James DeGale and Badou Jack go to face-to-face in a huge unification fight this weekend but they’ve never been far apart. From the Olympics, to four common foes, to brotherly love, we take a look at the same footsteps the super-middleweight stars have trodden… The pinnacle of amateur boxing saw both fighters make an impact at the 2008 Beijing Games – one making history outside the ring, and the other winning the ultimate prize.
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Christiano Ronaldo wins the FIFPro best player of the award beating Lionel Messi1 hour ago
… the prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “It was a year that was magnificent at a personal level and at a sports level.” Meanwhile, Ranieri, 65, was crowned the best coach of the year award beating Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid and Fernando …
Cristiano Ronaldo, Carli Lloyd win FIFA Best Player awards
Capping what he called the best year of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo won his fourth FIFA best player award on Monday. The double European champion with Portugal and Real Madrid beat rival Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to complete a sweep of top individual awards.
Legends enthralled by Kokkinakis’ body
Tennis: Tanasi Kokkinakis considered calling it quits during his 15-month injury lay off, but now he’s back in the winner’s circle in Brisbane, pairing with Jordan Thompson to claim the men’s doubles final. The Aussie played just one competitive match in 2016 – a loss to Portugal’s Gastao Elias at the Rio Olympics – after injury ravaged his entire year.
Legends enthralled by Kokkinakis’ body
Tennis: Tanasi Kokkinakis considered calling it quits during his 15-month injury lay off, but now he’s back in the winner’s circle in Brisbane, pairing with Jordan Thompson to claim the men’s doubles final. The Aussie played just one competitive match in 2016 – a loss to Portugal’s Gastao Elias at the Rio Olympics – after injury ravaged his entire year.
Sports briefly: James Madison wins FCS title
The match lasted 2 hours, 54 minutes, and Djokovic needed four match points – three in the second set and one in the third – to prevail. Murray had won 28 consecutive matches.
Rooney equals goal record in Man United rout of Reading
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney equalled Bobby Charlton’s club record of 249 goals as the FA Cup holders reached the fourth round with an emphatic 4-0 home win over Championship side Reading on Saturday.
Swansong for world’s greatest decathlete
At just 28 years of age there will be no more athletics for the world record holder in the most testing of all athletics events, the decathlon – Ashton Eaton. Unlike Bolt, Eaton has excelled in eleven events over a very similar career period, but gets credit only for one of them.
Richard Hounslow, left, and David Florence have won two Olympic silvers in the canoe double
Two-time Olympic canoeing silver medallist Richard Hounslow will not be going for gold in Tokyo after deciding to retire from the sport. Londoner Hounslow, alongside partner David Florence, finished runner-up in the canoe double at London 2012 and Rio 2016, while in between times the pair became world champions in 2013 in Prague.
Progress and Struggles Reflect in Top Race Headlines of 2016
… elected to the Senate. For Americans looking for an escape from the divisive political climate, their usual refuge of sports was interrupted this year. In January, entertainer Beyonce’s Super Bowl halftime performance _ where she and her dancers …
Callum Scotson looking forward to a season on the road after busy 2016 track season
Cameron Meyer and Callum Scotson of Australia, Kenny de Ketele and Moreno de Pauw of Belgium and Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish of Great Britain celebrate on the Podium after the final of the Six Day With a successful 2016 track season now behind Callum Scotson that saw the 20-year-old win a rainbow jersey in the team pursuit and an Olympic Games silver medal in the same event, his focus in 2017 is on racing and winning in Europe. Scotson successfully defended his U23 Australian national time trial to start his BMC Development career in the best manner possible kick off his biggest road season to date.
ROWING: Frances Houghton relishing time off after announcing retirement
FRANCES Houghton has enjoyed not having to take part in a gruelling festive training programme over the last few weeks. When once she would be getting up early to put in the miles on a rowing machine, this Christmas was more relaxed for the now retired three-time Olympic silver medallist.
Memorable people, moments from 2016
… in the Rio Olympics heptathlon and received the Harry Glickman Female Pro Athlete of the Year Award at the Oregon Sports Awards in June) Galen Rupp – 10,000, marathon (he won Olympic bronze in Rio as a marathon rookie, and he was fifth in the …
Top-ranked Kerber reaches quarterfinals in Brisbane
In the 12 months since her previous trip to the Brisbane International, Angelique Kerber won her first two Grand Slam titles and supplanted Serena Williams as No. 1 in women’s tennis.
Hearn Held Nicola Adams Talks, Not Focused on Women’s Boxing
The Matchroom chief held talks with double Olympic champion Nicola Adams about the possibility of her turning over under him. But the 34-year-old, from Leeds, is no longer on Hearn’s radar as he looks to focus on what he already has at his disposal.
