Russia says it's captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter
Russia claimed on Monday that it captured the Ukrainian village of Levadne as it probes for weakness along the war’s roughly 1,000km front line.
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Projecting the College Football Playoff top 12 at midseason - ESPN
At the midpoint of the season, the No. 1 team in the country is open for the College Football Playoff selection committee to debate.
Ukraine's growth in its own military capability a sign it can prevail - Bruegel thinktank
A new commission, a new European parliament, and a new U.S. administration. What does this all mean for the future of Europe amid a host of global geopolitical challenges? Euronews' Shona Murray spoke to Jacob Kirkegaard, Senior Fellow at the Bruegel thinktank for the Europe Conversation.
Lakshya Sen Bows Out; Indian Challenge Ends In Arctic Open
Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen squandered a one-game advantage to lose to Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the pre-quarterfinals of the Arctic Open badminton tournament in Vantaa, Finland on Thursday. The 23-year-old toiled hard for one hour 10 minutes before going down 21-19 18-21 15-21 to his seventh seeded opponent in the second round of the Super 500 tournament. It was a tough day for India, as all the country's shuttlers lost their matches, ending their challenge. Indian qualifier Kiran George, who had defeated World No. 25 Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei on Wednesday, was brushed aside 17-21 8-21 by fifth seed Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in the men's singles event.
Rafael Nadal retiring from professional tennis
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Rafa Nadal's retirement statement
The following is Rafa Nadal's retirement statement in which the 22-times Grand Slam champion said on Thursday that he would end his career at the Davis Cup next month:
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya "Surprised" At Dipa Karmakar's Retirement
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday wrote to Dipa Karmakar conveying his surprise at her decision to retire, a couple of days after the trailblazing Indian gymnast called time on her career. The 31-year-old Karmakar, who became the first Indian woman gymnast to represent the country at the Games in the 2016 Rio Olympics and finished fourth, announced her retirement on Monday. "I got to know about your retirement from gymnastics. While your decision surprised me, I have full faith that you have taken this decision keeping in mind your priorities in life and the experiences that you have had. I completely respect your decision," Mandaviya wrote in a letter to Karmakar.
Juventus Readmitted To ECA After Failed Super League Revolt
Juventus have been readmitted to the European Club Association (ECA) after the Serie A club's failed bid to create a continental Super League, the organisation's chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on Thursday. Italy's most successful club, Juve abandoned the ECA in order to push for the so-called European Super League, which was launched in April 2021 but quickly collapsed after fan anger and threats from governing bodies UEFA and FIFA. "I am pleased to welcome Juventus back to our family. Now, all top division clubs in over 20 countries are ECA members," Al-Khelaifi, who is also president of Paris Saint-Germain, said during the ECA's General Assembly in Athens.