Figure skating-Champion Chan tries to claim underdog role for worlds
TORONTO – Patrick Chan tried hard to paint himself as the underdog on Monday as he assessed his chances of completing a hat-trick of world figure skating triumphs in March …
Knee operation for Barcelona captain Carles Puyol
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol underwent an exploratory knee operation on Friday.
The 34-year-old Puyol has suffered knee problems for over a year and missed last summer’s European Championships, which were …
Maria Sharapova pulls out of Brisbane International
Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from January’s Brisbane International due to an ankle injury.
The Russian star twisted her left ankle at the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in September and …
UCI asks Belgium to sanction Hoste on doping grounds
PARIS – Three-times Tour of Flanders runner-up Leif Hoste faces disciplinary proceedings after an apparent violation of anti-doping rules.
“The UCI announces that it has asked the RLVB (Belgian National …
