WWE has introduced NXT Women’s Tag Team titles — and there’s already been a title change. The NXT Women’s Tag Team titles were introduced and awarded to Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzalez on tonight’s NXT episode. Shotzi Blackheart & Ember Moon then defeated Kai & Gonzalez later in the night to become the new NXT Women’s…
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka out in third round of French Open
Maybe it was the daunting deficit Serena Williams faced in the French Open’s third round. Maybe it was the way her 20-year-old American opponent, Sofia Kenin, was questioning line calls. Either way, as Williams attempted to start a comeback Saturday with a three-ace game, she followed those big serves with some serious stare downs. Whether it…
Earth’s oceans could lose one-sixth of marine life by 2100 due to climate change
Washington — The world’s oceans will likely lose about one-sixth of its fish and other marine life by the end of the century if climate change continues on its current path, a new study says. The study comes on the heels of a report published by Australian climate experts that warned human civilization faces “an existential…
2 British paratriathletes secure paralympic qualification in South Africa
Paratriathletes Lauren Steadman and Alison Patrick have both won gold at the Buffalo City ITU World Paratriathlon Event, gaining automatic qualification for the Paralympics in Rio Advertisement Steadman, 23, won the PT4 category and has now qualified for her third Paralympic Games, having competed twice before as a swimmer. She said: “The top women weren’t…
Doping debate film: sporting figures, including Kelly Sotherton, debate doping
The panelists, including Nicole Sapstead (CEO UK Anti-Doping), Kelly Sotherton (Olympic medalist) Wendy Martinson OBE (nutritionist to elite sport) and Chris Fisher, Head of Healthspan Elite (a supplier of high-quality vitamins and supplements) debated the use of performance enhancing drugs in athletics and the issues facing the sport ahead of the Rio. Panel members discussed the alternatives for…
Julian Jenkinson: a legend of the British tri scene remembered
Julian was a formidable athlete, breaking and holding British triathlon records back in the 1990s, and forging a path for British athletes at Ironman Hawaii. Click Here: new zealand chiefs rugby jersey Advertisement “He was not just a formidable cyclist but an all round swimmer, cyclist and runner and always had a smile and time…
High protein beer gets the taste test
With a fairly low alcohol content of 3.6%, each 330ml bottle is said to boast 33% fewer calories (92.4) than a regular brew, 85% fewer carbs (1.65g) and 95% more protein, with a bumper 21.8g per bottle. So, most importantly, how does it taste? Advertisement BrewDog’s Dead Pony Club, Moor Beer Co’s Revival, Bath Ales…
ITU Multisport World Championship Festival dates confirmed for 2017
For the first time ever four branches of multisport are coming together in one world championship, the ITU Multisport World Championship Festival, which will take place August 18-27 2017 in Penticton, British Columbia. Advertisement The 10-day event will see 5,000 athletes compete in four separate World Championships – duathlon, aquathlon, cross triathlon & long distance…
Sweat monitor offers great potential for multisport athletes
A sweat monitor that can continuously check multiple biochemicals in sweat has been developed by scientists could offer great benefits to triathletes, particularly long-distance athletes competing in hot climates. Advertisement For in the future athletes could potentially be able to wear devices that would alert them to health problems such as fatigue, dehydration and dangerously…
Triathlon training book giveaway
James Beckinsale M.Sc, a BTF L3 High Performance Coach, has published his first book, The Triathlon Training Book. Advertisement Published by DK and priced £12.99 it covers all aspects of triathlon training from how to get faster, stronger and smarter to nutrition and choosing the right kit and equipment that will help you reach your…