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Bowled out by Brexit, former PM May honours cricket hero Geoffrey Boycott
Former British Prime Minister Theresa May has chosen former cricketer Geoffrey Boycott for a knighthood, honouring her hero whose persistent style she had vowed to emulate in her…
Russia and Japan dominate Day 1 of Tashkent Grand Prix
In a legendary city, the son of a judo legend faced the son of a judo powerhouse on the first day of the Tashkent Grand Prix. #judotashkentIn the men’s -60 kg, two judokas…
Russia ends on a high at Tashkent Grand Prix
Russia produced a stunning display to end on a high in Uzbekistan. With 3 gold medals on the opening day and another 2 on Sunday, the likes of Kseniia Chibisova and Kazbek…
Boltaboev registers fastest ever ippon in judo history
How long does it take to put on a judogi? How long does it take to get onto a tatami and bow? A lot more time than it took Uzbekistan’s Sharofiddin Boltaboev to defeat Rigaqi…
Sarah Thomas: Cancer survivor becomes first to swim English Channel four times non-stop
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American marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas on Tuesday became the first person to swim four times across the English Channel in a…
Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion
Police in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo said on Tuesday they had indicted the woman who accused soccer star Neymar of rape, charging her with fraud, extortion and slander, in…
Woman dies after setting herself ablaze over Iran stadium jail fears
A female fan looks on as an Esteghlal FC game is underway
- Copyright Mehdi Bolourian An Iranian female football fan, detained for dressing as a man in order to see her…