Rory McIlroy and the Boredom–Tension Paradox

When Rory McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam, he joined one of the rarest fraternities in sport. It should have been a liberating milestone—pressure released, history made, legacy secured. Yet, in the weeks since, McIlroy has looked anything but rejuvenated. His body language at the Canadian Open, where he missed the cut, was striking: …

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Raducanu’s changing appearance 2021-2025

As expected, Emma Raducanu’s appearance has changed as she is growing up. And she appears to have added some weight. That girly, innocent charm that contributed to her financial success has disappeared. Will it affect her sponsorship deals when combined with her relative lack of success post her 2021 US Open win?

Photo of Peng Shuai with grey cat is undated and is not evidence that she is alive and well

Peng Shuai with grey cat

NEWS AND COMMENT: You have probably been reading about the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, 35, a former Wimbledon doubles champion, who apparently went missing after she accused retired Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli of pressuring her into having sex. She posted her views on the Chinese website Weibo, China’s version of Twitter. Her post was …

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What is the meaning of the three lions on the England badge?

Original Three Lions badge for England footballers

Sports men and women playing for the England team in various sports have a badge on their shirt depicting three lions. They wear this because it is a symbol of England. Also, the lions are a symbol of strength and courage, two qualities which are essential in winning in sport competitions. History The evolution …

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