Speed skating-Schouten takes women's 3,000m gold
BEIJING : The Netherlands' Irene Schouten won gold in the women's 3,000m speed skating at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Saturday.
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Snowboarding-White says Beijing will be his final competition
ZHANGJIAKOU, China : American snowboarder Shaun White, who became the face of the sport by winning three gold medals, said on Saturday the Beijing Olympics would be his last snowboarding competition and that he would retire from all contests.
Comoros to use fullback in goal against Cameroon
YAOUNDE : Comoros Islands were forced to field a fullback in goal for Monday’s Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie against hosts Cameroon in Yaounde after being refused permission to use goalkeeper Ali Ahamada, despite him returning a negative COVID-19 test result.
Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018
ROME : Mario Balotelli was named in the Italy squad for the first time since 2018 on Monday, as the Adana Demirspor striker joined seven uncapped players in Roberto Mancini's 35-man training camp selection.
Watford sack manager Ranieri
Watford sacked manager Claudio Ranieri on Monday following their 3-0 home defeat by Norwich City, which left the Premier League club two points below the safety zone in 19th place.
US sending large, experienced team to reclaim share of medals in Beijing
The United States will send its second-largest Winter Olympic contingent to compete in Beijing next month, with 222 athletes vying to bring home medals after a disappointing outing in Pyeongchang.
Olympic-Veteran forward Coyne Schofield named captain of US women's ice hockey team
Olympic gold medallist Kendall Coyne Schofield will serve as captain of the U.S. women's ice hockey team at the Beijing Games next month, USA Hockey announced on Monday.
Snowboarding-Krol eyes Olympic medal after first World Cup win
Polish snowboarder Aleksandra Krol is hoping her third time at the Winter Olympics will prove lucky as she targets a podium finish in Beijing buoyed up by her first World Cup win.