Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen, who held the world number one ranking for 131 weeks before losing it in June, is determined to defend his Olympic badminton gold medal in Paris. At 30 years old and standing 1.94m (6ft 4in) tall, Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen is steadily working his way back into form after suffering an ankle injury […]
Football Australia has announced a new partnership with Allianz Australia, designating the global insurance leader as the Official Insurance Partner for Football Australia and its National Teams. This includes the Subway Socceroos, Matildas, Youth Teams, CommBank Pararoos, and CommBank ParaMatildas. The collaboration marks a significant step in advancing Australian football and aligns with both organizations’ […]
In the wake of the untimely death of former Oregon Duck football standout and Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson, the Vikings are making plans to commemorate Jackson in the upcoming season. On July 6th, Khyree Jackson, a rookie for the Minnesota Vikings and former Oregon Duck, tragically lost his life in a car accident. On […]
Reece Walsh praised Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii as a “class individual” for seeking him out after State of Origin III to offer an on-field apology. In his first comments on Origin following Queensland’s series defeat, Walsh expressed disappointment with how he finished the Maroons’ campaign. However, a touching moment occurred at the end of Origin III when […]
Despite dealing with a troublesome knee and requiring two cortisone injections for her neck, Melissa Wu focused on her mental strength to make Australian diving history. The 32-year-old is set to become the first Australian diver to compete in five Olympics. Last month, Wu earned her spot by winning the 10m platform at the national […]
Mary Fowler recognizes that now is her moment to rise to the occasion. Equally crucial, the 21-year-old standout is confident in her ability to do so. Having made a significant impact during her debut Olympics in Tokyo, Fowler has evolved into the central attacking force for the Matildas. With Sam Kerr sidelined, the Paris Olympics […]
How will Hong Kong’s athletes fare at the Paris Olympics? Will their performance reflect the city’s progress in developing world-class athletes? Achieving a similar number of medals as the six won in Tokyo—comprising one gold, two silver, and three bronze, the city’s best-ever result—seems unlikely, given the exceptional nature of that achievement. Each Olympic or […]
Burghill, Tillington, and Weobley distanced themselves from the Worcestershire County League Division One relegation zone with a 53-run victory against Droitwich Spa. On an overcast day, Burghill were unsurprisingly put in to bat, and Tyler Garrard lost an early wicket. However, Jack Stockdale (29) and teenager Theo Darke (24) cautiously took the score to 63 […]
Spain clinched their historic fourth European Championship title, defeating England 2-1 in a thrilling Euro 2024 final held in Berlin on Sunday. Nico Williams, a standout player for Spain throughout the tournament, broke the deadlock early in the second half, slotting the ball into the bottom corner after a precise pass from emerging talent Lamine […]
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has predicted at least five changes for Australia’s final Test before the start of their Rugby Championship campaign. The Wallabies achieved consecutive wins for the first time since 2021 by defeating a determined Wales 36-28 in Melbourne on Saturday night. Australia maintained their unbeaten home record against Wales, dating back to […]