Nate Diaz issues UFC ultimatum, teases Jake Paul crossover bout
Nate Diaz has challenged the UFC to book him to fight within the next two months or release him from his contract – perhaps to even face Jake Paul in a crossover bout.
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Transgender athletes barred from International Rugby League
Transgender athletes are unable to compete in women’s international rugby league matches, including this year’s World Cup, the sport’s global governing body has announced.
Rising British star Oscar Kelly thrilled for 2022 World Triathlon Para Series
Rising star Oscar Kelly is relishing the prospect of showing a home crowd what he can do in Britain's first-ever standalone World Triathlon Para Series event. Today marks 50 days until Volvo 2022 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea, which will be taking place in the city on August 6.
'I had PTSD': Culture of abuse in British gymnastics leaves lasting legacy on its victims
By Amy Woodyatt and Amanda Davies, CNNUpdated 0842 GMT (1642 HKT) June 21, 2022London (CNN)For Claire Heafford, the abuse she says she suffered as a young gymnast has left a lasting mark on her life. Heafford, who's now in her 40s, told CNN Sport she experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after competing in British gymnastics in the 1990s, when she alleges, she was physically and emotionally abused. Now, she
Leaving Controversies Behind, Indians Shine At Asian Track Cycling Championship
The first Asian Championship happening after the pandemic in the cycling velodrome of Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is proving to be a historical one for India. The secretary-general of the Asian Cycling Federation and the former secretary-general of the Indian cycling federation, who is also said to be the person behind the success of the present generation of cyclists, Onkar Singh, told NDTV that this is an exceptional performance for India and the team has left the shadow of controversy behind. Onkar Singh also highlights the aim and ambition of the Indian cycling team for the World Cup, World Championships, and the road to the Paris Olympics.
Matt Fitzpatrick's US Open win to 'supercharge' Manchester-based Castore's expansion, boss says
The co-founder of sportwear brand Castore has hailed the exposure from Matt Fitzpatrick's US Open win as "priceless" that will help "supercharge" the brand's expansion across the Atlantic.
Rugby League latest sport to ban transgender players from international women's matches
Transgender athletes are unable to compete in women's international rugby league matches, including this year's World Cup, the sport's global governing body has announced.
Wrestler Satender Malik, who slapped referee, now fails dope test
TOI has learnt that Malik has been charged under 'Clause 2.3' of the anti-doping rule violation, which pertains to "evading, refusing or failing to submit to sample collection without compelling justification after notification by a duly authorised person". Malik's suspension period kicked off from June 15, the day the three-member ADDP pronounced its verdict. The panel noted that "since the athlete was provisionally suspended as evident from the notice of charge dated 10.11.2021, the athlete be given credit of period of his provisional suspension which he has already undergone for calculating his total period of ineligibility of 4 years." According to sources, Malik has challenged his life ban in the Court.