Getty Images Laura always wondered if her body was running on empty Olympic gold-medallist Dame Laura Kenny is Britain’s most successful female athlete. She has two young boys but also had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy, and has always wondered if the physical toll of elite sport had damaged her fertility. The BBC News … Read more
1 day ago Aurelia Foster,Health reporter, BBC News Getty Images Sports injuries could be linked with fluctuating hormones during the menstrual cycle, researchers say Sportswomen make fewer mistakes and have quicker reactions when they are on their period, a study suggests. Tests designed to mimic the mental processes involved in team sports assessed 241 women’s … Read more
“We strongly believe that there were better ways to handle this situation,” FIDE said in a statement released on Friday. “The World Champion has a moral responsibility attached to his status, since he is viewed as a global ambassador of the game. His actions impact the reputation of his colleagues, sportive results, and eventually can … Read more
Ricardo dos Santos, a Portuguese sprinter, was pulled over early on Sunday morning while driving in Britain’s capital. Dos Santos had previously been stopped and searched by the same police service alongside his partner and child in July 2020. In a series of tweets, dos Santos posted dashcam footage from his car of Sunday’s incident … Read more
England celebrates their victory during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, July 31. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Updated 2118 GMT (0518 HKT) July 31, 2022 England celebrates their victory during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, … Read more
Daria Kasatkina, currently ranked No. 12 in the world, told a Russian blogger that she is in a relationship with a woman, figure skater Natalia Zabiiako. Kasatkina posted photos of the two together on social media following the interview. Kasatkina spoke out against the situation in Russia, saying that she will never be able to … Read more
Earlier this month, a Russian court extended WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Griner’s pretrial detention until at least June following her arrest. According to Russian authorities, Griner had cannabis oil in her luggage and has been accused of smuggling significant amounts of a narcotic substance — an offense punishable by up to 10 … Read more
While most people slumber, one 16-year-old sits back in his chair, covering his mouth with his hand in shock. It’s dawning on him the magnitude of what he’s just done. But rather than celebrating, Praggnanandhaa’s thoughts turn to digestion. “I think it’s about just going to bed,” he explained to CNN Sport. “It’s about time … Read more
Eritrean Girmay became the first Black African to win a stage of one of cycling’s Grand Tours when he outsprinted Netherlands’ Mathieu van der Poel in the 10th stage of the Giro between Pescara and Jesi. However, the 22-year-old had to abandon the race after a prosecco cork exploded into his left eye on the … Read more
The University of Leeds project will see heart monitors fitted under the skin of more than 100 men. Source link