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Stolz youngest ever speed skating world champion as Dutch women disqualified

Jordan Stolz became the youngest ever speed skating world champion after winning the 500m by a record margin in Heerenveen. The 18-year-old American came home in 34.10 seconds, over three tenths faster than defending champion Laurent Dubeuil of Canada. The Netherlands' Femke Kok was the previous youngest gold medal winner, taking the team sprint title at 19-years-old, while 16-time distance title holder and Czech skater Martina Sablikova was also 19 when she claimed her first gold.

Blitzboks show fighting spirit to draw with France in Vancouver opener

After a disappointing tournament last weekend at the Los Angeles Sevens, the Blitzboks were forced to dig deep in their opening encounter of the Vancouver Sevens against France.

Timi Zajc wins Slovenia's first large hill world title since Franci Petek in 1991

Home favourite Timi Zajc claimed Slovenia's first large hill ski jumping world title since 1991 with a tremendous second leap in Planica. The 22-year-old was sitting in the silver medal position before his final jump, needing to oust Poland's David Kubacki and hope that leader Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan didn't match his score. Ad Only German jumper Karl Geiger could compete with his round-one distance of 137.5m and another monster leap of 137m took him 11.3 points clear of Kubacki.

Gastronomic cuisine in Tokyo, with two of Japan's top chefs

If you come to Tokyo, you’ll enjoy gastronomy from all over the world. In these portraits, we look at the inspiration driving two of Japan's top chefs.

The 4 missed Rangers transfer opportunities named as Aaron Mooy's Celtic resurgence leaves Ibrox hero shaking his head

Former Rangers star Craig Moore has named four players he reckons his former club could have signed last summer - including Celtic star Aaron Mooy.

Canadian speed skaters win women's team pursuit world title after Dutch team disqualified

Canada's women's pursuit team of Isabelle Weidemann, Valerie Maltais, and Ivanie Blondin secured a gold medal at the ISU World Speed Skating Championship in Heerenveen, Netherlands on Friday.

Saudi Arabia begin defense of AFC U20 Asian Cup with victory over Kyrgyzstan

TASHKENT: Saudi Arabia started their defence of the AFC U20 Asian Cup on Friday with a 1-0 win over Kyrgyzstan to go second in Group D, behind Japan on goals scored.

EWC Inside Line with Mike di Meglio

Part of the F.C.C. TSR Honda France line-up that won the FIM Endurance World Championship for Teams in 2022, Mike di Meglio, 35, is revving up to defend the crown in 2023 alongside team-mates Josh Hook and Alan Techer. This is what the French rider has had to say.

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Stolz youngest ever speed skating world champion as Dutch women disqualified

Blitzboks show fighting spirit to draw with France in Vancouver opener

Timi Zajc wins Slovenia's first large hill world title since Franci Petek in 1991

Gastronomic cuisine in Tokyo, with two of Japan's top chefs

The 4 missed Rangers transfer opportunities named as Aaron Mooy's Celtic resurgence leaves Ibrox hero shaking his head

Canadian speed skaters win women's team pursuit world title after Dutch team disqualified

Saudi Arabia begin defense of AFC U20 Asian Cup with victory over Kyrgyzstan

EWC Inside Line with Mike di Meglio