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ONE Championship: Nico Carrillo’s coach says ‘nothing will come between him and that belt’
Nick Atkin, Published on 09/01/2026
» Nico Carrillo’s coach JP Gallacher says “absolutely nothing” will stop the Scot from winning ONE Championship gold at the second time of asking.
Attack and never give up: Inside Japan's deadly boxing scene
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» TOKYO — Drastic weight loss, ferocious sparring and lax regulation have created a dangerous environment in Japanese boxing, as the sport battles for its future in the country after two fighters died.
Deaths could spell end for Japanese boxing
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» TOKYO — Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country's boxing commission told Agence France-Presse (AFP) following the deaths of two fighters.
Medvedev 'needs help' after US Open meltdown: Becker
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» NEW YORK - German tennis legend Boris Becker believes Daniil Medvedev should seek "professional help" after the Russian crashed out of the US Open following the latest in a long line of spectacular on-court meltdowns.
Women's Rugby World Cup to adopt flashing mouthguards to signal head impact
AFP, Published on 12/08/2025
» LONDON - Mouthguards that light up to indicate a player has suffered a significant head impact will be used at the Women's Rugby World Cup, officials announced Monday.
Japan boxing to hold emergency meeting following deaths
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» TOKYO - Japanese boxing officials will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday as the sport in the country faces intense scrutiny following the deaths of two fighters in separate bouts at the same event.
A few simple setup tweaks
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 06/08/2025
» Those of us getting on in life usually have more time to play but suffer from less flexibility, less range of motion and less speed. It's a sad combination, especially when your brain still remembers the swing you used to have.
Why pressure and practice games matter
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 16/07/2025
» It's been proven that the brain can't learn unless you are challenging it with random tasks. Showing up to the range and hitting your driver for hours on end won't do much to improve your golf game. This is exactly why practice games are so effective. They simulate real pressure that you will feel on the course and encourage you to practise like you play.
'Backs to the Wall' for surfing's cancer survivor Flores
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» PARIS - Jeremy Flores faced numerous challenges in the water as he carved himself a hugely successful surfing career but nothing prepared the Frenchman for the tumultuous months that followed his retirement in 2021.
Emotional control is the golfer's true handicap
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 30/04/2025
» During a round of golf be aware of your emotions during different stages of the 18 holes. Try to monitor your feelings and your attitude towards how you're playing and towards your playing partners. Try to practise self-awareness during your round, so that you don't allow any emotions to cloud your judgment, that might initiate negative golfing thoughts. Recognise that a bad shot or hole will naturally trigger a sense of a feeling of loss, because you've added one or more shots to your score.