Author: Nifemi Filani

[ad_1] A year ago, Alice Kinsella did not want to do gymnastics anymore.When she started treatment for acne, the Olympic bronze medallist did not think it might leave her on the verge of quitting her sport.The 23-year-old, who helped Great Britain to a surprise women’s team bronze at the Tokyo Games in 2021, said she went on the contraceptive pill to help her skin condition but ended up developing anxiety and depression last year.”I was so close to retiring,” she told BBC Sport.“I couldn’t train properly, couldn’t go for anything. Especially on bars, skills I’ve been going for like since…

[ad_1] Alfredo Angulo at a press conference for his 2014 fight against Canelo Alvarez. Most fighters transition into a relaxed second career after their boxing days are behind them, but not Alfredo Angulo. “Perro” Angulo showed that this dog still had some fight in him on Saturday when he made his first fighting appearance in almost three years, not in a boxing ring, but the “squared circle” of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The 41-year-old Angulo scored a first round knockout of four-fight veteran Jeremiah Riggs in their fight, but it was a far…

[ad_1] We speak to a combined eventer about learning to move on from disappointment, changing his approach and targeting Paris There’s a commentary that replays in Jack Turner’s mind when the going gets tough. He’d prefer it not to exist, but its presence – an excruciating reminder of a disappointing British Championships in June 2022 – serves a valuable purpose. “2022 was just a mess,” he reflects, almost laughing in disbelief at his experience. Turner, representing the University of Texas at San Antonio at the time, had completed his first senior decathlon in May 2021 but ended up with three…

[ad_1] Frank Vogel said he felt “very” confident that he would return as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns next season. “I’ve got full support of [Suns owner Mat] Ishbia,” said Vogel before Game 4 on Sunday. Vogel originally signed a five-year deal in June 2023.  [ad_2]

[ad_1] Barcelona will supposedly only consider really important proposals for Jules Kounde this summer amid some transfer rumours linking the French defender with Premier League clubs.That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who spoke exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column to discuss Kounde’s future following some surprise stories about Aston Villa being interested in signing him this summer.While Kounde hasn’t quite been at his best since joining Barca from Sevilla a couple of years ago, it seems the Catalan giants are happy with him and not looking to let him go, so even if there is…

[ad_1] Sharing words of encouragement to former lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira off the back of his contentious decision defeat at UFC 300 this month, light heavyweight titleholder, Alex Pereira has urged the Brazilian to take some inspiration from his ability to rebound from his KO loss to Israel Adesanya just a year ago. Oliveira, the current number two ranked lightweight contender, featured on the main card of UFC 300 earlier this month alongside Brazilian compatriot, Pereira – himself dropping a controversial split decision defeat to surging contender, Arman Tsarukyan. Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato Going close with a trio of guillotine…

[ad_1] What TV channel is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia on? Canelo vs. Munguia will be shown live on DAZN pay-per-view priced at £19.99. Where is Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia being held? The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This will be Canelo’s ninth fight at the venue and has a record of six wins, one defeat and one draw. Munguia fought there once beating Brandon Cook on the undercard of Canelo vs Golovkin 2. What times does Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia start? The DAZN broadcast begins at 1am UK time. What titles are on the line in Canelo…

[ad_1] EastEnders actors Emma Barton and Jamie Borthwick will run the London Marathon this Sunday, as their on-screen characters Honey Mitchell and Jay Brown. It is part of the programme’s storyline involving Jay’s wife, Lola, who died after a brain tumour. The characters’ marathon efforts will be filmed and feature in Monday, 22 April’s episode of the show.Follow the 2024 London Marathon live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app from 08:30 BST on Sunday 21 April.Watch EastEnders Monday 22 April at 19.30 BST on BBC One and iPlayer.Available to UK users only. [ad_2]

[ad_1] Anthony Edwards posted his seventh 30-point playoff game, tying Kevin Garnett for the most in Minnesota Timberwolves history, during Friday night’s 126-109 win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series. Edwards, 22, has also played in 33 fewer playoff games than Garnett. Edwards has appeared in 14 postseason games, while Garnett appeared in 47 playoff contests with Minnesota. The two-time All-Star guard ended his outing with 36 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 42 minutes of action. According to a few NBA betting sites, the Timberwolves hold fourth-shortest odds to…

[ad_1] Premier League Table: Latest English Premier League standings for the 2023/2024 season. [ad_2]