Nick Kyrgios rallies during training in Australia Sign up for FREE tennis updates from on and off the court SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nick Kyrgios has once again sparked controversy by criticising Australia 's response to the Covid-19 pandemic on social media. The controversial tennis star took aim at his home country's government, claiming that the nation has been "behind" in its response to the situation and bemoaning restrictive measures around international travel brought in to stop the spread to the virus. Related articles Nick Kyrgios left in awe of Andy Murray after moment vs Carlos Alcaraz Federer and Nadal verdicts on underarm serve as Murray defends himself Kyrgios was …
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Emma Raducanu explains why she pulled out of Kremlin Cup just hours before cut-off
Emma Raducanu has shown ‘ruthless streak’ says commentator Sign up for FREE tennis updates from on and off the court SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Emma Raducanu has released a statement on her decision to pull out of the Kremlin Cup next week. Raducanu had made her long-awaited return to action at Indian Wells last week following her stunning victory at the US Open. Related articles Raducanu sent worrying coaching warning by Sharapova’s ex-mentor Emma Raducanu withdraws from Kremlin Cup in change to schedule There was plenty of anticipation on what the British teen sensation would achieve at the BNP Paribas Open. Having risen to No 22 in the world rankings, Raducanu entered Indian …
What your favourite sport says about you…
Oh, boy. The World Athletics Championships in London certainly got your writer’s running juices running (don’t dwell on that image). What your favourite sex position says about you But, sadly for everyone, this body doesn’t – shouldn’t – move beyond a brisk stroll. Me and the pups just can’t risk it: danger to my eyes and to small children who happen to be around my knees. Shout out for a Hattie Jacques sports bra please because I loved athletics when I was less ‘developed’. Was quite the little sprinter. It’s such a shame I can’t run anymore. Not only because the sport kept me super-fit, but because my track passion revealed more than Linford Christie’s shorts ever did. It’s true: your favourite sport says so much about you… Athletics You’re an athletics nut? Then you have great mental strength (it’s you out there on your own; no teammates to rely on*); you’re fit AF (athletes have no wobble); and you’re not thrown by huge crowds cheering or …
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My trouble in paradise shows that coronavirus can strike anywhere – it is a threat we have to face together
Trouble in paradise began with a tap on the shoulder. “There’s a situation I have to update you on”, the commercial director of Gili Lankanfushi said with characteristic professionalism as I was strapping on my snorkel. “The authorities have just stopped anyone travelling between islands to stop the spread of coronavirus . I’m afraid your departure tomorrow will not be possible.” I had been in the Maldives for a whistlestop tour to review a few resorts for another publication. I had arrived just three days ago, and was at this resort less than 24 hours. Yet I could already sense that Gili was one of the most sublime places I would ever stay – a private pool, gourmet food, sports and panoramic views. This was how the wealthy holidayed. The commercial director reassured me, as I was setting off to search for sharks and sea turtles in the turquoise-blue lagoon, that I was welcome to stay an extra night if I needed to change my flight. Recommended When …
Rebel Wilson showcases her trim figure in red and black lace dress as she strikes a pose on the beach
Rebel Wilson put her slimmed-down figure on full display in a clingy cocktail dress she donned for snap that she shared to her Instagram page. The 41-year-old actress, who declared 2020 to be her 'Year of Health', has continued to demonstrate her commitment to maintaining her trim physique. 'Off the garden path,' Rebel wrote in the caption of the photo that she posted on Sunday, also adding emojis of a smiley with its tongue sticking out, a dancer and the Mexican flag. Trim: Rebel Wilson put her slimmed-down figure on full display in a clingy cocktail dress she donned for snap that she shared to her Instagram page Rock a lace Dolce & Gabbana dress like Rebel £2330 Dolce & Gabbana red lace dress Buy here... Buy now Whilst a little black dress is a classic, so too is a lace dress, and proving as much is Rebel Wilson. The actress showed off her fabulous figure in this knee-length A-line dress by Dolce …
The 10 best things about GTA V – from alien encounters to sticky bombs
The biggest game of the year is finally out for everyone to enjoy, but what are the very best things about the new Grand Theft Auto? You can read our official review of GTA V here or you can simply play the game yourself, but after many hours of dedicated research we now present to you our list of the 10 best things in GTA V. At least until we change our mind and decide that 10 other things are even better. But then it’s that kind of game… 1. Crash test, dummy One of the important tricks with any game is to make sure failure doesn’t seem like too much of a downer. In GTA V though messing up is often the best bit: especially if it involves creating a huge pile-up and watching people catapult through car windscreens like they’ve just been shoot out of a canon. The crashes in GTA are physical comedy at their finest, and all while only virtual people get hurt. Thanks to the fact that GTA V also some fantastic explosions purposefully trying to create the biggest mess you can is …
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Football struggles to face up to a future without heading
Matt Smith is an endangered species. At 6ft 6ins, the Millwall striker is a traditional target man and still thriving in a sport falling out of love with players like him. “I'm almost up to 50 stitches in my head and face,” he says. “I had my front two teeth knocked out with a boot to the face in a friendly. I’ve broken my nose and had many, many head injuries. Touch wood I’ve never been aware of a concussion.” Smith has made a career out of being an aerial threat, and suspects he would not have made it in football if heading was outlawed. But his stance typifies the tension between the current generation of players - for whom a ban on heading is unthinkable - and those who have retired who are far more open to it. Alan Shearer spent his 2017 documentary Dementia, Football and Me looking like he had seen a ghost, while Terry Butcher recently called for heading to be phased out . Gary Pallister told Jeremy Wilson last week about his “awful migraines” and feeling like he had a …
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Sterling ready to return for City and Ronaldo thankful: Friday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from October 15. Football Raheem Sterling is ready to return to the Premier League. Cristiano Ronaldo thanked the fans after another award. Chelsea were preparing for the weekend. Cricket Virat Kohli is not a fan of bubbles. Michael Vaughan made a prediction. Kevin Pietersen was looking for tips. Ollie Pope or Jaxson? Sam Billings was celebrating a relaxation of Covid rules in Australia. Kate Cross and Sophie Ecclestone faced the cameras Tennis Emma Raducanu was inspiring the younger generation. TODO: define component type factbox Boxing Another milestone for Tyson Fury Some advice from Mike Tyson Chris Eubank Jr is ready Josh Taylor is tipping future stars. Snooker Mark Selby enjoyed his …
Bowflex’s M9 elliptical offers personalized cardio workouts, plus movies, music and scenic virtual treks around the globe
I was never really much for gyms, although I did try out memberships at both chain and local facilities for short stints. I mostly used to stay in shape by playing tennis, volleyball, softball and tons of other sports. Three decades later, the intramural sports have subsided. And although I'm not as far out of shape as I could be, I could certainly stand to tone up and feel less winded when chasing after the kids. So I decided to take the plunge into the world of home gym machines. There's a ton out there, but I felt drawn to Bowflex's new Max Trainer M9 . Admittedly, at first I was a little intimidated by such phrases as high intensity and total body cardio . But after spending several weeks with this teched-out elliptical, I'm glad I persisted. The first big workout came when lifting the two giant boxes the Max Trainer M9 arrived in and positioning them where I wanted the exercise equipment to live. It took 35 minutes to unbox the parts you see in the photo below and—despite …