We need to get Skelton fit for World Cup, says Wallabies boss Jones
MELBOURNE : Will Skelton is a lock for Australia's World Cup campaign if the hulking forward can get properly fit, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones said.
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Asian Champions League final: tournament supremos Al Hilal find groove at the right time
After the mid-to-late-season stutter, Al Hilal seem to have found their footing exactly when needed.
Familiar foes prepare for battle in Asian Champions League final
HONG KONG : Urawa Red Diamonds renew their regional rivalry with Al Hilal in the first leg of the Asian Champions League final in Riyadh on Saturday and the Japanese side are expecting a much tougher challenge from the Saudis than any team they have faced so far.
PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy Advance; Kidambi Srikanth Out Of Asia Badminton Championships
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu sailed into the quarterfinals of the women's singles event at the Badminton Asia Championships with a straight game win over China's Han Yue in Dubai on Thursday. Besides Sindhu, India's ace men's singles shuttler HS Prannoy battled his way into the quarterfinals but it was curtains for compatriot Kidambi Srikanth. While Prannoy, seeded eighth, had to battle it out for an hour and two minutes to prevail over Indonesian Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 16-21 21-5 18-21 in a round of 16 match, Srikanth was shown the door by fourth seeded Japanese Kodai Naraoka 14-21 22-20 9-21.
Canada's Jones, Laing qualify for semifinals at mixed doubles curling worlds
Canada's Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing qualified for the semifinal after wrapping up first place in their pool at the world mixed doubles curling championship on Thursday.
Al-Hilal and Urawa battle for supremacy on and off the pitch
If familiarity breeds contempt, then the feeling between Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal and Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds has gone well beyond that emotion.
Top Indian Stars, Including PV Sindhu, Eye Good Show At Asia Championships
Top Indian shuttlers, including double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, will hope to find their rhythm as they begin their campaign in the main draw of the Asia Badminton Championships, in Dubai on Wednesday. The 40th edition of the prestigious continental competition started on Tuesday with the qualifying rounds, while the main draw comprising all the top players will happen only from Wednesday. It will be a tough task for India to return with a medal, considering most of the top players have been struggling with rhythm and form this season.
Former Scotland skipper Laidlaw hangs up his boots
Former Scotland captain and scrum-half Greig Laidlaw has announced his retirement from rugby.