Inside Aleksei Navalny’s Final Months, in His Own Words
Confined to cold, concrete cells and often alone with his books, Aleksei A. Navalny sought solace in letters. To one acquaintance, he wrote in July that no one could understand Russian prison life “without having been here,” adding in his deadpan humor: “But there’s no need to be here.” “If they’re told to feed you […]
Nick Pope: Newcastle goalkeeper requires shoulder surgery and faces four months out
Pope will miss Newcastle’s important Champions League game against AC Milan Newcastle United and England goalkeeper Nick Pope requires shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for four months. Manager Eddie Howe said there is “still a chance” Pope could return before next summer’s European Championships. “He’s naturally down because we’ve got huge games […]
Tony Mowbray: Sunderland sack head coach after 15 months in charge
Tony Mowbray lost his final home game as Sunderland boss when his side were beaten by Huddersfield Town last week Championship side Sunderland have sacked head coach Tony Mowbray after 15 months in charge. The Black Cats have won just two of their past nine league games and have slipped to ninth, having made the […]
RSM Classic: Ludvig Aberg wins PGA Tour title six months after turning pro
Aberg has won on both sides of the Atlantic and made his Ryder Cup debut within six months of turning professional -29 L Aberg (Swe); -25 M Hughes (Can); -22 T Duncan, E Cole (both US); -19 A Svensson (Can), B Kohles, D McCarthy (both US). Selected others:-15 A Noren (Swe), -14 T Detry (Bel), […]
Joasia Zakrzewski banned for 12 months for using car in race
Joasia Zakrzewski came 14th in the 2014 Commonwealth marathon in Glasgow Ultra-marathon runner Joasia Zakrzewski has been banned for 12 months by UK Athletics for using a car in a race. Zakrzewski accepted a medal and trophy for finishing third in the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool 50-mile race on 7 April. Tracking information […]
Naomi Osaka: Former WTA world number one plans tennis return six months after giving birth
Osaka won the US Open in 2018 and 2020, and the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021 Former world number one Naomi Osaka will return to tennis at the Brisbane International, almost six months after giving birth. The 26-year-old has not played on the WTA Tour since the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in September […]
Celtic: Reo Hatate injury to keep midfielder out for two months
Hatate has been one of Celtic’s key players since joining in December 2021 Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate is unlikely to play again before Christmas because of a hamstring injury. He picked up the injury in the first minute of last week’s Champions League draw against Atletico Madrid. Tests have revealed significant damage and the 25-year-old […]
Vivianne Miedema return after 11 months ‘special’ for Arsenal – Katie McCabe
Vivianne Miedema (right) and Beth Mead both continued their comebacks from ACL injuries as Arsenal won at Bristol City in the WSL Arsenal matchwinner Katie McCabe called Vivianne Miedema’s return “special” after the striker returned from 11 months out injured as a late substitute in the Gunners’ Women’s Super League win at Bristol City. Netherlands […]
Nicolo Fagioli banned for seven months for betting breaches by Italian FA
Nicolo Fagioli has made one appearance for Italy Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli has been banned for seven months by the Italian football federation for breaching betting rules. Fagioli was given a 12-month ban, with five months suspended, and fined 12,500 euros (£10,850). The 22-year-old will also have to have therapy for his gambling problem. The […]