Ice Hockey-Neck guards mandatory for players at 2026 Winter Olympics, BBC reports
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will make neck guards mandatory for players at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the BBC reported on Wednesday.
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Piastri surprised by 'harsh' Brazil penalty
LAS VEGAS :McLaren's Oscar Piastri says he was surprised by the severity of the 10-second penalty he received for a collision at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday and expects further talks with Formula One's governing body to understand the decision.
Exeter City postpone match due to stadium fire damage
Exeter City have postponed their League One game against Burton Albion on Saturday after they were unable to complete repairs and safety checks following a fire at their stadium, the club said.
Norris expects Vegas to be trickier than last two races he won
LAS VEGAS :McLaren's Formula One championship leader Lando Norris played down his chances of a third win in a row on Wednesday and said he expected Las Vegas to be trickier than his last two races in Mexico and Brazil.
Hamilton denies Ferrari friction after Elkann criticism
LAS VEGAS :Lewis Hamilton has dismissed suggestions of friction within Ferrari after team chairman John Elkann's recent comments that he and teammate Charles Leclerc should "focus on driving and talk less".
Weatherald and Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener
Opening batter Jake Weatherald and pace bowler Brendan Doggett will make their debuts for Australia in the first Ashes clash in Perth on Friday, the first time since January 2019 that two new baggy green caps have been handed out before a single test.
Players' association says close to deal with Tennis Australia over lawsuit
BENGALURU :The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) is nearing a settlement with Tennis Australia over a lawsuit filed against several of the sport's governing bodies seeking reforms, lawyers for the advocacy group said on Wednesday.
Cadillac set clear targets for first year in F1
LAS VEGAS :Cadillac team boss Graeme Lowdon says Formula One's newest team will set out clear targets for their debut next season, focusing on execution and development rather than headline results.