Leclerc hails 'healthier' Ferrari after first laps
:Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz sounded positive on Tuesday after their first laps in the car they hope will challenge dominant Formula One champions Red Bull this season.
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Ollie Pope hails 'unbelievable' Ben Stokes ahead of England captain joining 100 Test club
Ollie Pope has hailed England captain Ben Stokes for the “unbelievable achievement” of reaching 100 Test matches in his glittering career.
Indian Hammer Thrower Rachna Kumari Banned For 12 Years For Doping
Top Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari was on Tuesday banned for 12 years for failing multiple dope tests by the international federation's Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), essentially ending her career. The 30-year-old Kumari's dope sample, taken out-of-competition by the AIU last year, was found to contain steroids Stanozolol, Metandienone and Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone (DHCMT), Clenbuterol. "The AIU has banned Kumari (K.M.) Rachna (India) for 12 years from 24 November, 2023 for the Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Stanozolol, Metandienone, DHCMT, Clenbuterol). DQ results from 24 September 2023," the AIU said in a tweet.
Sainz still hopes to fight for a title with Ferrari
Carlos Sainz said he still hoped to fight for a title in his final season at Ferrari, before seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton takes his seat, but would also remain a team player.
Ratcliffe's stake in Manchester United approved by Premier League
LONDON: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's acquisition of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United was ratified by the Premier League on Tuesday (Feb 13) after he passed the organisation's owners' and directors' test. The US$1.25 billion deal, in which the INEOS chairman will also invest US$300 million into club infrastructure and take charge of the club's soccer operations, was struck in December. "Sir Jim Ratcliffe's acquisition of 25 per cent of Manchester United FC, and further investment of US$300 million in the club, has been approved by the Premier League Board following the completion of the OADT," a statement read. "The Board agreed to the change of the club's ownership structure last week, and this has now been officially ratified by an Independent Oversight Panel.
Leclerc hopes new Ferrari F1 car will be easier to drive
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz sounded positive on Tuesday at the launch of a 2024 car they expected to be easier to drive and develop through the longest of Formula One seasons.
India's Kuldeep says fit-again Jadeja available for third England test
India's Ravindra Jadeja is making steady progress in training after a hamstring injury and the experienced all-rounder would be available for this week's third test against England in Rajkot, spinner Kuldeep Yadav said on Tuesday.
England confident Ahmed's visa issues will be fixed before next India test
England's Rehan Ahmed ran into visa issues on the team's return to India from Abu Dhabi for the third test of their five-match series after the leg-spinner was briefly stopped at Rajkot airport due to a "paperwork discrepancy."