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Bizarre 'Leaking Roof' Issue Halts India Badminton Star HS Prannoy's First Match Of 2025

India's HS Prannoy experienced a frustrating start to the season-opening Malaysia Super 100 badminton tournament as his match against Canada's Brian Yang was suspended midway due to a leaking roof at the Axiata Arena here on Tuesday. Prannoy, returning to action after the Olympics, was leading 21-12, 6-3 when rainwater began seeping through the roof, forcing play to stop on Court 3 about 25 minutes into the match. After a delay of over an hour, play resumed around 4:15 PM, but the match was halted again as the leak persisted.

LIV Golf's Niemann accepts special invite to Masters

LIV Golf's Joaquin Niemann was among two golfers who accepted a special invitation to compete in this year's Masters as part of the tournament's tradition of inviting leading international players who are not otherwise qualified for the event.

Pregnancy no longer considered an 'injury' in Canadian sports as funding improved for expecting athletes

After a remarkable year for women in sport, moms and mom-to-be athletes in Canada can head into the new year confident that pregnancy will no longer lead to financial drawbacks.

Neeraj Chopra To Reduce Time Spent With Coach Jan Zelezny In 2025. Here's Why

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will not train with his coach Jan Zelezny throughout the year and seek his guidance only when required, outgoing Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Adille Sumariwalla said on Tuesday. Chopra roped in three-time Olympic champion and world record holder Zelezny (98.48m) as his coach in November 2024, setting the ball rolling for the upcoming season, where he will defend his world title. Zelezny, 58, is widely considered the greatest javelin thrower of the modern era. The Czech won three Olympic gold medals (1992, 1996, 2000)and as many world titles (1993, 1995, 2001) in his illustrious career.

Big crowds on PWHL tour 'a privilege' for Montreal Victoire star Marie-Philip Poulin

Marie-Philip Poulin still gets a little emotional as she stands at centre ice in a packed arena, hearing O Canada.

Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne

SYDNEY : The blazing fire of the golden era of men's tennis has been reduced to dying embers without Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal but Novak Djokovic can send one last flame shooting into the Melbourne sky at this year's Australian Open.

Brittney Griner 'to go back working year-round' with Unrivaled - ESPN

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner said she's has had an enjoyable WNBA offseason — highlighted by time with her infant son, Bash — but she's also thankful to be going back to work.

Neeraj Chopra To Reduce Time Spent With Coach Jan Zelezny In 2025. Here's Why

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will not train with his coach Jan Zelezny throughout the year and seek his guidance only when required, outgoing Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Adille Sumariwalla said on Tuesday. Chopra roped in three-time Olympic champion and world record holder Zelezny (98.48m) as his coach in November 2024, setting the ball rolling for the upcoming season, where he will defend his world title. Zelezny, 58, is widely considered the greatest javelin thrower of the modern era. The Czech won three Olympic gold medals (1992, 1996, 2000)and as many world titles (1993, 1995, 2001) in his illustrious career.

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Bizarre 'Leaking Roof' Issue Halts India Badminton Star HS Prannoy's First Match Of 2025

LIV Golf's Niemann accepts special invite to Masters

Pregnancy no longer considered an 'injury' in Canadian sports as funding improved for expecting athletes

Neeraj Chopra To Reduce Time Spent With Coach Jan Zelezny In 2025. Here's Why

Big crowds on PWHL tour 'a privilege' for Montreal Victoire star Marie-Philip Poulin

Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne

Brittney Griner 'to go back working year-round' with Unrivaled - ESPN

Neeraj Chopra To Reduce Time Spent With Coach Jan Zelezny In 2025. Here's Why