Adversity a strength for Canadian rugby sevens player Olivia Apps
Olivia Apps knows how adversity can shape a person.
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Disgraced former Co-op Bank boss Paul Flowers could face jail over £100,000 fraud
The disgraced former Co-op Bank boss Paul Flowers faces a possible jail sentence after admitting a catalogue of fraud worth almost £100,000.
'I've ditched my jeans for a pair of £23 New Look summer trousers - they're perfect with pumps and sandals'
New Look shoppers are 'ditching' jeans for a pair of 'comfortable' wide leg trousers that are 'ideal' for wearing to the office or while travelling on holiday. Those who have picked up the cotton bottoms claim that they are the 'perfect mix' of comfort and style and can be styled with virtually any pair of shoes, be it pumps or sandals.
Norway's Ruud hoping to hit top form at Paris Games
PARIS : Paris is a city that holds plenty of good memories for Casper Ruud and the Norwegian is hoping his form will peak at the right time to give him a shot at the medals in the Olympics.
Verstappen won't tone down foul language to please critics
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium : Three-time Formula One champion and current leader Max Verstappen has no intention of changing how he speaks to his Red Bull team despite facing criticism, the Dutch driver said on Thursday.
Security to be boosted following pitch invasion
PARIS : Paris Olympics organisers said they would boost security at the Games and ensure security staff are available and well trained after a pitch invasion at a soccer match between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday.
Gymnastics-German gymnasts choose full-body suits for comfort, freedom
PARIS : Some of Germany's female Olympic gymnasts at the Paris Games opted for full-body suits in training on Thursday, a fashion choice that has had profound repercussions for young competitors and inspired women to wear what makes them feel at ease.
Breaking-Lithuanian Banevic, 17, eyes Paris gold
VILNIUS : Lithuanian Dominika Banevic, 17, is confident of winning the gold medal in breaking’s Olympic debut in Paris, despite her young age and coming from a country with no tradition in the sport.