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Polar launches a new watch

Street X is designed for sports enthusiasts and health-conscious urban users

It supports more than 170 activities, including strength and functional training

Recovery and sleep tracking tools inform users of when they’re ready to train again

Polar has launched a durable, “urban-ready” sports watch offering training and recovery features and long-lasting battery life at a more affordable price point. 

Street X is designed for sport enthusiasts and health‑conscious urban users whose routines span structured workouts and spontaneous movement. Supporting more than 170 sports and activities, it covers traditional activities, such as running and cycling, as well as modalities like strength training, functional training and calisthenics. 

With recovery and sleep tracking tools, the watch also supports users in knowing when they are ready to train again. The sleep tracking feature detects sleep duration, quality, and stages. It also monitors nighttime heart rate, heart rate variability, autonomic nervous system activity and includes nightly skin temperature measurement.

“More than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, turning cities into our everyday training grounds,” says Sander Werring, CEO of Polar. “With Street X, we responded to this demand by creating a rugged, design-led watch that combines Polar’s training credibility with bold, everyday wearability and durability at a more accessible price, ready to handle gym sessions, street runs and daily life.”

For the first time, an LED flashlight has been integrated, as well as GPS and route guidance.

Top Rank’s Bob Arum has been involved in boxing since the 1960’s and has been a true servant to the sport, sure to go down as one of the most influential figures in its long history. More than anyone else, he perhaps has the claim to have seen it all.

Arum’s first fight as a promoter was a clash for the heavyweight world title, as Muhammad Ali successfully defended his WBC crown against George Chuvalo in Toronto, back in 1966.

The promoter would put on 27 of Ali’s 61 professional contests in total, but crafted his legacy just as much during the 1980’s, being one of the driving forces behind fights involving the ‘Four Kings’.

Speaking to DAZN Boxing after announcing a new partnership with the streaming service, Arum revealed that his favourite fight is the legendary clash between Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns, where the middleweight duo produced an enthralling three-round slug-fest.

“My all-time favourite fight ever was Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Tommy Hearns, because of the tour that we had them go on to publicise the fight.

“For some reason, because we had them on this tour, they rubbed each other up the wrong way and by the time the bell rang for the fight, they forgot everything they knew about boxing and they just wanted to make it into a street brawl.

“It was fantastic, it really was something. People who were there still recall it.”

The 1985 bout between Hagler and Hearns is often considered one of the greatest fights ever because of its sheer intensity and drama, with both men throwing everything from the opening bell in a relentless, high-risk battle.

In just three rounds, it delivered non-stop action, momentum swings, and elite skill under pressure – a perfect storm of violence and quality that has rarely been matched in boxing history.

Arum also highlighted Ali’s famous victory in the ‘Thrilla in Manila’ as a personal favourite, where ‘The Greatest’ cemented his dominance over Joe Frazier by knocking him out in their trilogy encounter.

Yuvraj Singh has spoken about the period when he was diagnosed with cancer, saying the illness began when he was at the peak of his career, even as he continued to play for India.

At that time, Yuvraj had just played a big role in India’s 2011 World Cup win, he was Player of the Tournament. During the tournament, he was dealing with fatigue, nausea and discomfort. The illness was not detected then, and he continued to play.

After the tournament, his condition got worse and medical tests later found a rare form of cancer, with a tumour in his chest.

“Not coming to terms with it was something I was going through because, as a sportsman, you can’t be sick. You’re supposed to play for India. But eventually, I kept getting sicker and sicker while still playing cricket,” Yuvraj said in a conversation with Michael Vaughan on The Overlap podcast on YouTube.

He said sport often trains players to ignore such signs. “As a sportsman, you don’t think about being sick. You’re supposed to play for India.”

“It was hard to accept. At the peak of your career, you’re on top of a mountain and then you fall into a ditch,” Yuraj said on getting to know that he had cancer. “I was in Delhi. We were going on tour to the West Indies and England. Ganguly had retired and my Test spot had just opened. I was waiting seven years for that spot. I said, ‘I don’t care if I die, I need that spot.’ But I got sicker and sicker.”

The seriousness of his condition became clear after doctors explained the risks.

“He said to me, ‘Mate, I’ve looked at your scans. The tumour is sitting between your heart and lung, right on the pipe. Either you go and play cricket, or you might have a heart attack. I think you’ve got three to six months left if you don’t do chemotherapy.’”

Winx’s pioneering foal, the mare who seized international spotlight two years prior at this period, won’t ever compete on the track.

Woppitt Bloodstock of the Kepitis clan, after dropping $10 million on the Pierro-sired filly named Quinceanera, posted the update via social channels Wednesday.

The accompanying video depicted her period with Chris Waller – Winx’s storied handler – and noted the retirement followed advice from vets and the trainer himself.

“Although disappointing, it’s in her best interest to now begin her career as a broodmare,” the statement read.

No revelation on which stallion awaits her in the upcoming breeding season.

Shared precisely two years after her Inglis Easter auction success, as Debbie Kepitis outmaneuvered US bidder John Stewart.

Part-owner Kepitis of Winx, who notched 37/43 wins (33 in succession, 25 Group 1) and nearly $26.5m prizemoney.

With Quinceanera as one of two surviving Winx foals, the other a 2024 Snitzel colt eyed for Inglis Easter but sidelined pre-sale by injury.

Post-colt, Winx had a layoff before joining Too Darn Hot at Darley last season.

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Radical move to tackle health inequalities from Manchester City Council

Free memberships will be offered to 11- to 16-year-old high school students

This is an extension of a free swimming programme for under-16s

Council leader, Bev Craig, says they have listened to what young people want

Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access to fitness classes for 11- to 16-year-old secondary school pupils.

This is an extension of the ‘Free Swim for 16 and Under’ programme which aims to put physical activity at the heart of the city’s drive to reduce health inequalities by opening up more opportunities for residents to get active, improve their wellbeing and enjoy inclusive, community‑focused sport and movement. 

Those facing the greatest barriers will also be supported through targeted interventions to help create a healthier, fairer, and more connected Manchester.

Leader of Manchester City Council, Bev Craig, said: “Young people told us they wanted free things to do and they wanted to keep healthy. We’ve listened and made this really important investment.

“After years of cuts, better funding from government means we’re able to invest in the things that matter to people. So we’re investing extra cash in keeping our residents across the city happy and healthy.”

The initiative goes live from May half term at Arcadia Leisure Centre, Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, Belle Vue Sports Village, Broadway Baths, East Manchester Leisure Centre, Hough End Leisure Centre, Manchester Aquatics Centre, Moss Side Leisure Centre, North City Family and Fitness Centre, Whalley Range Sports Centre and Wythenshawe Forum.