Author: Terna Nyamkyume

There is a lot more than what meets the eye when it comes to Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin. From the outside, they might look like two compatriots vying to be crowned the all-time great. But deep down, they are exceptionally passionate women whose careers have been derailed by the wraths of injuries yet have lifted themselves up and added great value to the sport as skiing veterans. But are retirement bells nearing for one of them? Well, speaking of Mikaela Shiffrin’s moment of bidding adieu to the game, Vonn simply doesn’t think it’s in the offing anytime soon. In…

NASCAR championship live updates, results, highlights from 2024 Cup Series title race at Phoenix image Phoenix Raceway plays host to what promises to be a doozy of a contest on Sunday afternoon. After a 35-race slate, the NASCAR Cup Series Championship is finally here. Given the way the past few postseason races have ended, expect a fiery finish. At Martinsville, Ryan Blaney was the hero, surging past title contenders Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson in the race’s final 10 laps to hoist the Xfinity 500 title — and a golden ticket to the Valley of the Sun. Blaney has been…

The FIS Council has confirmed that the use of airbags will be compulsory for all athletes competing in the speed disciplines of Alpine Skiing. “For FIS, athlete safety comes first and is non-negotiable,” said FIS Secretary General Michel Vion. “This has been at the top of our agenda, and it is why we established the Athlete Health Unit in 2023, for example.” It comes after the recent death of 19-year-old Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi in a crash while training. It is reported she fell at speed and her head crashed against the icy surface of the slope. She was a…

Lindsey Vonn shared a heartfelt update on her pet dog Leo’s battle with cancer. Leo was diagnosed with cancer shortly after Vonn’s return from the 2024 Paris Olympics. The retired American alpine skier attended the Paris Olympics and played a crucial role in securing the Salt Lake City bid for the 2034 Winter Olympics, serving as the Chief of Athlete Experience. After returning home from the Paris Olympics, she took Leo to the vet after noticing lumps around his lymph nodes, where he was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. She shared the heartbreaking news in an Instagram post on August 18,…

Former Premier League star Willian was not shy in explaining his feelings about his decision to leave Chelsea and join Arsenal. Willian left the Blues in the summer of 2020 as a free agent to sign for the Gunners, where the Brazilian would go on to spend just one season at the Emirates Stadium. The 36-year-old made 37 appearances across his one and only season with Arsenal but has previously admitted that he did not enjoy his time in North London. After just one season at Arsenal, Willian left the Gunners to return to Brazil and sign for Corinthians where…

Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer is still in a race against time to be fit for the Blues’ clash against Arsenal on Sunday after providing an update on social media. The England international has proven himself to be Chelsea’s best player over the last year or so and he’s already grabbed seven goals and five assists in the Blues’ first ten Premier League matches of the season. Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge level on points with hosts Chelsea but Enzo Maresca’s side are one place above the Gunners because on goal difference. Palmer was on the end of nasty challenge from…

Manchester City were beaten at Brighton on Saturday as their battered and bruised squad lost another member to injury. City are already without a host of names with Rodri sidelined for the season and Oscar Bobb a long-term absentee. Defensive duo John Stones and Ruben Dias are out while Jack Grealish is not fit to feature for his club despite being called into the England squad. Kyle Walker is not fit enough to be playing 90 minutes on a regular basis yet was pressed into exactly that at Brighton with Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake having reported fitness issues with…

Manchester City may have lost four games in a row without half of their squad but Pep Guardiola has spotted a hidden gem to come out of this testing period. City are without Ruben Dias and John Stones through injury, while Nathan Ake and Manu Akanji were unused substitutes at Brighton and were never going to be risked after reporting fitness issues. Guardiola also revealed after defeat at Brighton that captain Kyle Walker is not ready to play 90 minutes, despite doing so twice this week in back-to-back Premier League losses. The City chief also said last week that Rico…

Manchester City FC v Brentford FC – Premier League Rodri has been ruled out for the season through injury (Image: Getty) Manchester City are reportedly planning a £60million raid for Real Sociedad’s star player, Martin Zubimendi, in the January transfer window. This comes as advice from injured midfielder Rodri, who has left a significant gap in the team due to his severe knee injury. The injury is expected to keep him out of action until next season. It seems that Pep Guardiola, whose English champions had suffered three consecutive losses before their recent match against Brighton – their worst streak…

Mick Schumacher, son of Formula 1 icon Michael Schumacher, opened up about the challenges and inspirations that have defined his racing career. Mick, who has been following in his legendary father’s footsteps, revealed how he had to “find his own feet” in Formula 1 after his father’s skiing accident curtailed the guidance and support he once had. Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula 1 champion, suffered life-altering injuries in a tragic skiing accident in December 2013 when Mick was just 14. The accident changed their lives, leaving Mick to navigate much of his professional racing journey independently. But even now, years…