Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games for cross-checking Senators player in face after empty-net goal
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Mouthguard tech a huge step forward for player safety, says ex-Scotland scrum half Lawson
Former Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson said smart mouthguards were "a huge step forward" in making rugby safer after hooker George Turner became the first player in the Six Nations to have a Head Injury Assessment following an alert from the technology.
Teenage Pakistan Tennis Player, Collapses In Room, Dies During ITF Junior Event
A teenage Pakistani tennis player, Zainab Ali Naqvi, died of suspected heart attack after collapsing in her room following a practice session ahead of an ITF junior tournament. The 17-year-old died while being taken to hospital late on Monday night. She was accompanied by her grandmother who sought help after the youngster fainted. "It is very sad because Zainab was a very promising player on the women's circuit and enthusiastically working hard to win the ITF junior competitions," a senior Pakistan Tennis Federation official said.
Former player NBA Bryn Forbes arrested on family felony violence charge one year after misdemeanor assault
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Soccer player dies after being struck by lightning during game
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Imran Tahir Becomes Fourth Player Ever To Claim 500 wickets In T20 Cricket
South Africa's experienced spinner Imran Tahir completed 500 wickets in the T20 format and became just the fourth player to achieve the remarkable feat. The 44-year-old completed the feat during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) clash between Rangpur Riders and Khulna Tigers. He played a crucial role in Rangpur's victory with his figure of 5/26 in his four-over spell. With this five-wicket haul, he joined the elite company of Dwayne Bravo, Rashid Khan and Sunil Narine. Former West Indies skipper DJ Bravo leads the chart with 624 wickets in 571 appearances in the T20 format. Afghanistan's ace spinner Rashid Khan has scalped 556 wickets in 410 matches and West Indies mystery spinner Sunil Narine sits on the third spot with 532 wickets to his name.
Shamar Joseph, Amy Hunter Win ICC Player Of The Month Awards
Latest pace sensation Shamar Joseph on Tuesday became the first West Indian to win the Men's ICC Player of the Month award for his heroics in the Australia Test series. Ireland's explosive young batter Amy Hunter claimed the honour in the women's category after her dominance against Zimbabwe. The ICC revealed the award winners for January on Tuesday after shortlists were announced last week. Joseph enjoyed a stellar start to his West Indies career.
Jasper Cooper receives Player-of-the-Year accolade as Kent Tennis reveal winners of their annual awards including lifetime achievement honour for Canterbury Lawn Tennis Club’s Stephen Woodley
Canterbury’s Jasper Cooper collected his award for Player-of-the-Year at the Kent LTA’s annual ceremony on Saturday.