Russia sanctions must remain in 2023: Olympics chief
The sporting sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine must remain firmly in place in 2023, the head of the International Olympic Committee insisted Friday.
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Green hydrogen: Fuel of the future has ‘big potential’ but a worrying blind spot, scientists warn
Made exclusively with renewable power, green hydrogen is emerging as a promising alternative to polluting fossil fuels. But this much-touted fuel of the future may have a pitfall.
'A dream come true,' says Austrian world junior coach on returning home to N.S.
Kirk Furey boarded a plane at age 16 with the knowledge his hockey journey — his dream — would likely take him far from home.
Which are some of the best photographs taken in 2022?
From Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the first football World Cup in the Middle East and Iran's anti-government protests to the Tour de France, there has been no shortage of news events this year to keep the world's photographers busy.
Fury says Joshua fight is off: ‘It’s officially over’
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk (R) and Britain’s Anthony Joshua (L) compete during the heavyweight boxing rematch for the WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF titles, at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah, on August 20, 2022. – Usyk won his rematch against Anthony Joshua by split decision to retain his world heavyweight titles in just his fourth fight in the division in Saudi Arabia late tonight. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Newcastle boss Howe lauds Saint-Maximin’s abilities
NEWCASTLE: Allan Saint-Maximin is a whole lot more than just a Newcastle United impact sub to head coach Eddie Howe.
Pelé’s family gathers at hospital in Sao Paulo
SAO PAULO: Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where the 82-year-old global icon has been since the end of November. Doctors said earlier this week that Pelé’s cancer had advanced, adding the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” related to “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions.” No other hospital statements have been published since. Edson Cholbi Nascimento, one of Pelé’s sons and known as Edinho, arrived Saturday, one day after he gave a news conference to deny he would visit his father in hospital.
Djokovic hopes for warm welcome on Australian Open return
DUBAI: Novak Djokovic is hoping he will receive a warm welcome from the public when he returns to the Australian Open next month, now that the drama surrounding his vaccination status and deportation is officially behind him. A nine-time champion at Melbourne Park, Djokovic was unable to compete in the opening Grand Slam of the season in 2022 after he was deported from Australia over fears he would incite anti-vax sentiment. As a result of his deportation, Djokovic was banned from entering Australia again but that decision has been reversed and the world number five is pleased he will get the chance to vie for a 10th title in Melbourne and a men’s record-equalling 22nd major crown overall.