiing-Frenchman Allegre claims World Cup win after eight years of trying
French Alpine skier Nils Allegre celebrated a surprise first World Cup win, and first podium appearance in eight years of trying, after a weather-affected super-G in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Saturday.
How Much Prize Money Did Rohan Bopanna Earn After Winning Australian Open 2024 Men's Doubles Title?
India's Rohan Bopanna celebrated becoming the oldest number one in men's doubles history by winning the Australian Open with his partner Matthew Ebden on Saturday. The second seeds claimed a 7-6 (7/0), 7-5 victory over unseeded Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori on Rod Laver Arena. It was their maiden title as a team and Bopanna's first in men's doubles after 60 previous Grand Slams -- a record for most attempts before winning. The 43-year-old will become the oldest number one in men's doubles history when the new rankings are released next week.
"Could Not Be...": Sania Mirza's Heartfelt Reaction As Rohan Bopanna Scripts History
Former India tennis ace Sania Mirza was all praise for her ex-teammate Rohan Bopanna after the star player won the Australian Open 2024 men's doubles title. Bopanna on Saturday re-wrote the history books by becoming the oldest-ever man to win a Grand Slam title. He also became the oldest number one in men's doubles history with his win in Melbourne. The 43-year-old had paired with Matthew Ebden. The second seeds claimed a 7-6 (7/0), 7-5 victory over unseeded Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori on Rod Laver Arena.
Jade De Grugy puts the seal on bumper day for Mullins
Jade De Grugy added to a successful Saturday afternoon for Willie Mullins as she led home a one-two for the trainer in the SBK Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse.
Bopanna and Ebden overcome Italians to win Australian Open doubles title
MELBOURNE : India's Rohan Bopanna and Australian Matthew Ebden dug deep to win the Australian Open men's doubles title on Saturday with a 7-6(0) 7-5 victory over Italian duo Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.
Bopanna cool as ice in making history at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Rohan Bopanna became the oldest male Grand Slam winner in the Open era when he won the Australian Open men's doubles title on Saturday alongside Matthew Ebden, and the 43-year-old Indian puts it all down to his recovery method.
Rallying-Neuville takes lead in Monte Carlo season-opener
Hyundai's Thierry Neuville took the lead in the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally after winning two of Saturday's three morning stages.