Canadian swimmer Taylor Ruck back to racing after skateboarding accident
Four-time Olympic swimming medallist Taylor Ruck is prepared to make her return to racing after recovering from a broken hand suffered during a skateboarding accident in April.
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Kidambi Srikanth Loses, India's Campaign Ends In Singapore Open
India's campaign ended at the Singapore Masters badminton tournament after Kidambi Srikanth lost in straight games to Chia Hao Lee of Chinese Taipei in the men's singles second round in Singapore on Thursday. Srikanth lost 15-21, 19-21 in just 37 minutes against Lee in their first meeting on the professional circuit. The 2021 World Championships silver medallist Srikanth beat Thailand's Kantaphon Wangcharoen 21-15, 21-19 in the opening round.
Kyogo branded 'dirty' as Celtic striker rinsed by outgoing Livingston defender’s parting shot
Jack Fitzwater will be hoping that he never has to face Celtic frontman Kyogo again as his time at Livingston comes to an end - after he named the Japanese striker as the 'most annoying' player he has ever come up against.
Redemption for Japan's Kato with French Open mixed doubles title
PARIS : Japan's Miyu Kato put her French Open women's doubles disqualification behind her as she captured the Roland Garros mixed doubles crown with Germany's Tim Puetz on Thursday.
Bianca Andreescu defeated in mixed doubles final at French Open
Canada's Bianca Andreescu and mixed doubles partner Michael Venus of New Zealand came up just short in their quest for a French Open title on Thursday.
India Junior Women's Hockey Team Storm Into Asia Cup Semifinals With 11-0 Thrashing Of Chinese Taipei
The Indian junior women's hockey team confirmed its spot in the semi-finals of the Asia Cup by mauling Chinese Taipei 11-0 in its last pool match here on Thursday. The win also cemented India's position atop Pool A. India finished the group stage of the tournament unbeaten, having won three games and drawn one. The scorers for India were Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke (1'), Deepika (3'), Annu (10', 52'), Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (12'), Neelam (19'), Manju Chorsiya (33'), Sunelita Toppo (43', 57'), Deepika Soreng (46') and Mumtaz Khan (55').
Disqualified Japanese player Kato becomes French Open champion
PARIS: Japan’s Miyu Kato became a French Open champion on Thursday, four days after she was controversially disqualified from the women’s doubles for accidentally hitting a ball girl.Kato and her German partner Tim Puetz defeated Bianca Andreescu and Michael Venus 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 in the mixed doubles final at Roland Garros.“It has been challenging mentally in the last few days after my unjust disqualification from the women’s doubles,” Kato told the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd, reading from a prepared statement.“Thanks to all the players for their heartfelt messages of support. I used that positive energy on court here today.“I am now looking for a positive result to my appeal so I can reclaim my prize money, points and my reputation.”Puetz said he hoped the title would help Kato after the drama of the default.“I hope this is redemption for you after what happened.
Toulon sign All Blacks winger Fainga'anuku after Kolbe departure
All Blacks winger Leicester Fainga'anuku will join French club Toulon later this year, his New Zealand side the Crusaders said on Thursday.