Fernandez, Andreescu highlight Canadian team for Billie Jean Cup finals
Leylah Fernandez and Bianca Andreescu will headline the Canadian women's team at the Billie Jean King Cup finals next month in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Pauline Ferrand-Prevot wins inaugural UCI Gravel World Championships in dramatic fashion
Race favourite Pauline Ferrand-Prevot held her nerve to clinch the inaugural UCI Gravel World Championships in Veneto on Saturday. After a gruelling 140km, the Frenchwoman pipped Sina Frei, of Switzerland, to the post in a time of 4:09:07 following a dramatic sprint finish. Ad The pair had dropped Italy's Chiara Teocchi and Germany's Jade Treffeisen inside the final 500 metres.
Manuel Akanji: Man City star shows he's a maths genius in outrageous video
Manchester City star Manuel Akanji is a maths genius.
WorldSBK Portimao: Aegerter breaks lap record for WorldSSP pole
Ten Kate Yamaha’s Dominique Aegerter claimed WorldSSP pole position on Saturday morning with a new all-time lap record at Portimao.
International Olympic Committee proposes 'appointed CEO' in place of elected Secretary General in IOA
International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed far-reaching changes to the constitution of the national sports apex body during a joint meeting in Switzerland last month. Representatives of the IOC, Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), IOA and Sports Ministry had a meeting in Lausanne on September 27, following a "final warning" by the international sports umbrella body to ban the national Olympic body if elections are not announced before the next IOC executive board meeting (December 5-7).
IOC Proposes 'Appointed CEO' In Place Of Elected Secretary General In IOA
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) may have an "appointed CEO" instead of an elected Secretary General after the December elections as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed far-reaching changes to the constitution of the national sports apex body during a joint meeting in Switzerland last month. Representatives of the IOC, Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), IOA and Sports Ministry had a meeting in Lausanne on September 27, following a "final warning" by the international sports umbrella body to ban the national Olympic body if elections are not announced before the next IOC executive board meeting (December 5-7).
Watch: Graeme Swann's Hilarious Celebration After Taking Catch In The Stands
Former England spinner Graeme Swann shook off whatever rust he may have gathered to show off his fielding skills during a T10 European Cricket match between Italy and Switzerland. As an Italy player hit the ball for a six, Swann took a diving catch in the stands. He then immediately wheeled away in passionate celebration, clearly proud of his feat. While it was a rough day for the Switzerland fielders, Swann was definitely having a good day, with this catch his second in the crowd on the day.
Manuel Akanji and Sergio Gomez to start - Man City predicted line-up for Southampton fixture
Manuel Akanji and Sergio Gomez could be rewarded for their impressive performances of late by starting Manchester City's Premier League fixture against Southampton on Saturday.