Sweden's Wrana siblings win world mixed doubles curling championship on home ice
Swedish brother and sister Rasmus and Isabella Wrana won the world mixed doubles curling championship Saturday with an 8-4 doubling of Estonia in Östersund, Sweden.
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"Big-Game Players": Gukesh D Picks MS Dhoni And Tennis Great As 'Inspirations'
India's latest chess sensation D Gukesh admires the way charismatic former India skipper MS Dhoni and iconic tennis player Novak Djokovic soak intense pressure, saying he gets inspired by that special trait of the two special athletes. Gukesh, 17, scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto recently to become the youngest ever challenger to the world title, bettering a record created by the legendary Garry Kasparov 40 years ago. The triumph entitles Gukesh a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year.
Erling Haaland injury latest ahead of Man City clash with Nottingham Forest
It remains unclear whether Erling Haaland will travel with the Manchester City squad to the East Midlands for their Premier League match with Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
'A great opportunity' - Juan Mata drops next job hint as he makes Manchester United return
Juan Mata has been spotted back in Manchester United gear this week as he promotes the club’s 2024 pre-season tour of the USA.
Erling Haaland injury latest as Pep Guardiola drops hint for Man City vs Nottingham Forest
Manchester City could have their talismanic striker Erling Haaland back in their team to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this weekend after Pep Guardiola's hint.
"Big-Game Players": Gukesh D Picks MS Dhoni And Tennis Great As 'Inspirations'
India's latest chess sensation D Gukesh admires the way charismatic former India skipper MS Dhoni and iconic tennis player Novak Djokovic soak intense pressure, saying he gets inspired by that special trait of the two special athletes. Gukesh, 17, scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto recently to become the youngest ever challenger to the world title, bettering a record created by the legendary Garry Kasparov 40 years ago. The triumph entitles Gukesh a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year.
Montpellier striker Akor Adams eyes Super Eagles call-up despite fierce competition
Montpellier’s Nigerian forward Akor Adams passes the ball during the French L1 football match between Montpellier and Le Havre at Mosson Stadium in Montpellier, Southern France on August 13, 2023. (Photo: AFP)
Period anxiety and white shorts linked to drop in performance, says study author
Women's soccer teams have been ditching white shorts as part of a growing trend aimed at tackling period anxiety in sport, and new research shows that women's teams who play in white perform worse.