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‘I was bullied in school for being different. At 16, I hit a crashing point’: the awkward kid who became the world’s strongest man

As a boy, Tom Stoltman was diagnosed with autism and bullied at school. When he became depressed in his teens, his older brother, a bodybuilder, suggested a trip to the gym

Alex de Minaur eases into Australian Open second round with routine win over lucky loser

Men’s sixth seed dismantles Mackenzie McDonald 6-2, 6-2, 6-3

Coco Gauff secures solid Australian Open first-round win despite serve issues

American third seed beats Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-3

Houston Texans v New England Patriots: AFC Divisional Round NFL playoff

Kayshon Boutte again with Maye throwing another great ball for 18 yards. Another slant from left to right earns some fresh air and a 1st and Goal. OH MY GOD. Stefon Diggs how did you hold on to that ball. So much traffic it is like the M6 at rush hour. The ball is nowhere near his body but Diggs just snaps his hands out and reels it in in the endzone.

Africa Cup of Nations final into extra-time after as Diaz misses controversial penalty after Senegal leave pitch in protest

102 min This time Mendy is legitimately flattened by Igamane, who also stays down after their collision. It was a short backpass which Mendy cleared a split-second before Igamane arrived on the scene.

Aston Villa’s title hopes hit after Thierno Barry fires resolute Everton to victory

Unai Emery did not hold back. In his programme notes the Aston Villa manager turned to caps lock. “THIS MATCH IS CRUCIAL,” he said, spying an opportunity after Arsenal and Manchester City dropped points, with a golden chance to return to second and cut the leaders’ advantage to four oints.

Mark Cuban's money helped build Indiana University's football team—he shares 'how championship teams and organizations are built'

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban is one of the wealthiest donors to an Indiana University football program that's vying for the national championship.

Venus Williams sets Australian Open record at age of 45 but falters with win in sight

American becomes oldest singles player at tournament

Emma Raducanu recovers from slow start to ease through at Australian Open

Thai opponent shines in first set before falling away

It’s so toxic at Spurs even West Ham were shocked: Frank’s race looks run

Saturday’s visiting fans know a thing or two about being a dysfunctional club but the level of hate inside Tottenham’s gleaming home surprised even them

Kevin Stefanski named Atlanta Falcons coach after being cut loose by Browns

Stefanski gets second NFL chance after Browns firing

Kenneth Walker III runs riot as Seahawks maul 49ers to reach NFC title game

Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC Championship Game with a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night.