Russia and Belarus boxers should compete, IBA president says
Russia and Belarus athletes should be able to compete under their flag, said International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev on Friday.
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Cork City coast to victory against UCD
In front of an attendance of 4,857 at Turners Cross, Cork City got their first victory since returning to the Premier Division in convincing fashion over UCD.
Marte Olsbu Roiseland beats Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold as Norway take podium one-two in Nove Mesto
Norway secured a stunning World Cup one-two in the women's biathlon 7.5km sprint as Marte Olsbu Roiseland edged out compatriot Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold in Nove Mesto. The seven-time Olympic medallist returned to winning ways with a time of 19:28.4 to take gold in the Czech Republic and climb to 20th in the overall standings, while Tandrevold will head into the weekend in sixth.
Norway take podium one-two in Nove Mesto
Norway secured a stunning World Cup one-two in the women's biathlon 7.5km sprint as Marte Olsbu Roiseland edged out compatriot Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold in Nove Mesto. The seven-time Olympic medallist returned to winning ways with a time of 19:28.4 to take gold in the Czech Republic and climb to 20th in the overall standings, while Tandrevold will head into the weekend in sixth.
Mikaela Shiffrin places 4th in super-G, closes on overall title, remains 1 shy of wins record
Mikaela Shiffrin placed fourth in a World Cup super-G on Friday, her first race since the world championships ended two weeks ago, and remains one shy of the career World Cup wins record of 86.
Troubled Jones set to make new bid for UFC greatness
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones returns to the octagon on Saturday in Las Vegas after a three-year absence seeking to re-state his claim to be the greatest fighter of all time, despite his many troubles.
Broch Estrup leads as Mehaffey misses cut
A fine second-round 66 has left Nicole Broch Estrup on top of the leaderboard at the Joburg Ladies Open at Modderfontein Golf Club while Olivia Mehaffey missed the cut with the damage mostly done on Wednesday.
Boe cruises to yet another sprint victory
Johannes Thingnes Boe marked his return to World Cup action with yet another sprint victory as he continued his perfect campaign in Nove Mesto. Streaking away with the overall Biathlon World Cup title, Boe has been particularly dominant in the sprint discipline, winning every World Cup event, along with last month’s World Championship title in Oberhof.