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There is a state of mind athletes talk about when they are totally absorbed in the moment and the actions of their sport.  Source link

England’s disastrous Ashes tour has received another blow with Jofra Archer ruled out of the remaining two Tests while skipper Ben Stokes has dug in to defend his beleaguered team. Source link

A video said to feature Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation in another problem for England’s disastrous Ashes tour. Source link

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for milder conditions this year than in 2024, when two people died on the first night of racing, although sailors have been warned to expect strong winds.  Source link

Golf superstar Brooks Koepka has cited family priorities as he announces he is leaving the breakaway LIV Golf league. Source link

Mohamed Salah scored at his fifth Africa Cup of Nations tournament in a row, becoming the first Egyptian player to do so. Source link

Last month Samoan weightlifters Seine Stowers and June Sipaia broke World and Oceania records. Their success is due to a generational shift in attitudes to women in the sport, and a world-class facility at home. Source link

Nancy Dickman has run marathons in London, New York, Rome and Sydney, and at 83 shows no signs of slowing down.    Source link

The head of the FIS has raised concerns over snow and financial issues affecting the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, suggesting that a radical rotation system of hosts should be considered. Source link

Pat Cummins could be held back from the upcoming T20 World Cup as Australia look to manage his workload following his recent back injury. Source link