Figure skating-Russia's Valieva plans to resume career after serving doping ban
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva plans to resume her competitive career after she serves out the four-year ban imposed for failing a drugs test.
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Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - November 1, 2024
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Ex-Senators forward Alex Formenton files $20.5M suit against former agent
Former Ottawa Senators forward Alex Formenton has filed a lawsuit against his former representatives.
England Scrumhalf Spencer raring to go after six stuttering years
LONDON : Running onto the Twickenham pitch to play for England against New Zealand is a thrill for any player but for Ben Spencer Saturday's match will be extra special as he makes his first start after winning six caps off the bench over six years.
Little Master Of The Board: Kolkata's Anish Sarkar Becomes Youngest Rated Chess Prodigy At 3 Years
While most children of his age are absorbed in cartoons like Peppa Pig or Chhota Bheem, or simply playing with toys, young Anish Sarkar found his fascination in the quiet strategy of chess pieces, sparking a journey few could fathom. At just three years, eight months, and 19 days, the kid from Kaikhali in north Kolkata on Friday became the youngest rated chess player in history. Born on January 26, 2021, Anish made his debut in competitive chess with the West Bengal state Under-9 Open in October, securing an impressive 5.5 out of 8 points and finishing 24th overall defeating two rated players -- Arav Chatterjee and Ahilaan Baishya.
Man arrested after burglary of England captain Stokes' home
LONDON : British police said on Friday one man had been arrested following a burglary at the home of England test captain Ben Stokes when he was in Pakistan last month.
Five-star Jadeja restricts NZ to 235 before India collapse
:New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell and Will Young made half-centuries in energy-sapping conditions but the tourists were restricted to 235 by Ravindra Jadeja's five-wicket haul before India slumped to 86-4 on the first day of the third test in Mumbai on Friday.
Short keen on Australia captaincy for Pakistan T20 series
MELBOURNE : Top order batsman Matt Short will have a role in Australia's leadership group during the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and has put his hand up to stand in as captain with Mitchell Marsh away on paternity leave.