UK-headquartered sports consultancy Performance54 has rebranded. The firm will now simply go by 54, with its leaders suggesting the new identity shows how they have a pragmatic belief in shifting their thinking to open up chances to succeed. The firm confirmed in a press release that the rebrand to ‘54’ “reflects both the bold founding principles...
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How Does Pride Affect Sports Performance?
In the early 2000s, American cyclist, Lance Armstrong, was an ascendant figure in sports. He achieved an unprecedented seven consecutive wins of the Tour de France. In addition to his cycling accomplishments, Armstrong survived cancer and established a thriving charitable foundation, Livestrong, to support cancer research. Many regarded him as a hero. But, throughout his...
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Oshoba, Kejawa extend wins in UK
World Boxing Council silver featherweight champion Elizabeth Oshoba and WBC African champion Oluwatosin Kejawa extended their winning streaks on Saturday at the Brentwood Centre, Essex, United Kingdom, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. A 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medalist for Nigeria, Oshoba delivered a commanding performance, knocking out Argentinian Agustina Rojas in round three of their six-round...
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I’ve visited thousands of British pubs – and this one is my favourite
There is one non-negotiable element: an excellent landlady/lord – such as Carol Ross, who runs the Roscoe Head in Liverpool. It’s a cosy, welcoming place, full of comfortable corners to have a chat. It stands out in a city centre full of great places for a beer. Then there’s Ali Ross at the Coach and...
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Football News Live – Jude Bellingham to be investigated by UEFA, Manchester United close to Dan Ashworth appointment
SOUTHAMPTON SIGN HARWOOD-BELLIS Taylor Harwood-Bellis has completed a permanent move from Manchester City to Southampton. The Saints’ return to the Premier League activated a clause to turn last season’s loan deal into a permanent one. He told the club website: “It’s no secret how much I enjoyed being here last season, so I’m delighted to...
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F1 Austrian Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more
The Red Bull driver has enjoyed a perfect race weekend so far by topping practice, taking the sprint race pole, winning the sprint race and then securing the grand prix pole in Austria. The reigning world champion once again saw off McLaren’s Lando Norris for pole on Saturday afternoon, grabbing top spot by an impressive...
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Iga Swiatek: The Relentless Perfectionist on Tennis Courts | Sports-Games
Iga Swiatek clinched her third consecutive French Open title, delivering the most lopsided final in 17 years by winning against Jasmine Paolini with just three games conceded in Court Philippe Chatrier. Yet, the Polish tennis star was quick to point out what went wrong, calling herself a ‘perfectionist.’ Swiatek, despite her string of titles,...
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F1 Austrian GP sprint race and qualifying – Start time, how to watch & more
Max Verstappen grabbed sprint race pole position at the Red Bull Ring by beating Lando Norris by 0.093s in sprint qualifying. Charles Leclerc was held up by an anti-stall issue with his Ferrari which denied him the chance to set his sole lap time in the final segment of qualifying, which means he’ll start the...
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When is Portugal vs. Slovenia Round of 16 game at Euro 2024? Schedule, date, kickoff time, player roster and how to watch next match | Sporting News United Kingdom
The 2016 European champions have headed to Euro 2024 as one of the favorites to go the whole hog, with Roberto Martinez taking over from Euro 2016-winning coach Fernando Santos in the dugout. Cristiano Ronaldo, now 39, is appearing in his sixth European Championship and 11th major international tournament, and the most-capped male player in...
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Lewis Hamilton explains ‘big boost’ of F1 podium return at Spanish GP and overtake that upset Carlos Sainz
Lewis Hamilton admitted it was a “big boost” to end his Formula 1 podium drought at the Spanish GP but said Mercedes still needed “all hands on deck” to maintain their recent level of improvement. F1’s most serial podium finisher had not finished in the top three positions of a grand prix for 12 races...
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UK Ekiden: Thames Valley hosts Japanese relay race debut
Thames Valley will play host to the first UK Ekiden, a popular Japanese long-distance relay race. The competition, sponsored by The Financial Times (FT) and Asian news media Nikkei FT, will begin on 24 June and will follow a 76 mile (122km) route from Oxford to Windsor along the Thames Path. Nineteen teams, including one...
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Netherlands vs. France prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Euro 2024 group match | Sporting News United Kingdom
One of the biggest matchups of the Euro 2024 group stage will take place Friday, June 21, in Leipzig as second-ranked France match up against seventh-ranked Netherlands in Group D play. The heavyweight matchup will be missing its biggest star — at least from the start — as Kylian Mbappe is a substitute because of a broken...