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US Olympic policy change bans transgender women in women's events
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» WASHINGTON — American transgender women will no longer be able to compete in women's events at the Olympics and Paralympics after a recent policy change by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
Wintry backdrop to FA Cup 3rd round
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/01/2025
» Although the appeal of the English FA Cup has waned over the years, the third round is still eagerly anticipated especially for the smaller clubs that have battled hard just to get this far. It is the time the heavyweights join the competition and when a minnow takes on a Premier League giant it is the essence of the Cup.
To be mentioned with Tiger and Jack is 'very special'
Sports, Scottie Scheffler, Published on 22/03/2023
» Heading to the 17th tee at the Stadium Course -- the famed Island Green -- at TPC Sawgrass [during the Players Championship this month which he won], I knew we wanted as big of a lead as possible, because you can hit a really good shot there and go in the water.
Irish jockeys have whip hand in groundbreaking mental health app
AFP, Published on 26/11/2021
» DUBLIN: Irish jump racing legend Ruby Walsh gave no quarter to his rivals but in retirement he has overseen the introduction of a groundbreaking app that helps jockeys battling mental health issues.
Bradley, Burns share PGA Valspar lead as Homa charges
AFP, Published on 02/05/2021
» MIAMI: Americans Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns each fired a two-under par 69 to remain deadlocked for the lead after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Valspar Championship.
Let your head move for mighty drives
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 04/10/2020
» You have to move with the shot. However, most golfers are right-eye dominant, and some of us are so right-eye dominant that we sometimes fail to use the left eye properly during the swing.
Things that could have been better said by commentators
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/04/2020
» Following last week's column on the verbal gems football commentators have treated us to in the past, it seems only fair to acknowledge other sports in which commentators have performed heroically over the years.
Wright here, right now: 'Punk' star eyes world darts title
AFP, Published on 01/01/2020
» LONDON - Peter Wright has insisted all his numerous defeats by Michael Van Gerwen will count for nothing when he faces the reigning champion in the PDC World Championship darts final on Wednesday.
Sherrock makes history at World Darts Championship
AFP, Published on 18/12/2019
» LONDON - Fallon Sherrock was left "buzzing" after making history by becoming the first woman to beat a man at the PDC World Darts Championship when she defeated Ted Evetts late Tuesday.
US lawmakers urge NBA to suspend China activities over boycott
AFP, Published on 10/10/2019
» WASHINGTON: A bipartisan set of US lawmakers urged the NBA on Wednesday to suspend all activities in China until Chinese firms and broadcasters end their boycott of the league and the Houston Rockets.