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Betty Brussel sets records in the 100- to 104- year-old age class in Saanich, while inspiring members of local swim clubBy the time an exhausted Betty Brussel finally swims to the finish and pulls herself from the pool, an Olympic athlete could have covered the same distance at least three times. But the 99-year-old Canadian’s quiet determination has led her to shatter world records...

Loss of cabin pressure and oxygen to blame, says Gambian FASaidy Janko: ‘The consequences could have been a lot worse’The Gambia’s coach, Tom Saintfiet, said he and his players feared for their lives after the plane taking them to the Africa Cup of Nations made an emergency landing, delaying their arrival at the tournament in the Ivory Coast.The Gambia squad set off from Banjul...

As it happened: Washington 13-34 MichiganWolverines end stormy season with national titleBlake Corum ran for 134 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Jim Harbaugh and Michigan – undeterred by suspensions and a sign-stealing case that shadowed the program this season – completed a three-year climb to a national championship by beating Washington 34-13 on Monday night in the College Football Playoff title game.The Wolverines...

Husband Rohan Dennis, a fellow world champion rider, has been charged with killing Hoskins with his vehicle on the weekendThe devastated family of world champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins have remembered her as a freewheeling spirit with a big heart as they struggle to come to terms with her death.The 32-year-old mother of two died in hospital after she was struck by a car on...

Galatasaray and Fenerbahce were set to play in Riyadh on FridayTribute to founder of modern Turkey was reportedly rejectedThe Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce scheduled to be played in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on Friday was postponed over what the clubs have described as “some problems” in the event’s organisation.At the heart of those issues, according to media reports, was the...

International Ski Federation urged to cut emissions, while activists warn of damage through heavy use of snowmakingAfter promising early dumps of snow in some areas of Europe this autumn, the pattern of recent years resumed and rain and sleet took over.In the ski resorts of Morzine and Les Gets in the French Alps, the heavy rainfall meant that full opening of resorts was delayed...

Weather forecast is for storms and strong winds across first two daysLawConnect leads fleet across the start line in Sydney HarbourThe 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race has begun under dark skies that threatened to be much worse as the scheduled start time approached.Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds blanketed Sydney Harbour an hour before the 1pm AEDT start but cleared...

MPs say children will still face ‘bombardment’ of gambling promotions elsewhere when watching footballThe Premier League’s pledge to scrap betting adverts on football shirts will not protect children from a “bombardment” of gambling advertising, according to a report by MPs that also raises concerns about the pace of reform to the industry.MPs on the select committee for culture, media and sport criticised the government...