January, 2024
‘Frozen eyes, frozen toes’ – the brutal race that may never return
Every winter, a cross-country skating race is organised in the Netherlands. For the past 27 winters it hasn’t happened. But a nation holds out hope.
Djokovic overcomes Fritz and heat to reach semis
Novak Djokovic continues his bid for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title by beating Taylor Fritz to reach the semi-finals.
Egyptian ecstasy and Ghana gloom – Group B’s unreal conclusion
Watch the key action as an exciting conclusion to Group B at Afcon as Egypt qualify and Ghana are left staring elimination in the face having been seconds from guaranteed qualification.
International Surrealism Now at the Mafra Palace. UNESCO World Heritage Site
1888PressRelease – Surrealist Santiago Ribeiro founded Palácio de Mafra, in the School of Weapons to Surrealism Now art show 2024. With a tribute to Isabel Meireles, one of the most important surrealists in Portugal.
Norrie pipped by Zverev in five-set thriller at Australian Open
British No 1 Cameron Norrie suffered an agonising end to his Australian Open run as he was pipped in a fifth-set tie-break by Alexander Zverev after a superb fourth-round tussle.
Mayer: Jonas’ legacy depends on a rematch
Mikaela Mayer has reiterated her calls for a rematch with Natasha Jonas and claimed the British boxer’s “legacy depends on it”.
Kohli withdraws from first two Tests against England
Virat Kohli has withdrawn from India’s side for the first two Tests against England for personal reasons.
Eagle’s Realm bids for four-timer at Newcastle
Eagle’s Realm bids for a fourth win in a row at Newcastle on Monday and a competitive feature at Plumpton with a field of nine hopefuls, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Norrie falls short of Australian Open last eight
Britain’s Cameron Norrie suffers an agonising defeat in Melbourne as sixth seed Alexander Zverev edges an absorbing five-setter in a first-to-10 deciding tie-break.