Katie Boulter rates her week in Birmingham as ‘huge step forward’ despite defeat
Katie Boulter rated her week in Birmingham as a “huge step forward” after losing to former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep in the quarter-finals.
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Zelensky adviser: Ukraine can win war in '3 to 6 months' if it gets heavy weapons soon
Podolyak, a former journalist who became an adviser to Zelensky after the February 24 Russian invasion of Ukraine, reacted to Thursday's visit by the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania, hailing it a symbol of a united Europe standing behind Ukraine.
Iais Hagi in Rangers injury update as he offers fans glimpse into gruelling recovery fight
Ianis Hagi has revealed how he continued putting the sweat into his Rangers rehab even when he was sizzling in Seville.
Sheffield United's historic Bramall Lane chosen to host England vs Germany international clash
Sheffield United are set to host yet more international football this year. The club's historic Bramall Lane home ground is not only gearing up for next month’s UEFA Women’s Euros, but it will also stage the upcoming men’s under 21 showdown with Germany.
Ready for the EU? Leaders in Kyiv pledge arms, candidate status for Ukraine
And that is not the only headline to come out of this Thursday's press conference. France is to deliver six more Caesar howitzers, weapons aimed at re-energising the Ukrainian defence in the Donbas, as Russia squeezes the city of Severodonetsk. This is a major symbolic show of support for Ukraine, but to what end?
Ex-Weightlifting Chiefs Banned For Life Over Doping Cover-Up
Former International Weightlifting Federation chiefs Tamas Ajan and Nicu Vlad were banned for life on Thursday for their role in a doping cover-up. Ajan, an 83-year-old Hungarian, was president of the body for 20 years before being forced to resign in April 2020. Romanian Vlad, 58, a former Olympic weightlifting champion, was a vice-president. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said it received requests for arbitration of anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) against Ajan and Vlad in December 2021 "in relation to their alleged involvement in tampering with the doping control process and complicity in anti-doping rule violations involving multiple weightlifting athletes over a period of many years since 2012".
Novak Djokovic warned over 'fatal mistake' in brutal putdown after Rafael Nadal comparison
Novak Djokovic has been told he made a "fatal mistake" by failing to get vaccinated as the Serb was slammed by former pro Ion Tiriac, who told the 20-time Major champion he would never be like Rafael Nadal or John McEnroe. The world No 3 has already been forced out of several tournaments this year due to his unvaccinated status.
Ex-Weightlifting Chiefs Banned For Life Over Doping Cover-Up
Former International Weightlifting Federation chiefs Tamas Ajan and Nicu Vlad were banned for life on Thursday for their role in a doping cover-up. Ajan, an 83-year-old Hungarian, was president of the body for 20 years before being forced to resign in April 2020. Romanian Vlad, 58, a former Olympic weightlifting champion, was a vice-president. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said it received requests for arbitration of anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) against Ajan and Vlad in December 2021 "in relation to their alleged involvement in tampering with the doping control process and complicity in anti-doping rule violations involving multiple weightlifting athletes over a period of many years since 2012".