Coach rescues artistic swimmer who fainted in pool
BUDAPEST, 24 June 2022: Spanish coach Andrea Fuentes yesterday said she did not hesitate to pull US synchronised swimmer Anita Alvarez to safety after she fainted in the pool at …
India’s cricket broadcast is world’s 2nd most valuable, after NFL
NEW DELHI, 17 June 2022: This week, the Indian Premier League (IPL) became the second most valuable league of any sport worldwide – surpassed only by the NFL in the …
‘Mermaid of the Ice’ achievement for swim south of Chile
SANTIAGO, 16 June 2022: Chilean swimmer Barbara Hernandez, holder of the triple crown in open waters, yesterday went into the Guinness World Records for swimming three nautical miles (about 5,500m …
Banned from Iran’s streets, woman races bikes on tracks
TEHRAN, 15 June 2022: Maryam Talai breaks barriers in her country by riding a motorcycle at 160kph on racing circuits – despite being banned from riding two-wheeled vehicles on the …
Rafael Nadal as yet unsure of retirement
PARIS, 7 June 2022: A day after clinching his record-extending 14th French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam win, Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal yesterday said in an interviewthat he …
Rafael Nadal secures amazing 14th French Open title
PARIS, 6 June 2022: Rafael Nadal clinched his record-extending 14th French Open title yesterday, prevailing over Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3 and 6-0 despite struggling with a nagging, chronic foot injury. …
With 2nd French Open cap, Iga Swiatek matches Venus Williams win record
PARIS, 5 June 2022: Iga Swiatek yesterday proved to be more than Coco Gauff could handle as she stormed into her second French Open title and her sixth trophy in …
Japanese man, 83, is oldest to sail non-stop across Pacific Ocean
TOKYO, 4 June 2022: Japanese adventurer Kenichi Horie, 83, today became the oldest sailor to cross the Pacific Ocean alone – aboard a sailboat and without making stops – after …
UK Premier League to drop gambling ads next from jerseys
LONDON, 3 June 2022: Premier League clubs may soon have to ditch gambling sponsorships on their shirts as part of government plans to tackle the harmful side effects of the …
Indian climber finally ascends Mt Everest, 6 years after faked photos
KATHMANDU, 3 June 2022: Indian mountaineer Narender Singh Yadav has finally conquered Mt Everest and redeemed himself – after being banned by Nepali authorities from mountaineering, due to making a …