Ottawa cyclist Derek Gee to make Grand Tour debut in Giro d'Italia
Canadian Derek Gee has been named to Israel-Premier Tech's team for the Giro d'Italia, the first Grand Tour of the cycling season.
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Israel Adesanya says he won UFC title fighting with torn MCL - ESPN
Israel Adesanya says he suffered a Grade 1 MCL tear the week before his unforgettable knockout of Alex Pereira at UFC 287 earlier this month in Miami.
Our athletes won’t disappoint in Ndola, Okowa assures
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa
Commentary: Lessons from the cancellation of Indonesia’s under-20 FIFA World Cup hosting rights
JAKARTA: On Mar 29, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) cancelled Indonesia’s host rights for the Under-20 (U-20) World Cup “due to the current circumstances” following the debate in Indonesia over the Israeli youth team’s expected participation. While FIFA did not specifically refer to the debate for its decision, its official statement mentioned the October 2022 Kanjuruhan stadium tragedy as one reason.
'I am Alevi': Turkish presidential hopeful Kilicdaroglu breaks religious taboo in video
Elsewhere, Israel has marked Memorial Day in the run-up to its 75th anniversary of independence. This year's commemorations remembering fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks have taken place against a backdrop of deep political divisons. On Monday, thousands attended a joint Israeli-Palestinian memorial. The event, which has always stirred controversy, made headlines once again after Israel's top court ordered authorities to allow 150 Palestinians to attend the ceremony in Tel Aviv, despite a government ban.
Ukraine confirms it will play on in Euro 2024 qualifiers
KYIV : Ukraine will continue playing Euro 2024 qualifying matches despite a government ban on Ukrainian national teams taking part in competitions involving athletes from Russia and Belarus, the country said on Monday.
Japan-based Koroibete wins Australia's top rugby award
Japan-based Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete was named Australian rugby union's best player by his peers on Monday, winning his second John Eales Medal despite featuring in only nine Tests in 2022.
Koroibete wins second Australia player of the year award
SYDNEY : Marika Koroibete won the 2022 John Eales Medal as Australia's player of the year on Monday despite missing the end of year tour to Europe because of his club commitments in Japan.