International piano competition aims to 'tackle male dominance'
The Leeds International Piano Competition has this taken steps to give women a greater chance at winning after announcing new judging rules for this year's event.
All Blacks v Wallabies: 10 iconic moments from the trans-Tasman rugby rivalry
Another chapter in the trans-Tasman rivalry will be written this weekend - but will anything beat these moments?
Cowboys' Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb shaking off rust ahead of critical Week 3 matchup vs. desperate Ravens
The All-Pros are still getting reacquainted after Lamb's holdout
Maddy Cusack's legacy will be 'a voice for girls'
The Sheffield United player died suddenly a year ago, aged 27.
It’s Dasara season and the jumbos are back in Mysuru
Led by the “perfectionist” tusker Abhimanyu, which has been leading the Dasara jumbo squad, performing the tasks of carrying the 750-kilo golden howdah with finesse and ease during the finale of the celebrations, the elephants are being trained for the big day, with the forest officials and their caretakers monitoring their preparation and well-being. Veterinarians closely monitor their health.
Blazers look for fresh start
With a stronger, more experienced roster, the Kamloops Blazers are hoping to pick up the pace and kick off a new beginning following a challenging season.
Rockets youth set to shine
The Kelowna Rockets are ready to open their 2024-25 season at home on Saturday.
Mauricio Pochettino immediately identifies difference between being USA and Chelsea manager
Mauricio Pochettino was unveiled as the new USA head coach on Monday evening and was asked by Gary Neville how it compared to taking the hotseat at Chelsea and PSG
Dumfries club with proud history set to celebrate its 150th anniversary
The Albert Club on Irish Street is still going strong from its inception in 1874, and is now one of the few private members clubs of its kind remaining today
Kirkcudbright RNLI volunteer to take the plunge for boathouse extension fundraising campaign
Christine Collins will swim 200 lengths of Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool in October to support the crew’s appeal for an extension to their boathouse
Burning scheme questions for Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and every five-star freshman in college basketball
The prized 2024 recruiting class will have its fingertips all over the upcoming college basketball season
What's next for Shohei Ohtani? The most talented player in baseball history is finally heading to the playoffs
Ohtani created the 50-50 club, went 6 for 6 and clinched a playoff berth for the first time all in one afternoon
Over 650 paddlers raise £10,000 in charity paddle parade across Torbay coast
650+ paddlers took to the sea and raised £10k for charity!
Ref Anthony Taylor needs support after death threats - and players can give it to him
Online abuse has led to Anthony Taylor not refereeing a match this weekend but that can only mean temporary respite and more has to be done - including some help from the Premier League's players
How McLaren got back to title contention after 12 years of hardship
Even six months ago, McLaren contending for Formula 1 titles in 2024 seemed unlikely. How did the team achieve it?
Canada Soccer spying case
Nearly two months after announcing an independent, external review into the Paris Olympics drone spying scandal, Canada Soccer — like everyone else — is waiting on its findings.
Perthshire plays host to Scottish Schools’ Mountain Bike Championships
Crieff independent day school, Morrison’s Academy, joined forces with the host venue and governing body Scottish Cycling for the event on September 12, which was held for the second year in succession
Health goal of new football project set to kick off in Crieff
The first Strathearn United FC session is to take place from 7pm on Thursday, September 26, at Strathearn Community Campus
Barney Walsh slammed as 'arrogant' in court after doing 95mph on M4
Casualty actor Barney Walsh, who presents the BBC show Gladiators with his dad Bradley, was caught driving more than 90mph in his Mercedes
Vees back in action tonight
When you are in charge of one of the very best junior hockey programs in a country where hockey is played and watched with near religious passion, the pressure to win is immense, but Fred Harbinson wo
'I won the World Cup and Champions League – it's clear who is better Messi or Ronaldo'
One of Brazil's former World Cup heroes thinks he knows the answer in the eternal battle between who is better - Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo or Barcelona legend Lionel Messi
Referees should get more respect say Mirror readers after vile threats made to Anthony Taylor
Anthony Taylor will not referee a Premier League game this weekend, as the organisation investigates online abuse and threats made following Chelsea's now infamous match against Bournemouth. We asked if it was time fans started showing officials more respect
Liverpool FC blasted by local councillor in rapidly deleted social media post
Liverpool City Councillor Ellie Byrne hit out at the club after they said they would like to keep a portion of Anfield Road permanently shut outside the famous stadium
Inside Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass's whirlwind romance
News that the rollercoaster romance between Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass is apparently over after 12 rarely uneventful years will be greeted with sadness by fans.
