What to watch this weekend in Olympic sports
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Maltais, Blondin, Weidemann claim team pursuit silver at speed skating worlds in Calgary
Canada continued its strong showing at the World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships on Friday, collecting two more medals on Calgary's Olympic Oval.
The former footballer who used EncroChat to brag about supplying drugs and guns to criminals
A former professional footballer with a taste for designer trainers supplied drugs and guns to criminals across the country, including Manchester. When police raided Wayne McKenzie' s home they discovered numerous boxes of brand new Gucci and Jimmy Choo footwear.
Ireland announce squad for vital FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers against Kosovo and Switzerland
Ireland men's head coach Mark Keenan has named five uncapped players in his extended 18-man squad for next week’s FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European pre-qualifiers against Kosovo and Switzerland.
Nigeria moves up 28th position in latest FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles take a group photo before their AFCON 2023 semi-final game against South Africa. Photo: AFP
Donny van de Beek issue explained after Manchester United loanee's embarrassing substitution
Manchester United loanee Donny van de Beek was substituted on and then off again in Eintracht Frankfurt's 1-1 draw with VfL Bochum.
Hamilton faces awkward year at Mercedes, says Verstappen
MILTON KEYNES, England : Max Verstappen expects his old rival Lewis Hamilton to have an awkward last season at Mercedes before the seven-times world champion switches to Formula One rivals Ferrari for 2025.
Back-rower Jesse De Vries available for Canterbury Rugby Club again at home to Barnes this Saturday after appearance in Netherlands’ 31-10 defeat against Georgia
Jesse De Vries is set to return for Canterbury this Saturday after representing his country.