Elise Christie reveals shock retirement U-turn as speed skater targets 2026 Olympics
Elise Christie will come out of retirement and try to win a medal at the 2026 Olympics without financial backing.
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Shock exit for Garbine Muguruza as seeds tumble at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
DUBAI: A day of stunning upsets at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Wednesday saw defending champion Garbine Muguruza, 2021 finalist Barbora Krejcikova, former two-time winner Elina Svitolina and sixth seed Iga Swiatek all fail to advance beyond the second round.
Atletico Madrid suffer shock loss to lowly Levante
Atletico Madrid slid to a 1-0 loss at home to Levante on Wednesday as Diego Simeone's side blew the chance to climb back into the Champions League places in Spain. The reigning La Liga champions failed to register a single shot on target as bottom side Levante won for only the second time in 24 games this season courtesy of Gonzalo Melero's second-half goal.
'Honour crimes' in Iran: Country in shock after murder of 17-year-old girl
Meanwhile, Turkey's president visited the United Arab Emirates this week. Recep Tayyip Erdogan hoped to bring the two countries closer during his two-day visit. Some 13 cooperation agreements were signed in various sectors. The UAE and Turkey are trying turn the page on their previously strained relationship and move to an economic partnership.
Beijing 2022: US slip up against Slovakia in ice hockey shock
The United States suffered a shock 3-2 shootout loss to Slovakia in the quarter-finals of the men's ice hockey tournament at the Beijing Games as their opponents set up a chance to claim the country's first ever Olympic medal in the sport. Peter Cehlarik clinched the victory as the only skater to score in the nail-biting shootout by beating US netminder Strauss Mann after overtime ended with the game tied at 2-2.
Cristiano Ronaldo's shock celebration and more moments missed from Manchester United win over Brighton
Manchester United returned to winning ways against Brighton in the Premier League on Tuesday.
European Trio 'Circling' Around Cristiano Ronaldo If Man United Star Makes Shock Exit From Old Trafford
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner made an immediate impact on his return to Old Trafford last summer, with Ronaldo scoring 14 times in 26 appearances for United.
Stone Cold Steve Austin: People in WWE believe legend’s shock WrestleMania match ‘is happening’
Stone Cold Steve Austin‘s return to the ring “is happening”, at least if people within WWE are to be believed.