Ronnie O’Sullivan has hailed the power of Pilates as he begins his quest for a record eighth world snooker title on what is an unprecedented 31st consecutive Crucible appearance. Now surpassing even Steve Davis for longevity, O’Sullivan could extend a further two modern-day records in Sheffield over the next fortnight when victory would not just take him clear of Stephen …
Rafael Nadal’s 2013 French Open triumph is special for two reasons. Nadal’s clay-court season prior to 2013 French Open Nadal’s misfortune around the Australian Open had another chapter added to it. 2013 French Open Nadal’s quest for a record-extending eighth title at Roland Garros got off to a nightmarish start. The Nadal vs Djokovic semifinal was billed as the ‘final …
Atalanta midfielder Matteo Pessina on Wednesday became the eighth Italy player diagnosed with Covid-19 following international duty. “Pessina has tested positive for Covid-19,” his club Atalanta confirmed, adding the 23-year-old was “asymptomatic and in isolation”. Since the Azzurri’s World Cup qualifiers against Northern Ireland, Bulgaria and Lithuania, seven Italy players have officially tested positive. Juventus pair Leonardo Bonucci and Federico …
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