Belgian woman runs marathon every day in 2024 in world record bid
The 55-year-old ran 15,444 kilometres (9,596 miles) over the course of a year.
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Sadiq Khan, Stephen Fry and Emily Thornberry make new year honours list
Mayor of London ‘truly humbled’ to be made a knight as authors, actors and sporting stars receive honours
Sadiq Khan and Stephen Fry received knighthoods along with the former England manager Gareth Southgate while Emily Thornberry became a dame in the first new year honours list since Labour’s general election win.
The mayor of London, who secured a record third term in City Hall this May, said he was “truly humbled” by the honour. Fry, who first made his name as one half of a double act with Hugh Laurie in the late 1980s, said he had felt “startled and enchanted” on receiving the news.
Continue reading...Salah says new Liverpool deal is ‘far away’
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says he is a long way from extending his contract at Liverpool, which expires in the summer.
Australia beat India in ‘one of the best’ Tests to take series lead
Australia beat India by 184 runs in the fourth Test to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar series.
South Africa beat Pakistan in tense finish to enter Test championship final
South Africa seal their place in World Test Championship final with a two-wicket win.
Bumrah gives India a shot at victory, but Australia lead by 333
Australia's tail pushes the lead past 300 on fourth day of fourth Test but Jasprit Bumrah keeps Indian hopes alive.
Leicester City vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream
Before their trip to Leicester City, coach Pep Guardiola has assured fans he won't walk away from Man City's crisis.
Top 5 January transfer targets: Rashford, Salah, Osimhen, Alexander-Arnold
With European football's January transfer window approaching, Al Jazeera looks at the top talent on the table.
Reddy-made hundred rescues India against Australia and lights up MCG
Indian youngster hits maiden Test century to bring balance to the third Test in Australia.
Sydney to Hobart yacht race: LawConnect wins back-to-back line honours in event marred by two deaths
- Third time LawConnect has claimed line honours, after initial success in 2016 as Perpetual Loyal
- Could take days for overall handicap winner to be decided
A “sombre” LawConnect has delayed celebrations after claiming back-to-back line honour wins in a Sydney to Hobart race marred by the death of two sailors.
The Christian Beck-skippered supermaxi was first across the River Derwent finish line at 2.35am on Saturday in a time of one day, 13 hours, 35 minutes and 13 seconds.
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Continue reading...Olmo closer to Barcelona exit after registration request rejected
Barcelona midfielder left in limbo with exit looming after Spanish court rejects player's registration.
Should boxing be banned as a sport?
Recent high-profile bouts are making boxing as popular as ever but science points to potential risks for the athletes.
‘Everyone is crazy about tennis’: Sinner’s success inspires Italy to pick up rackets
Italians are taking to the court with factors including the pandemic and broadcasting also said to be fuelling enthusiasm
At the age of 47, diehard AC Milan fan Ninni Licata has hung up his football boots in exchange for a tennis racket.
Like thousands of Italians in recent years, Licata has been unable to resist the lure of a game that for years had been relegated to the sidelines of the country’s national sports, overshadowed by football and Formula One.
Continue reading...‘Everyone is crazy about tennis’: Sinner’s success inspires Italy to pick up rackets
Italians are taking to the court with factors including the pandemic and broadcasting also said to be fuelling enthusiasm
At the age of 47, diehard AC Milan fan Ninni Licata has hung up his football boots in exchange for a tennis racket.
Like thousands of Italians in recent years, Licata has been unable to resist the lure of a game that for years had been relegated to the sidelines of the country’s national sports, overshadowed by football and Formula One.
Continue reading...Mohamed Salah on Liverpool’s League title bid: This year feels different
Salah commented after Liverpool beat Leicester 3-1 to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Sydney to Hobart yacht race: LawConnect leads after two deaths in wild weather leave fleet rocked
- Supermaxi LawConnect in box seat Friday evening to take line honours for second year running
- As at 5.30pm, 22 yachts from the 104-strong starting fleet had retired
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been left reeling after the deaths of two sailors in wild weather that has forced a fifth of the fleet to retire.
Supermaxi LawConnect was in the box seat on Friday evening to take out line honours for a second year running after rival Master Lock Comanche pulled the pin with mainsail damage.
Continue reading...India’s top order in trouble against Australia on second day of fourth Test
Steve Smith's heroics and India's late batting collapse puts Australia firmly in control of the pivotal fourth Test.
Afghanistan’s Rashid, Nabi urge Taliban to revoke ban on women’s education
The star cricketers were responding to reports that the Taliban had forbidden females from receiving medical education.
India captain Rohit drops down the order for second test in Adelaide
Rohit Sharma will move to the middle order after KL Rahul was retained as opener for the tourists.
Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation
Australian cricket chief 'proud' of decision to cancel bilateral series after outgoing ICC chair questions 'principles'.