Category: Sports
German biathlete tragically perishes in Pakistan mountain catastrophe
German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier, an experienced mountaineer, had ascended the Great Trango Tower before being injured in her attempt on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range – Copyright AFP/File Jonathan NACKSTRANDGerman double biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier was confirmed dead on Wednesday after she
NBA clears $6.1bn sale of Boston Celtics—Celtics cash in grand deal!
The NBA has approved the $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP Maddie MeyerThe NBA on Wednesday approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months after the deal worth a then-record $6.1 billion was agreed.The
Crypto club claims it intended to toss sex toys at WNBA matches
Sex toys have been tossed on the court during WNBA games, leading to upset players and at least two arrests – Copyright ${image.metadata.node.credit} ${image.metadata.node.creator}A cryptocurrency group has said it organized a spate of stunts in which sex toys were tossed on courts at WNBA games, US
England cricket chiefs confirm sale of six Hundred franchises
The Hundred competition was launched in 2021 – Copyright AFP/File Ian KINGTONSix teams in English crickets controversial Hundred competition have now been sold to private investors, with deals for the Oval Invincibles and Trent Rockets still to be formally completed, officials announced Wednesday.Th
US Olympic policy overhaul sparks debate over transgender athlete inclusion
US Olympic and Paralympic Committee chief executive officer Sarah Hirshland was among those who sent a letter to national governing bodies indicating US transgender women could no longer compete in women\’s Olympic and Paralympic events – Copyright ANP/AFP Lina SelgAmerican transgender women will no
Wellington\’s Wild Ride: Sarah Corbett Blazes a Tech‑Driven Dressage Revolution
In Wellington, Florida—where horses command higher prices than real estate and tradition permeates every grain of arena sand—Corbett trains under renowned coach Denielle Gallagher. But her methods would make dressage purists pause. Biometric monitors track her horses\’ vital signs. Pivo cameras enabl
Walsh triumphs over illness at U.S. camp to clinch butterfly world gold
World record holder Walsh took gold in 54.73sec — the second-fastest time in history — ahead of Belgium\’s Roos Vanotterdijk – Copyright AFP François-Xavier MARITGretchen Walsh defied illness in the United States camp to power to a dominant victory in the 100m butterfly final at the world champions
Amateur football leagues captivate skeptical Chinese fans
Amateur football leagues springing up around China have drawn millions of viewers online, boosted domestic tourism to lesser-known locales and sparked good-natured rivalry between cities – Copyright AFP Hector RETAMALJing Xuan TENGOn a summers day in the city of Suzhou, about 40,000 people crowded
Belgium claims triumph in Quidditch World Cup
Belgium hosted the Quadball World Cup, , a sport inspired by quidditch in the Harry Potter books – Copyright AFP/File Samuel AlabiWith a fair bit of wizardry on the pitch, Belgium became the first European country to win the quidditch world cup on Sunday. The sport, known as quadball officially sinc
Marion Jones: Unshakable Spirit in Sports and Life
Marion Jones. Photo Courtesy of Marion JonesFormer world champion sprinter Marion Jones chatted about her Second Wind podcast, future plans, and she reflected on her career in track and field.Jones also discussed her experience competing for Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.Eleanor Roosevelt on
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