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Στον πρώτο γύρο του Οπεν της Μαδρίτης το πρόσωπο της ημέρας ήταν ένας από τους ηττημένους: ο άγνωστος πιτσιρικάς, Ντάργουϊν Μπλαντς, Νο 1.028 στην παγκόσμια κατάταξη. Πριν από δυο εβδομάδες είχε χάσει από τον 21χρονο αδελφό του σε τουρνουά Γ’ Κατηγορίας στα Κανάρια Νησιά. Χθες έπαιξε αντίπαλος του Ράφα Ναδάλ. Πώς βρέθηκε εκεί; The post Ντάργουϊν Μπλαντς: Ο 16χρονος που στάθηκε απέναντι στον Ναδάλ...

By James Edgar Beijing on Monday called reports about 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 “fake news”. The sport was rocked at the weekend by revelations that the swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ) — a prescription heart drug that is banned in athletes because […]

The Hong Kong Games opened on Sunday – the first time the multisport event has been held in five years. Sunday’s ceremony at Hung Hom Bay’s Coliseum saw an 18-district cheering team competition, as well as lion dancing, breakdancing, skateboarding, wushu, Latin dance, variety shows by elite athletes, and musical performances. The competition – which […]

Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 the World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed Saturday, defending the decision to let them compete based on China’s findings they had ingested it unknowingly. The New York Times and German broadcaster ARD reported Saturday that the athletes included nearly half of the […]

Αναπληρωματικός μέχρι πριν από ένα μήνα, με μόλις δυο συμμετοχές στο πρωτάθλημα, ο 21χρονος Κωνσταντής Τζολάκης έγινε τα μεσάνυχτα ο απρόσμενος ήρωας της πιο ένδοξης ευρωπαϊκής βραδιάς του 99χρονου Ολυμπιακού. Η καλή του νεράιδα αποφάσισε να τον ανταμείψει, που δεν επαναπαύθηκε στις δάφνες του wonderkid. Που δεν έπαψε να προσπαθεί The post Κωνσταντής Τζολάκης: Ο… Ντουκαντάμ από τα Χανιά appeared first on Protagon.gr.

By James Edgar The top three in Sunday’s Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals, organisers said, following an investigation into the finish that saw China’s He Jie controversially win. The race’s bizarre finish saw He cross the line first after the Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia, […]

Ein Laserangriff, homophobe Kommentare und ein Becher, der voller Urin auf Fans geworfen wurde: Eine Partie in der mexikanischen Liga hat für viel Aufsehen gesorgt – und hohe Geldstrafen.

Ο 21χρονος Μίκολας Αλέκνα γκρέμισε με τον δίσκο του ένα από τα μόλις δυο παγκόσμια ρεκόρ στον στίβο των ανδρών που παρέμεναν ακατάρριπτα από τη δεκαετία των 80s. Το αρχαιότερο. Ρεκόρ παλαιότερα από εκείνο που κατέρριψε ο Λιθουανός, θα συναντήσουμε μόνο στις γυναίκες. Για κάποιο «περίεργο» λόγο είναι πολύ πιο ανθεκτικά The post Γιατί τα «θηλυκά» ρεκόρ… ζουν περισσότερο; appeared first on Protagon.gr.

Ο Στέφανος Τσιτσιπάς δεν έκλαψε μόνο από χαρά για τον πρώτο του τίτλο εδώ και οκτώ μήνες, αλλά και από ανακούφιση. Πέρασε πολλά. Αναπάντεχους αποκλεισμούς, τραυματισμούς και «άγρια» αμφισβήτηση. Στο Μόντε Κάρλο έκανε ένα απίστευτο comeback. «Θύμισε» τον τενίστα που πριν από τρία χρόνια λίγο έλειψε να σηκώσει το τρόπαιο του Ρολάν Γκαρός The post Το αστέρι του Τσιτσιπά δεν έχει σβήσει appeared first...

Former Test cricketer and commentator remanded in custody after a court mention in Maroochydore on MondayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been remanded in police custody after being charged with more than a dozen offences.Slater, 54, had his case mentioned in Maroochydore...

Beijing half marathon organisers said Monday they were investigating after footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China’s He Jie to win. Video clips of Sunday’s race showed the Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, Dejene Hailu of Ethiopia and home runner He approaching the finish. The three African runners […]

The families of those killed at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final had a long fight for the truth27 March The South Yorkshire police chief constable, Peter Wright, replaces Ch Supt Brian Mole, the experienced commander of football matches at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough stadium. Wright promotes David Duckenfield in Mole’s place. Continue reading...

