Category: Sports

[ad_1] The Team USA athlete, who has won 17 Paralympic Games medals in her illustrious career, was diagnosed with a blood clotting disorder in 2017, shortly after her six-medal masterclass at the 2016 Rio Games. Between February and April in 2017, McFadden describes having “several surgeries” to try to fix the problem, but the clots…

[ad_1] But he wasn’t looking for a selfie or an autograph. Instead, the then 13-year-old was there to give out his business cards. Now 16, the London-based entrepreneur is a self-confessed sneaker obsessive and decided from an early age that he wanted to combine his two passions: trainers and football. And he’s made quite a…

[ad_1] The 34-year-old said he was happy he had got the vaccine but is aware not everyone on the tennis tour is as keen. “Ultimately I guess the reason why all of us are getting vaccinated is to look out for the wider public,” he told reporters on Saturday, ahead of the start of the…

[ad_1] Osaka was in the spotlight in May, when she withdrew from the tournament after refusing to speak to the media during the event, citing mental health reasons for her decision. She was fined $15,000 for not engaging in media duties at Roland Garros, hoping that any fine money she incurred would go toward a…

[ad_1] Eventually, however, 86 Afghan athletes, officials and family members were airlifted to safety. Their successful evacuation was the result of an internationally coordinated effort involving six countries, but even those who’d scrambled to get them out had to concede that it was still “nothing short of a miracle.” But what those women had experienced…

[ad_1] Ilkay Gundogan scored within the first ten minutes of the match thanks to a cross from teammate Gabriel Jesus, putting an unchallenged header past Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno to put his side in the lead. Arsenal continued to fall short throughout the match, with defender Cédric Soares failing to clear the ball and giving…

[ad_1] At just two years old, Mohammed lost both legs and several fingers in a tragic train accident. Throughout her childhood, she had a hard time accepting herself, she told CNN, but sport eventually helped her “explore … my full potential.” Related: Uche Eke becomes first gymnast to compete for Nigeria at the Olympics At…

[ad_1] The Premier League giant said an agreement had been reached with Juventus for the 36-year-old, who scored 118 goals in 292 games during his first spell at Old Trafford. “Everyone at the club looks forward to welcoming Cristiano back to Manchester,” read a short statement from the club. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner enjoyed…

[ad_1] Chester Magistrates Court verbally confirmed the news to CNN and said Mendy will remain in custody until the next trial date on September 10. Mendy, 27, spoke in the court to confirm his name, address and date of birth. On Thursday, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the alleged events took place in Cheshire,…

[ad_1] The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) says the alleged events took place in Cheshire, northwest England, between October 2020 and August 2021 and relate to three complainants over the age of 16. “Mendy, of Withinlee Road, Prestbury, has been remanded in police custody and will appear before Chester Magistrates’ Court on Friday 27 August 2021,”…