Athletics-Briton Ujah gets 22-month ban for doping violation
(Reuters) - British sprinter Chijindu Ujah has been banned for 22 months for a doping violation at last year's Tokyo Olympics, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday.
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Man United boss Erik ten Hag must avoid Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong trap amid Diogo Dalot interest
Since Erik ten Hag began his reign as Manchester United manager, several players have taken their game to another level. After an underwhelming campaign last season, the Reds have been much-improved so far this term, and a number of the players who struggled under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick are now starting to demonstrate their quality.
'Super-pumped' Djokovic ending troubled year on a high
Novak Djokovic believes his prolonged but self-inflicted absences in 2022 make him even more "super-pumped and motivated" to finish a year which started with the ignominy of deportation from Australia on a high.
'Super-pumped' Novak Djokovic ending troubled year on a high
Novak Djokovic believes his prolonged but self-inflicted absences in 2022 make him even more "super-pumped and motivated" to finish a year which started with the ignominy of deportation from Australia on a high. The 35-year-old swept to back-to-back titles when he comfortably defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 in the Astana final on Sunday, a week after securing the Tel Aviv trophy. "I could not ask for a better restart of the season. I'm super-pumped and motivated to end the season as well as I have done these past couple of weeks," said the former world number one.
Commentary: Games that tolerate cheating gamble with their future
LONDON: In Ian Fleming’s 1955 novel Moonraker, James Bond is enlisted to punish Sir Hugo Drax, a sinister industrialist who cheats at bridge at the fictional Blades club in London. Bond fixes the cards and crushes Drax with an impossible-looking grand slam: “Thirteen separate lashes whose scars no card player would ever lose.”
Italy To Face England In Euro 2020 Qualifying
Reigning champions Italy were drawn on Sunday to face England, the team they beat in the final last year, in qualifying for the 2024 European Championship. Euro 2024, hosted by Germany, will be Italy's chance to regain some pride after they failed to qualify for the World Cup finals which kick off in Qatar in six weeks' time. Italy beat host nation England in a penalty shootout in the Covid-delayed Euro 2020 final at Wembley last year after the match ended 1-1 following extra time.
Harry Kane nets first-half header as Tottenham end tough week with Brighton win
Harry Kane’s 22nd-minute goal helped Tottenham end a difficult week with three points following a 1-0 Premier League win at Brighton.
Liverpool now '100% interested' in 'special' £83m star at Anfield
Liverpool are ‘100%’ interested in luring Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham to Anfield but will be concerned by Manchester City also vying for his signature, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.