Malcolm LaVergne, executor of Simpson’s estate, says ‘hard no’ to brain being given to study effects of playing in NFLA lawyer who represented OJ Simpson said there were no plans to donate the former NFL player’s brain to science and that his body would be cremated.Simpson, who became the subject of an intense national debate in America after he was accused – and cleared...

  For the third year in a row, the Basketball Africa League (BAL) is coming to Cairo for its fourth season, where Al Ahly Basketball Club (Ahly B.C) will defend its 2023 championship title. BAL is the men’s basketball league in Africa, founded in 2019 by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). Egypt has claimed two titles in the...

As the world celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April, Egypt stands tall as a testament to the transformative power of sports.  There are several Egyptian initiatives aimed at promoting sports within Egyptian communities for a better future and overall well-being.  In 2022, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Strategy, The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development...

The sold-out Hong Kong Sevens kicked off at the Hong Kong Stadium on Friday, marking the international rugby tournament’s return to pre-pandemic popularity. The Sevens returned to Hong Kong after a two-year hiatus in November 2022 amid partial Covid curbs and limits on attendee numbers. The tournament was held again last March, with the stadium […]

Το χθεσινό (4/4) ντέρμπι στο «Στάμφορντ Μπριτζ» ήταν ακόμη μια διαφήμιση της εφετινής, υπέροχης Πρέμιερ Λιγκ - ενός από τα πιο συναρπαστικά πρωταθλήματα στη μεταπολεμική Αγγλία. Στην Τσάμπιονσιπ, τη Β’ Κατηγορία, η μάχη είναι ακόμη πιο σκληρή και εξαιρετικά θεαματική. Το αγγλικό ποδόσφαιρο στα καλύτερά του The post Στα γήπεδα η Αγγλία αναστενάζει appeared first on Protagon.gr.

The 2024 Hong Kong Sevens is set to sell out, organisers have said, after more than 39,500 of the 40,000 tickets to the international rugby tournament had been sold by Tuesday. More than 40 per cent of ticket sales were from spectators flying in from overseas for the three-day tournament that begins on Friday, including […]

Ο μεγάλος όγκος των οπαδών της Φούλαμ, άνθρωποι του μεροκάματου, που δεν εγκατέλειψαν την ομάδα τους στις μαύρες εποχές της, ποτέ δεν θα γνωρίσουν τις ανέσεις της «Νιού Ρίβερσαϊντ Σταντ». Θα κάθονται σε άβολα καθίσματα, θα χρησιμοποιούν τουαλέτες που έχουν ρημάξει, θα βρέχονται από οροφές που στάζουν, και... θα ζηλεύουν τους «απέναντι» The post Ο ταξικός πόλεμος της εξέδρας appeared first on Protagon.gr.

A vehicle registered to the Chiefs’ receiver was involved in a crash in the Dallas areaPolice are seeking Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice in connection with a car crash in Dallas, according to the Dallas Morning News.A vehicle believed to be registered or leased to Rice was involved in a crash on the North Central Expressway at 6.20pm local time Saturday. Citing law...

By Holmes Chan For three decades Joe Lau has tied his racehorse training career to the rising and falling fortunes of the Macau Jockey Club, but in a few days it will all be over. On April 1, horse racing in the southern Chinese casino hub will be consigned to history after the club’s concession […]

Spanish prosecutors issue two charges against RubialesThree others alleged to have coerced HermosoLuis Rubiales could face a prison sentence of two and a half years if convicted of kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips against her will, court documents have shown. The former Spanish football federation chief has been charged with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion in the aftermath of...

Croatia had an impressive comeback, securing a 4-2 victory over Egypt in the Capital Cup final on Tuesday, 26 March, dealing newly-appointed head coach, Hossam Hassan, his first defeat. Egypt started the match strongly, taking the lead after just six minutes when Mohamed Hamdy capitalized on a rebound from Trezeguet’s free kick.  In the 22nd minute, Nikola Vlasic equalized after Ramy Rabia’s opening goal...

Former chairman Chen Xuyuan accepted millions in return for help with contracting, investment options and event management, state media report court as sayingThe former chief of China’s national football association, Chen Xuyuan, has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes, state media reported on Tuesday, after one of the biggest anti-corruption probes in the sport in years.The severe sentence for Chen, 67,...