Looking for Love in China? Get Into Esports.

For many couples, a relationship starts with a swipe of a finger or a glance across a crowded room. For Gao Yuchen and Li Zhaoxuan, it all began with a bloody battle on the online shooter game “Apex Legends.” The college students admired each other’s ability to slaughter their rivals inside the game’s digital battlefield. … Read more

Helen and Kate Richardson-Walsh: LGBT+ History Month has allowed us to ask the tough questions | Hockey News

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player For LGBT History Month, Tom Bosworth speaks to British Olympic hockey champions Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh For LGBT History Month, Tom Bosworth speaks to British Olympic hockey champions Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh Hockey legends Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh became the first same-sex married couple to … Read more

eSports program added to CHS offerings | Around Town

Brothers will team up to launch sport It’s time to play to win. Fire up the computer. Get the headset adjusted. Talk to the team. Let’s play as eSports comes to Calhoun High School. The Calhoun County ISD board approved the addition of eSports for the school during its December board meeting about a year … Read more

EHS students find different form of competition through esports | Progress

ENID, Okla. — Competitive video gaming known as esports has continued to grow in prominence, with players at the professional level earning large paydays and universities starting esports degree programs for students. Enid High School teacher Christopher Parker, who has been at the school for six years, started the EHS esports program four years ago, … Read more

WRU ‘shocked and appalled’: We will review procedures | Welsh Government urges ‘immediate actions’ | Rugby Union News

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips said there will be “a review of its procedures”, after being “appalled and shocked” by allegations of sexism and discrimination in a BBC investigation. A number of ex-WRU employees took part in an investigation by BBC Wales, screened on Monday night, making accusations about their time at the governing … Read more

World Athletics proposes tighter rules for transgender women athletes | Athletics News

World Athletics are consulting with its members over imposing tighter testosterone limits on transgender women athletes Last Updated: 21/01/23 9:26pm The governing body’s proposal stops short of calling for an outright ban on trans athletes World Athletics on Saturday said it is consulting with member federations on a proposal that would impose more stringent testosterone … Read more

Eddie Jones opens up on England sacking: ‘Pride and disappointment’ in time as head coach | Rugby Union News

Eddie Jones spoke exclusively to Sky Sports News about the “pride and disappointment” he has about his time as England boss; England and Australia could meet at this year’s Rugby World Cup in France; Jones has signed deal with Wallabies until 2027 after being axed by the RFU By Eleanor Roper and Megan Wellens Last … Read more

England Six Nations squad: Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith in England Six Nations squad | Billy Vunipola misses out | Rugby Union News

Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith have both been named in Steve Borthwick’s side; Billy Vunipola, Jack Nowell and Jonny May miss out on selection; Farrell confirmed as captain Last Updated: 16/01/23 11:11am Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith will both feature in Borthwick’s side, with Billy Vunipola missing out Steve Borthwick has named Owen Farrell and … Read more

Indian sports news wrap, January 14

Football India U-17 team for friendly against UAE U-20 national side announced Bibiano Fernandes, the head coach of the India U-17 men’s football team, has announced a 22-member squad for a friendly against UAE U-20 national team in Dubai on January 16, 2023. The team will also play two friendlies against Uzbekistan on January 22 … Read more