Michelin decides against new front tyre for 2025 MotoGP season
After analysing data from the Misano test, Michelin has decided to postpone the introduction of a new front tyre originally intended for next season
Sophia Smith reveals 'Triple Espresso' origin story and reflects on 'demanding' USWNT Olympic gold medal run
Smith has come into her own as one of the biggest stars of the women's game both internationally and in the NWSL
Friday favourite: The Italian underdog combination that caused Senna to dig deep
Scuderia Italia regularly nibbled at the heels of bigger Formula 1 squads during the 1989 season. Alex Caffi has especially strong memories of his Dallara-built car that year, which allowed him to almost claim a famous scalp in qualifying at the Hungaroring
Former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino's six-word verdict on USA unveiling speaks volumes
Mauricio Pochettino has opened up on the "completely different" atmosphere at his USA unveiling after walking away from his last few roles in club football
Gary Neville makes enormous Chelsea manager U-turn after surprise change
Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino returned to football management as he was appointed USA manager
Ferrari aiming to get clarity over WEC restarts after failed Spa appeal
Ferrari unsuccessfully protested - and then appealed - against the results of Spa 6 Hours, which was restarted after the scheduled finish time
Volunteers praised as thousands enjoy Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games
The traditional Scottish showpiece was held in Bogle’s Field off Essendy Road on Sunday, September 8, in dry but overcast conditions
F1 invests in sustainable plane fuel; "rationalising" calendar in net zero push
New deal with partners DHL sees F1 utilise SAF to reduce carbon emissions for cargo flights
Biggest need for each NFL team ahead of Week 3: Rams receivers, 49ers running backs bitten by injury bug
Tua Tagovailoa and DeForest Buckner were among the stars added to injured reserve this week
Shohei Ohtani becomes founding member of 50-50 club; Aaron Rodgers shines in Jets rout
Ohtani had the first three-homer, two-stolen base game in MLB history
NFL Week 3 bold predictions: Falcons knock off Chiefs, Vikings remain perfect, Andy Dalton lifts Panthers
Five improbable things that could go down in Week 3
The Mancunian Way: Britons protected
PLUS: Stop the press
Caitlin Clark's historic rookie season, contextualized: Where Fever star's debut campaign ranks all-time
Clark is the runaway favorite to win Rookie of the Year, but she has stiff competition for the title of best rookie ever
Inter vs. Milan and Man City vs. Arsenal headline weekend of huge matches post Champions League Matchday 1
Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI, USMNT drops below Mexico in the FIFA rankings and more
76ers' Joel Embiid signs extension: Massive deal worth $192.9 million over three years, per report
The big man says he wants to stay with Philly 'for the rest of my career'
Seven drastic changes fueling hot starts across NFL: Saints' motion, Chargers' rushing, Seahawks' 3-WR sets
These teams are benefiting from positive changes in 2024
Who could join Shohei Ohtani in 50-50 club? These seven MLB players have the right skillset to make a run
Shohei Ohtani is the founding member of baseball's 50-50 club... will anyone else join in the coming years?
2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame predictions: Eli Manning, Hines Ward among possible inductees
A special class could be unveiled this summer
Packers' Josh Jacobs on verge of breaking unfortunate NFL record that has stood for 37 years
This is not a record that you want to break
MLB's biggest second-half disappointments: Red Sox, Twins among five teams with late-season letdowns
Boston has fallen out of the playoff picture, while Minnesota could lose its spot to Detroit
Lotte Wubben-Moy makes Arsenal title vow and lifts lid on England dream
Lotte Wubben-Moy enjoyed the most impressive individual season of her career last term and the Arsenal defender is hoping that continues with one eye on next summer's European Championship
F1 drivers with the most poles at a single race but no wins
Who has claimed several poles at a single grand prix but never won it?
Inside the WRC’s search for its next Michele Mouton
Autosport was invited to join a panel of experts to oversee the inaugural Beyond Rally Women’s Driver Talent Programme to help select the World Rally Championship’s next female superstar, as it aims to find a successor to the last woman driver to win a WRC round 44 years ago
Teenage weightlifter's dream to represent Scotland on world stage
OLSP pupil Ciara Docherty has caught the eye of Scotland coaches.
KSCA Dharwad zone chairman writes to State body for early meeting to resolve issues
With senior qualified coaches of KSCA raising objections to the functioning style of the present convener of Dharwad zone of KSCA and also several other contentious issues, chairman of the Dharwad zone of KSCA and former Mayor of Hubballi Dharwad Viranna Savadi has written to the State body of KSCA to convene a meeting to resolve the issues.
Billy Napier's imminent firing prompts another big question: Who holds power to hire Florida's next coach?
Napier's time leading the Gators is running out, but questions have emerged over who ultimately decides on the replacement
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