Tag: Years
Jannik Sinner leads Italy to first Davis Cup triumph in 47 years after overcoming Novak Djokovic in semi-finals | Tennis News
Jannik Sinner followed up his heroics against Novak Djokovic, when he overcame the Serbian legend in the semi-finals, by leading Italy to their first Davis Cup title for 47 years. When Sinner was staring at three match points on Saturday with Italy 1-0 down to Serbia, it appeared hugely improbable that he would be lifting…
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Malky Mackay: Ross County sack manager after two-and-a-half years in charge | Football News
Ross County have parted company with manager Malky Mackay with the club sitting second bottom of the Scottish Premiership. The Staggies have failed to win any of their last eight league games and avoided relegation last season with a dramatic play-off victory against Partick Thistle. After a meeting between chairman Roy MacGregor, chief executive Steven…
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England name squad for Wheelchair Rugby League clash with France in repeat of last year’s World Cup final | Rugby Union News
England Wheelchair Rugby League head coach Tom Coyd has named his 12-player squad for a training camp at St George’s Park; this is set to be their first camp at the FA’s National Football Centre, as they prepare to face France on November 5 By Ella-Esrene Frederick Last Updated: 18/10/23 4:38pm Declan Roberts celebrates after…
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World Grand Prix Darts: Wayne Mardle explains why he thinks Dave Chisnall will win this year’s tournament | Darts News
Wayne Mardle on why he is backing Dave Chisnall to win his maiden TV major as well as Gary Anderson’s chances and a possible nine-darter; We’re back for the double-in, double-out World Grand Prix at the Morningside Arena in Leicester from October 2-8 – live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 01/10/23 4:44pm Can Dave ‘Chizzy’…
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Djokovic will dominate tennis for years, says Andy Murray
FILE– Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates while wearing a shirt with an image of Kobe Bryant after winning the U.S. Open REUTERS/Mike Segar MANCHESTER, England–Novak Djokovic, who won his 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday, will dominate men’s tennis for years because younger players have yet to reach his level, according to Andy Murray. Djokovic’s latest…
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England bowler Reece Topley apprehensive ahead of World Cup after last year’s injury heartache | Cricket News
Reece Topley admits he has some trepidation ahead of the 50-over World Cup after injury robbed him of playing in last year’s T20 triumph in Australia. Seamer Topley was in England’s squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup only to damage ankle ligaments after a freak trip over a boundary cushion in a warm-up game…
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Italy books Fiba World Cup quarterfinals return after 25 years – rezal404
Italy’s Giampaolo Ricci in the Fiba World Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Giampaolo Ricci came to the rescue in the fourth quarter as Italy overcame Puerto Rico, 73-57, and booked its first Fiba World Cup quarterfinals appearance in 25 years on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ricci scored 10 of his 15 points in…
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Richard Freeman: Former British Cycling doctor banned for four years by UK Anti-Doping
Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman was permanently struck off the medical register in 2021 Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman has been given a four-year ban from the sport. UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) confirmed the sanction had been imposed on Freeman by an independent tribunal of the National Anti-Doping…
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Ex-NBA player sentenced to 10 years in prison in $4M health care fraud – rezal404
FILE – New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams, left, drives past Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File) NEW YORK — A federal judge sentenced former first-round NBA draft pick Terrence Williams to 10 years in…
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Future of Football: Will we see the Premier League’s first out gay footballer in the next 10 to 20 years?
In the UK, LGBTQ+ rights have come a long way in a relatively short space of time. It was only in 1967 that homosexuality was partially decriminalised in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland followed in 1981 and 1982 – just over 40 years ago. Since then, we have seen openly lesbian, gay, bi,…
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