Kolisi insists 2019 template won't win Boks the World Cup: 'The game is getting faster'
The template that brought the Springboks Rugby World Cup success in Japan in 2019 will not suffice at the 2023 edition in France.
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami Open due to injury in setback in build-up to French Open
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Indian Wells and the Miami Open due to an injury in a hit to his preparation for the French Open. Nadal struggled with a hip injury at the Australian Open, where he lost in straight sets to Mackenzie McDonald in the second round. Ad He is currently ranked eighth in the world but is likely to drop outside of the top 10 in the ATP rankings for the first time since 2005.
German Olympic committee says time not right to readmit Russians
MUNICH, Germany: Germany’s National Olympic Committee is opposed to letting Russian and Belarusian athletes compete internationally, the body’s chief executive said on its web site on Tuesday. “Now is not the right time to allow athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport to compete in international competitions again,” Torsten Burmester said in an interview conducted just after the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “The acts of war have intensified in recent weeks, especially the attacks on the civilian population.” The International Olympic Committee (IOC), which is led by a German, Thomas Bach, has said it is exploring a “pathway” to allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to take part in the Paris Games, under a neutral flag.
Former United manager Moyes impressed by Ten Hag’s success
MANCHESTER: Manchester United managers past and present will meet in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday.
French football federation head Noël Le Graët resigns amid sexual harassment investigation
The French football federation president Noël Le Graët resigned Tuesday after a government audit found he no longer had the legitimacy to lead because of his behaviour toward women and his management style.
Injured Nadal out of Indian Wells Masters
Three-time event winner and 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP 1000 at Indian Wells because of injury, tournament officials said Tuesday.
French federation president Le Graet resigns
PARIS: Noel Le Graet, the embattled president of France's football federation, has resigned amid a scandal over harassment, including sexual harassment, and a damning audit, the federation said on Tuesday (Feb 28).
Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and the all-star cast linked with Inter Miami transfers
If it's not Al-Nassr and the Saudi Pro League that a veteran player from one of Europe's leading clubs is being linked with, then it's probably Inter Miami.