‘A huge step forward’: British breakers hail Olympic proposal
Prospective inclusion of breaking in Olympics goes down well among UK crewsIt was the early 1970s and dancers couldn’t get enough of the instrumental “breaks” on a record. DJ Kool Herc,...
Wales will not afford England a free ride to potential grand slam
After a dominant start to the competition England can expect to face a major examination against Warren Gatland’s teamThe toll booths were removed from the Severn Bridge two months ago...
Waratahs accused of playing like Harlem Globetrotters after scare in Japan
NSW edge past Sunwolves 31-30 in TokyoCaptain Michael Hooper unhappy with outingCaptain Michael Hooper has accused his NSW Waratahs of trying to play like the Harlem Globetrotters after scraping to...
‘Slowly the craze will come’: the off-piste plan to get Nepal skiing
Entrepreneurs aiming to set up Nepal’s first ski resort are undeterred by difficult terrain and lack of state supportAlong the single icy road leading through the village of Kuri, high...
Fremantle star Nat Fyfe books in for elbow surgery after AFLX appearance
Played Friday’s AFLX with arm in protective sleeveSwift recovery from minor elbow operation expectedNat Fyfe has suffered a pre-season setback with the Dockers skipper set to undergo elbow surgery. Fyfe has...
Dustin Johnson takes command as Rory McIlroy struggles on Mexico greens
• Tiger Woods stalking leaders in WGC Mexico Championship • Ricky Fowler penalised after falling foul of new rulesHow thoughts of a procession can quickly evaporate. Rory McIlroy, four holes into his second round...
Talking Horses: Glen Rocco can grab the bookies’ cash at Kempton
A winning pointer in Ireland with a big jump in him, Glen Rocco showed promise around Kempton on Boxing Day when chasing home a talented sort who got first runTen...
Bencic tops 2-time Dubai champ Svitolina; Kvitova in final
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As Belinda Bencic fell into a dangerous deficit in the Dubai Championships semifinals, she threw her racket and yelled at herself. One game from losing to...
Zion Williamson’s injury-by-Nike exposes college basketball’s hypocrisy
The likely No 1 pick in June’s NBA draft suffered a shocking injury that puts a fine point on college basketball’s student-athlete shamThirty-three seconds into the biggest college basketball game...
Going it alone: What drives solo endurance athletes?
From transatlantic rowers to cross-continental runners, solo adventurers rely as much on their mental strength as their physical attributesFew people have the will and the stamina needed to run across a...
