Doping: No time for WADA ‘victory lap’, warn anti-doping bodies
National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADO) applauded the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Thursday for getting access to Russian laboratory data but warned that it should not yet be doing a “victory lap”.
Alpine skiing: Shiffrin says Federer taught her to savor success
The world’s best all-around skier Mikaela Shiffrin says tennis great Roger Federer helped her learn to enjoy her remarkable success by advising her to take time to savor every victory.
From the playground to sell-out stadiums, Netball enjoying boom in England
The sight of playground netball matches taking place in schools the length and breadth of the country is as much part of the English sporting fabric as village green cricket and Sunday morning football.
UK rescuers end search for missing plane carrying soccer player Sala
Rescuers ended their search on Thursday for the plane carrying Premier League soccer player Emiliano Sala, which disappeared over the English Channel three days ago, after saying there was little chance anyone aboard had survived.
Norwegian politician Helleland launches bid for WADA presidency
Norwegian politician Linda Helleland launched her campaign to become president of the World Anti-Doping Agency on Thursday, unveiling a platform built to restore athlete and public confidence in the body.
Steelers, Roethlisberger open contract talks
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger could have a new contract before the start of the 2019 league year in March.
Late birdie spree fires Fitzpatrick into lead at Dubai Desert Classic
Matthew Fitzpatrick finished with four straight birdies to take a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday.
Montana says comparing QBs from different eras ‘almost impossible’
A sixth Super Bowl win for Tom Brady would perhaps end any lingering debate about who is the NFL’s greatest ever quarterback but Joe Montana, his rival for that title, said comparing players from different eras is too difficult.
Timeless Nadal crushes another youth rebellion
No tennis for four months, no problem for Rafa Nadal.
Rugby: Samoan player dies after suffering head injury
Former Samoa under-20 flanker Faiva Tagatauli died on Thursday morning after suffering a suspected head injury while playing for his club at the weekend, the Samoa Rugby Union (SRU) said in a statement.
