JP McManus-owned pair on course for Naas Novice Hurdle
Owner JP McManus is set to be double-handed in Sunday's Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle, with both Dawn Rising and Inothewayurthinking on course for the Grade One.
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Andy Murray suffers first-round exit at Adelaide International
Andy Murray made an unhappy start to 2023 with a straight-sets defeat to Sebastian Korda at the Adelaide International.
Iranian chess player arrives in Spain after being warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab
DUBAI: An Iranian chess player arrived in Spain on Tuesday after receiving what a source close to her said were warnings not to return to Iran for competing without a hijab at an international tournament in Kazakhstan. Sara Khadem, born in 1997, took part in last week’s FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Almaty without the hijab — a headscarf mandatory under Iran’s strict dress codes.
Nadal calls for United Cup format tweaks to avoid dead rubbers
SYDNEY: Rafa Nadal likes the United Cup concept but says the mixed team tournament's format should be changed to ensure there were fewer dead rubbers going forward.
Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake
SANTOS: The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for football brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday (Jan 2) with a 24-hour wake.
Denmark's Dolberg leaves Sevilla for Hoffenheim loan
Denmark international Kasper Dolberg's loan from Nice to Sevilla has been cut short as a new loan deal saw the forward join German outfit Hoffenheim on Monday.
Champion Al-Attiyah wins Dakar second stage as Loeb struggles
Qatar's defending champion Nasser Al-Attiyah won the second stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Monday (Jan 2) to move his Toyota into second place overall behind three-times winner Carlos Sainz.
Nadal not too worried by shaky start to season before Australian Open
Rafa Nadal said losing two straight matches was hardly the ideal preparation for his Australian Open title defence, but the world number two believes he had no reason to feel alarmed ahead of the season's first Grand Slam starting in two weeks.