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COVID-19 Was "A Disaster" For Badminton, Says BWF Chief

Badminton is finally emerging from a pandemic that was "threatening the sport", world federation chief Thomas Lund told AFP, but China's zero-Covid policy means it may face further damaging disruption. Badminton World Federation secretary general Lund said the coronavirus pandemic made 2020 and 2021 "a disaster" for the game, forcing tournament cancellations worldwide and slashing finances to the bone. The situation is gradually returning to normal and in June the BWF announced an expanded calendar for the next four years that adds four more tournaments to the world tour.

Alex Corretja salutes Rafael Nadal's determination amid 'one of the most difficult seasons of his career'

Rafael Nadal is enduring his most difficult year as he prepares for the US Open, according to Eurosport expert Alex Corretja. The Spaniard has dealt with injury problems for much of the last few years and the physical problems for the 36-year-old do not seem to be abating. Ad Nadal won both the Australian Open and French Open, but after withdrawing before his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios he has had little chance to prepare for the upcoming US Open, which begins on August 31.

Grateful and sad, the bittersweet farewell to 4 legends of sport

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Antony sparks transfer merry-go-round amid Man Utd transfer, Hakim Ziyech and Anthony Elanga set to move – Paper Round

All aboard the transfer merry-go-round Antony is “increasingly confident” that he will complete an £80 million move to Manchester United from Ajax this week, according to the Mail. The Brazilian forward has already agreed personal terms with United, with a five-year contract in the pipeline, while his representatives have started searching for houses in Cheshire. Antony’s arrival is set to spark a transfer merry-go-round that could see Hakim Ziyech return to Ajax from Chelsea.

Ciara Mageean magic inspiring a new audience

For Ciara Mageean, some of the praise coming her way doesn't feel quite right.

Report: Lakers near trade to acquire Patrick Beverley from Jazz

Darvin Ham has come in preaching defense first as the way to turn this team around. Now he has his prophet to spread that message.

Usain Bolt To Trademark His Iconic Celebration Pose

Usain Bolt, the legendary track athlete, has filed to trademark a silhouette of his arms crossing his body and pointing up into the sky. Bolt submitted the application to the USPTO (the United States Patent and Trademark Office) last week, and according to the file, he plans to use the emblem in sports bars, restaurants as well as on clothing, jewellery and shoes. The filing describes the trademark as a silhouette of a man in a "distinctive stance," with one arm lifted and pointing upward and the other bent and pointing to the head.

'Respectful' Team P.E.I. wins praise, medals at Special Olympics competition

Team P.E.I. came home from its first Special Olympics competition in three years with a bucket-load of medals and plenty of praise from opponents and officials.

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COVID-19 Was "A Disaster" For Badminton, Says BWF Chief

Alex Corretja salutes Rafael Nadal's determination amid 'one of the most difficult seasons of his career'

Grateful and sad, the bittersweet farewell to 4 legends of sport

Antony sparks transfer merry-go-round amid Man Utd transfer, Hakim Ziyech and Anthony Elanga set to move – Paper Round

Ciara Mageean magic inspiring a new audience

Report: Lakers near trade to acquire Patrick Beverley from Jazz

Usain Bolt To Trademark His Iconic Celebration Pose

'Respectful' Team P.E.I. wins praise, medals at Special Olympics competition