Renton boxing star pledges to bring back Commonwealth gold to thank community for support
Renton boxer Caitlin Kelly has pledged to bring back Commonwealth gold to thank the community for their support.
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani welcomed back warmly in Anaheim - ESPN
ANAHEIM, Calif. — When he prepared for his first at-bat in Tuesday's top of the first, fans saluted him with a standing ovation. When he roped a line drive down the right-field line two innings later, «MVP» chants greeted him as he reached third base. And when he was intentionally walked in the 10th inning — paving the way for Mookie Betts' game-breaking three-run homer immediately thereafter, setting up the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-2 victory — the largest Angel Stadium crowd of the season jeered loudly.
Wrestler Sangram Singh To Face Pakistans Ali Raza Nasir On MMA Debut
Sangram Singh, India's first male wrestler and the first ambassador of the Wrestling Federation of India (2014-2015), will square off against Ali Raza Nasir of Pakistan at the Gama International Fighting Championship on September 21 at Heroes sq. 1 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Sangram expressed his enthusiasm for this new chapter, stating, "I envision a future where Indian athletes stand proudly on international stages and can develop their career in Mixed Martial Arts. My own journey from wrestling to MMA isn't just for me; I hope to build the sport in India and also pave inroads for our young Indian fighters to travel places and participate. I hope to inspire them to believe that with commitment and effort, they too can achieve greatness globally."
Manchester United have finally fixed a problem that Ralf Rangnick spotted five years ago
Ahead of Manchester United's 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in April 2022, Ralf Rangnick unpinned a grenade and launched it.
Afghanistan's Taliban Government Bans 'Violent' Mixed Martial Arts
Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), believing it to be un-Islamic, its sports authority said in a statement on Wednesday. The order was passed down by Afghanistan's morality police in the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice after an investigation into the sport's compliance with Islamic law, or sharia, the statement and local media said. "It was found that the sport is problematic with respect to sharia and it has many aspects which are contradictory to the teachings of Islam," the Taliban government sports authority said in a statement sent to AFP.
Afghanistan's Taliban Government Bans 'Violent' Mixed Martial Arts
Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), believing it to be un-Islamic, its sports authority said in a statement on Wednesday. The order was passed down by Afghanistan's morality police in the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice after an investigation into the sport's compliance with Islamic law, or sharia, the statement and local media said. "It was found that the sport is problematic with respect to sharia and it has many aspects which are contradictory to the teachings of Islam," the Taliban government sports authority said in a statement sent to AFP.
Jackie Chan to carry torch ahead of Paralympic opening ceremony
Hong Kong-born martial arts actor Jackie Chan was named on Sunday as one of the torchbearers in the lead-up to the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Paris.
Raksha Bandhan, Mother's Cooking Classes: How Manu Bhaker Is Spending Time Off After Winning Olympics Medal
India's Paris Olympics 2024 shooting sensation Manu Bhaker has been spending valuable time at her home, and posted pictures of what she was up to as she celebrated Raksha Bandhan. The Olympic double-medalist gave a glimpse into how she was spending time during the festive occasion, posting pictures with her brother as well as of her cooking at home. Bhaker won two bronzes at Paris Olympics 2024, one in the 10m air pistol women's event, and the other in the mixed team event along with Sarabjot Singh.