Athletics-Briton Ujah gets 22-month ban for doping violation
(Reuters) - British sprinter Chijindu Ujah has been banned for 22 months for a doping violation at last year's Tokyo Olympics, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday.
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Meet 22-year-old 'phenom' Erling Haaland, the striker who has taken the Premier League by storm
Manchester City this season, recorded his 20th goal of the season, in all competitions, on Saturday when he scored against Southampton at the Etihad stadium in what was just his 13th game for the team. It was also his 15th Premier League goal of the season in nine games, which has already tied him with the most goals for Man City in the last season by Kevin de Bruyne. Known for his speed, strength and clinical finishing, the 22-year old striker from Norway, who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall, has taken the English Premier League by storm, breaking and setting new records in almost every single match. The goal against the Saints on Saturday was also his 10th straight game on the goal sheet for Man City. He has already scored three hat-tricks in the Premier League that too in three consecutive home games, making him the first player to achieve the feat in the Premier League. Haaland has achieved the record in just eight games to become the quickest player in league history to score three hat-tricks, beating the previous record of 48 games, set by Michael Owen way back in 1998.
Casemiro showed what he brings to Manchester United in two seconds vs Everton
Manchester United players rushed to him when they went ahead and Erik ten Hag embraced him at full-time. No, not Cristiano Ronaldo; Casemiro.
‘You’re so good b***h’ – Lisandro Martinez sends message to Manchester United star David De Gea after Everton win
Lisandro Martinez hailed Manchester United team-mate David De Gea following his performance in a win against Everton, exclaiming: ‘You’re so good b***h’.
David de Gea identifies what Casemiro has added to Manchester United squad
Goalkeeper David de Gea hailed the experience that Casemiro has brought to Manchester United following his first Premier League start for the club.
Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu forced to retire aged 24 due to heart condition
Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu has been forced to end his playing career aged just 24 due to a hereditary heart condition.
How to watch Copenhagen v Man City in the Champions League – TV channel, live stream details, kick-off time
Manchester City return to Champions League action against Copenhagen on Tuesday, October 11. The match kicks off at 5:45pm at the Parken Stadium. City have had a flawless start to their European campaign as they look to win their first Champions League title.
'Immature, sad, disappointing': Kapil Dev in the eye of a social media storm for his comments on mental health and pressure
mental health' of sportspersons amid choc-a-bloc event calendars, mounting expectations and time away from families. The conversation around mental health is slowly taking on a mature hue in India, as more and more people accept the fact that it is very important to talk about things that are pulling you down mentally and to seek help to rectify that. Around the world, more and more athletes are openly talking about their mental health, taking mental health breaks and actively talking about how the rigours of modern-day sport, which has so many more facets now than just on-field play, adds immense mental pressure. Mental health is a very very important subject, not just for athletes, but for every single one of us. It wasn't a big surprise then to see many, many fans react angrily to comments made by India's 1983 cricket World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev at an event recently. In a video that has gone viral, Kapil can be seen talking about "pressure" and "depression" in what many feel is a derogatory way, calling them "American words". "I hear a lot of times on TV these days, there's a lot of pressure, (we) play the IPL, so there's so much pressure. Then I only say one thing - don't play. What is pressure? If a player has passion, there will be no pressure. I can't understand these American words like pressure, depression. I don't understand these. I'm a farmer and we played to enjoy, and there can't be any pressure in enjoyment," Kapil said at the 'Chat with Champions' event.