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Exclusive: ‘Just one chance!’ – Martin Schmitt explains Nordic World Ski Championships pressure, tips close contest

Former German ski jumper Martin Schmitt believes that both the men’s and women’s competitions at the Nordic World Ski Championships will be extremely tight. Schmitt, himself a four-time gold medal winner at the world championships, now works as an expert for Eurosport and was speaking to preview the upcoming event. Ad He admits that Four Hills champion Halvor Egner Granerud is the favourite to continue his fine form but the competition on both sides is wide open.

Iga Swiatek 'like Novak Djokovic' but 'she can go off the rails' says former pro Mary Joe Fernandez

Two-time Grand Slam champion Mary Joe Fernandez has given her views on the career trajectories of WTA Tour stars Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. Both Swiatek and Gauff suffered very disappointing fourth-round defeats at the Australian Open, to Elena Rybakina and Jelena Ostapenko respectively, with each having held realistic ambitions of going all the way at Melbourne Park. Ad The Pole already has three Grand Slam titles to her name and will be seeking a third crown at Roland-Garros this year, having already established herself as the consistent world No.

Professional Triathletes Organisation announces Ibiza as inaugural host of the PTO European Open

The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced that Ibiza will host the first staging of the PTO European Open on May 6 as part of its 2023 PTO Tour calendar. The PTO European Open will feature a women’s and men’s 100km race (2km swim; 80km bike; 18km run) that will take place in Ibiza Town, set against the island’s idyllic Balearic backdrop and co-hosted alongside the 2023 World Triathlon Multisport Championships. The two PTO races will be broadcast live around the world to 170+ territories, courtesy of the PTO Tour’s partnerships with Warner Bros.

Welsh Open 2023: Robert Milkins opens up on what life-changing £230,000 pay cheque means after victory over Shaun Murphy

Last year, Robert Milkins admitted he was “struggling” to put food down on the table for his family such were his financial woes – but now the ‘Milkman’ has just claimed a “life-changing” £230,000 pay cheque after he won the Welsh Open. Just a month short of his 47th birthday, Milkins overcame Shaun Murphy 9-7 in a pulsating final at Venue Cymru to take the £80,000 winner’s prize as well as the Bet Victor European Series bonus of £150,000. Ad It is quite the turnaround from the man who, just last year, revealed that he was struggling to pay £30 for petrol.

'Through all this s***' – Tearful history-maker AJ Ginnis thanks loved ones after slalom silver at World Championships

AJ Ginnis gave an emotional account into what it meant for him after he finished runner-up in the slalom at the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships to earn Greece's first world championships medal in a winter Olympic sport. Ginnis earned his silver after finishing 0.20 seconds behind Norway's gold medallist Henrik Kristoffersen. Ad «Holy smokes.

Johannes Lochner and Laura Nolte win final World Cup event of the season to claim Crystal Globes

Johannes Lochner and Laura Nolte sealed Crystal Globe triumphs after victories in the final two-man and two-woman bobsleigh events of the season in Sigulda, though missed out in the overall competitions. Alongside partner Georg Fleischhauer, Lochner sealed a sixth straight win in the two-man event to seal the overall World Cup title after a stunning season for the duo.

Robert Milkins edges out Shaun Murphy in pulsating Welsh Open final to grab emotional glory

Robert Milkins held his nerve to edge out Shaun Murphy 9-7 in what proved to be an enthralling Welsh Open final to secure glory in dramatic fashion. The stage was perfectly set for a thrilling evening of snooker after the pair played out an intriguing afternoon session that left them locked at 4-4 with everything to play for — and the finale certainly did not disappoint.

Antonio Conte likely to miss Chelsea game as Son Heung-min says health is the ‘most important thing’

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte will miss the Chelsea game as he continues his recovery from gallbladder surgery, according to assistant coach Cristian Stellini. Conte underwent surgery to remove his gallbladder at the start of February and then had a period of recuperation thereafter. He returned to coaching duties for fixtures against Leicester and Milan, but after a follow-up check-up in his native Italy, he was instructed to take further rest.

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Exclusive: ‘Just one chance!’ – Martin Schmitt explains Nordic World Ski Championships pressure, tips close contest

Iga Swiatek 'like Novak Djokovic' but 'she can go off the rails' says former pro Mary Joe Fernandez

Professional Triathletes Organisation announces Ibiza as inaugural host of the PTO European Open

Welsh Open 2023: Robert Milkins opens up on what life-changing £230,000 pay cheque means after victory over Shaun Murphy

'Through all this s***' – Tearful history-maker AJ Ginnis thanks loved ones after slalom silver at World Championships

Johannes Lochner and Laura Nolte win final World Cup event of the season to claim Crystal Globes

Robert Milkins edges out Shaun Murphy in pulsating Welsh Open final to grab emotional glory

Antonio Conte likely to miss Chelsea game as Son Heung-min says health is the ‘most important thing’