This 105-year-old cyclist puts your New Year’s resolution to shame :0
… Back in France in the 1960s, Marchand made a living through various jobs that left him with no time to practice sports. He finally took up his bike again when he was 68 years old and began a series of cycling feats. The diminutive Marchand – he is …
105-year-old Frenchman sets cycling record
… Back in France in the 1960s, Marchand made a living through various jobs that left him with no time to practice sports. He finally took up his bike again when he was 68 years old and began a series of cycling feats. The diminutive Marchand – he is …
Roger Federer loses close match to Zverev at Hopman Cup
Roger Federer found himself overmatched _ just _ by a younger and stronger-serving opponent on Wednesday, losing 7-6 , 6-7 , 7-6 to 19-year-old Alexander Zverev of Germany at the Hopman Cup Roger Federer loses close match to Zverev at Hopman Cup Roger Federer found himself overmatched _ just _ by a younger and stronger-serving opponent on Wednesday, losing 7-6 , 6-7 , 7-6 to 19-year-old Alexander Zverev of Germany at the Hopman Cup Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2j39V5R FILE – In this July 8, 2016, file photo, Roger Federer of Switzerland returns to Milos Raonic of Canada during their men’s semifinal singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.
Swimming is a skill every school should teach
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Emergency Services Minister David Elliott is quoted as saying his government “cannot be at every beach, river and creek to save swimmers” .
Illawarra talent protecting a NSW dynasty
Two family hockey empires, combined as one seemingly unstoppable force for NSW in the Australian indoor championships, starting on Thursday Two family hockey empires, combined as one seemingly unstoppable force for NSW in the Australian indoor championships, starting on Thursday. London Olympian Kieran Govers has 120 international caps for the Kookaburras, as Rio representative brother Blake and Flynn Ogilvie form part of an emerging generation of Australian talent.
Sir Bradley Wiggins looking forward to challenge of The Jump
Retired cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins is set to turn his attention to winter sports as he takes part in celebrity skiing competition The Jump. The eight-time Olympic medallist will follow in the footsteps of sporting stars such as rower Sir Steve Redgrave, gymnast Beth Tweddle and swimmer Rebecca Adlington, all of whom were forced to pull out of the competition due to injuries.
Shiffrin racing to milestones
If Mikaela Shiffrin wins her 27th World Cup race in Tuesday’s slalom, she will match the career achievement of one of the biggest names in American ski racing history — Phil Mahre. She would also match the women’s record of eight consecutive World Cup slaloms wins – and draw level with Swedish skiing great Ingemar Stenmark for the number of victories before turning 22 years old.
Saina Nehwal: Hope to be in best form in All England Championship
Hyderabad : Back in action after recovering from a knee injury, star shuttler Saina Nehwal says she needs good match practice to be at her best in the prstigious All England Championship in March. “I am happy with my improvement.
Top 10 American soccer storylines to watch in 2017
After a 2016 filled with ups and downs, the American soccer scene will have plenty of intriguing storylines to watch for in the new year. We saw the U.S. national team endure a roller-coaster ride of a year, from the lows of World Cup qualifying struggles and another missed Olympic games,to the highs of a successful Copa America and Christian Pulisic’s meteoric rise from youth prospect to international sensation.
Bernard Tomic’s blonde girlfriend Emma Blake-Hahnel courtside at Brisbane International
Saved by his cellphone: Delaware businessman, 35, cheats death in Istanbul nightclub terror attack after his phone takes impact of bullet shot by ‘ISIS’ gunman who killed 39 Rosie O’Donnell calls Trump ‘mentally unstable’ on Twitter and warns America that there are ‘less than three weeks to stop him’ What 2017 means for YOUR love life: A thrilling alignment between Jupiter and Uranus promises magic, reveals OSCAR CAINER in an unmissable series Two Fort Bliss soldiers mysteriously disappear in Texas just weeks after the remains of a private from the same Army base were found in an Arizona coal chute Stand up during the TV commercials and eat purple… just two of an Oxford professor’s essential tips to help anyone over 40 stay fit and well into old age ‘One of the most eventful and exciting years of my life’: Ivanka Trump celebrates New Year in Hawaii as the rest of the clan party with … (more)
Judy Murray believes ‘it would be hard to top this year’ after sons …
LIVE: Watford v Tottenham – Kane and Alli run riot at Vicarage Road with deadly doubles to put Pochettino on course for top four LIVE: Arsenal v Crystal Palace – Follow the New Year’s Day action from the Emirates as hosts seek to keep up with title pace Rousey breaks silence to admit she’s contemplating UFC retirement: ‘I need to take some time to think about the future’ Messi’s family swim, Bale suited and booted and Mayweather dressed like Michael Jackson… how stars rang in the New Year Martial celebrates start of 2017 with his girlfriend after starring against Boro… but Mourinho urges youngster to listen to his advice to end mercurial form Sturridge, Van Dijk, Schneiderlin… and more! The 10 big deals that could make a difference in the January transfer window ‘It’s not Usain Bolt is it?’: The moment stunned MUTV presenter realised Olympic sprint king HAD called in to show to … (more)
Sakshi Malik to lead Indian challenge at PWL 221 min ago
New Delhi, Jan 1 : With the likes of Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt opting out, all eyes will be on Rio Olympics bronze-medallist Sakshi Malik and the Phogat sisters, who are making headlines owing to a blockbuster biopic on them, when the second edition of Pro Wrestling League starts here tomorrow. Although much of the sheen is lost due to the absence of star male Indian wrestlers, including the suspended Narsingh Yadav, the women are expected to shine during the 18-day long event to be held at the KD Jadhav Wrestling Stadium.
