Canada's Mackay, Sharpe reach World Cup podium in freestyle ski halfpipe
Two Canadian skiers have landed on the World Cup podium in freestyle halfpipe.
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I’m recovering fast, Brume tells athletics fans
Amusan, Ofili, Others Miss Track Grand Slam Olympics bronze medallist, Ese Brume, says she is recovering fast from the recent ‘horrible’ car crash in the United States. Brume, who won Nigeria’s long jump bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, narrowly survived the crash in which the car she was travelling with her friend, a Briton, was squeezed after it was hit from behind by an SUV.
Alpine skiing-Vonn marks World Cup return at 40 with top-15 finish in super-G
ST MORITZ : American skiing great Lindsey Vonn marked her return to the World Cup circuit for the first time in nearly six years by finishing 14th fastest in the super-G at St Moritz, Switzerland, on Saturday.
"We Are Trying To Work With States...": Sports Minister Raksha Khadse On India's Bid To Host 2036 Olympics
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse said that the central government is trying to raise the level of sports infrastructure and facilities in states ahead of the 2036 Olympics, for which India has placed bids to get hosting rights. Khadse spoke to ANI during a press conference in the national capital on Friday. Speaking about preparations for the 2036 Olympics and how the states are contributing to help India achieve this massive dream, Khadse told ANI, "State has a big role in sports. Sports is a state subject. We are trying to work with state governments on developing and improving sports facilities and infrastructure. We are trying to get the Olympics hosted in 2036. We are trying to bring that Olympic standard of infrastructure in all states, so that it gives an advantage to centre and state governments."
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Fury weighs in at career-high 281 pounds for Oleksandr Usyk bout - ESPN
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Tyson Fury, sporting a burly beard, leather jacket, jeans and shoes, weighed a career-high 281 pounds Friday evening at the Wonder Garden carnival for his unified heavyweight championship rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.
Barcelona unhappy with recent run but will fight to the end, says Flick
Barcelona will battle until the end to win titles, according to head coach Hansi Flick, who said he was unhappy with their current situation as they look to avoid a third consecutive home defeat in LaLiga when they host Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
What to know about 7 candidates running to be International Olympic Committee president
Seven International Olympic Committee members are running as candidates to be the next president in its first election since 2013.