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Turkish Boxer Survives Earthquake, Enters World Championships

2023 will always be remembered as the annus horribilis of years in over a century by the Turks. While the nation lifts itself after a devastating earthquake and a series of aftershocks, it has left a scar on many. Rabia Topuz is one such. The 22-year old has been honing her boxing skills for 6 years and had qualified for the World Boxing Championships in Delhi for the first time. She was 5 weeks from boarding the flight to India, when on 6th February, an Earthquake measuring 7.8 on ritcher scale razed her home in Malatya in the Eastern Anatolian region of Turkey.

Canada's Kerri Einarson eyes playoffs after win vs. Turkey at women's curling worlds

Canada's Kerri Einarson scored a 10-4 decision over Turkey's Dilsat Yildiz to move one step closer to the playoff round at the women's world curling championship on Friday in Sandviken, Sweden.

Canada's Einarson falls to Japan at women's curling worlds

Canada's Kerri Einarson dropped a 6-5 decision to Japan's Satsuki Fujisawa at the women's world curling championship on Thursday.

Alfredo Morelos a Galatasaray target as Rangers striker’s agent ‘in talks’ with Turkish giants

Alfredo Morelos's agent has held talks with Turkish giants Galatasaray over a potential move in the summer, according to reports.

Ex-Germany midfielder and World Cup winner Ozil announces end of playing career

Germany's World Cup-winning midfielder Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from football at the age of 34 on Wednesday (Mar 22).

Ronnie O'Sullivan 'is incorrect' - Shaun Murphy responds to The Rocket over state of snooker comments

Shaun Murphy has responded to Ronnie O’Sullivan’s criticism of the sport after the seven-time world champion said snooker is in “the worst place it has ever been”. O'Sullivan made headlines speaking at the WST Classic in Leicester as he gave his perspective on the state of the sport. He began by saying «listen, snooker is in a bad place» before referencing the recent cancellation of the Turkish Masters for financial reasons.

Mesut Ozil announces retirement from football

Former Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from football at the age of 34.

Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil retires at 34

ISTANBUL: Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil, who won the World Cup in 2014, retired from soccer Wednesday at the age of 34.Özil said injuries played a role in his decision.“I’ve had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity,” Özil wrote on social media. “But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it’s become more and more clear that it’s time to leave the big stage of football.”His immediate retirement brings an early end to his season with Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir, where he made only seven appearances for the team.Özil won the Spanish league title with Real Madrid in 2012 and the FA Cup four times with Arsenal.

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Turkish Boxer Survives Earthquake, Enters World Championships

Canada's Kerri Einarson eyes playoffs after win vs. Turkey at women's curling worlds

Canada's Einarson falls to Japan at women's curling worlds

Alfredo Morelos a Galatasaray target as Rangers striker’s agent ‘in talks’ with Turkish giants

Ex-Germany midfielder and World Cup winner Ozil announces end of playing career

Ronnie O'Sullivan 'is incorrect' - Shaun Murphy responds to The Rocket over state of snooker comments

Mesut Ozil announces retirement from football

Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil retires at 34