Premier Badminton League 2017: Carolina Marin beats PV Sindhu in the opening game2 min ago
PV Sindhu’s 2017 didn’t get off to an ideal start as she went down to Spanish shuttler Carolina Marin in the first match of the Premier Badminton League opener in Hyderabad on Sunday. Representing the Chennai team, Sindhu lost the opening game, fought back, saved three match points in the second and then eventually lost the match in the third and deciding game of the game.
Somdev Devvarman bids adieu to pro tennis
New Delhi , Jan 1 : While many of the sports personalities are entering the New Year 2017 hoping to reach greater heights, Indian tennis ace Somdev Devvarman has decided to take retirement from professional tennis. Taking to micro blogging website Twitter, Devvarman insisted that he is starting 2017 on a new note by calling time on his career.
When giants fall: Sports loses Ali, Howe, Palmer, Summitt
Mighty sequoias fell in sports in 2016, transformational figures who reshaped the games and the culture – from Muhammad Ali to Gordie Howe, from Arnold Palmer to Pat Summitt. And there was loss much too soon.
Rogers: Coach may have doomed Rousey’s fight, career
Rogers: Coach may have doomed Ronda Rousey’s fight, career Many will hold Edmond Tarverdyan accountable for a failure to sharpen Rousey’s striking. Check out this story on mynorthwestnow.com: http://usat.ly/2iOF5h8 It took just seconds after Ronda Rousey was battered to defeat against Amanda Nunes on Saturday night for public scorn to turn immediately to the man who accompanied her to the octagon.
Sir Andy Murray – tennis champ leads British sport New Year honours
… Olympic titles before fighting his way to the top of the world rankings. Joining Murray in being knighted in British sports was Mo Farah, who retained his 5000m and 10,000m titles at the Rio Olympics in August, becoming the first British track and …
Olympic rower gets MBE for services to sport
… day to school. I was always known as the kid who cycled to school,” he said. “I walked into a hall of societies and sports and some six-foot-six guy said: ‘you should come rowing’.” Mr Gotrel is hoping he will get a chance to speak with the Queen …
British Cycling warned about Team Sky relationship months before Cope’s delivery
British Cycling was warned about the dangers of its relationship with Team Sky just months before women’s coach Simon Cope embarked on a four-day journey to deliver a medical package for Bradley Wiggins , it has emerged. As part of evidence requested by British parliament’s Culture, Media, and Sport Committee in the wake of a hearing last week, British Cycling has submitted a report from an audit carried out by Deloitte early in 2011.
Abhay Chautala offers to step down from IOA life president post
… in Chennai on Tuesday, declined the post less than 24 hours later, but Chautala had remained defiant. But after the sports ministry slapped a show-cause notice on IOA and announced that it will have no dealings with it till the appointments were …
Andy Murray is a five-time runner up at the Australian Open
World number one Andy Murray returns to the court in Abu Dhabi on Friday hoping a change of preparations can help deliver an elusive Australian Open title next month. The Scot ended the 2016 tour at the top of the ATP Rankings after claiming both the Wimbledon and Olympic crowns, and defeating previous top seed Novak Djokovic to win the year-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London.
5 of the most epic data breaches of 2016
SSNs of hundreds of thousands of U.S. taxpayers. Tax-time thieves were back at it again in 2016, using personally identifiable data stolen elsewhere to electronically file fraudulent tax returns, according to Fortune’s Jonathan Chew .
Ronda Rousey answers questions during media day in
… California. Ronda Rousey has used her terrifying armbar to become one of the biggest stars in the UFC and the greater sports world. Rousey is 12-0 and the UFC women’s bantamweight champion. Rousey’s focus is razor-sharp as she approaches the octagon …
Pokemon Go, Trump top Google trend list
… number two was Freedom 251 — the smartphone offered for sale in India for 251 rupees, or less than $4. In global sports events, internet users searched most for the Olympics, followed by the baseball World Series, the Tour de France, Wimbledon and …
Former Tour de France champ Wiggins retires from cycling
Bradley Wiggins announced his retirement from cycling on Wednesday, ending an illustrious career in which he won a British-record eight Olympic medals and became his country’s first winner of the Tour de France. FILE – In this Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 file photo, former Tour de France winner and Olympic Gold medalist Britain’s Bradley Wiggins greets spectators prior to competing in the six day race at the Kuipke velodrome in Ghent, Belgium, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016.