Guardian Open Weekend - Sport
Sicilian footballer stages own 'kidnapping' in retirement stunt – video
A third-tier Sicilian league match was interrupted in spectacular style by an apparent kidnapping, when a helicopter landed in the middle of the pitch and masked men burst out to seize Viagrande player Iganzio Barbagallo. But it was a stunt organised by the 55-year-old defender – and notorious prankster – to mark his final game before retirement with a send-off that would put the game's biggest stars to shame
Close to my heart: Greg Chappell's portrait of his grandfather – video
When the former Australia Test batsman recovered a caricature of his grandfather, the legendary sportsman Vic Richardson, it brought back memories of the man who inspired the Chappell brothers to pursue their own cricket ambitions
Perfect 10 for Griffin Colapinto as US surfer gets a triple barrel – video
Wild conditions whipped up by ex-Tropical Cyclone Linda off the Queensland coast provided Californian teenager Griffin Colapinto a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to surf through three barrels at the World Surf League’s season-opening Quiksilver Pro event. The 19-year-old was rewarded with a perfect 10 score at Kirra Point, after the action had been moved from Snapper Rocks due to the swell off the Gold Coast.
'Wouldn’t have a bloody clue': ARL chief trips over Cronulla Sharks team name – video
Peter Beattie, the new ARL Commission chairman, admits during a TV interview he does not know the name of Cronulla's NRL team
Mica McNeill: British bobsleigher crowdfunding her place at Olympics – video
After financial 'mismanagement' at British Bobsleigh ended Mica McNeill's hopes of a place at the 2018 Winter Olympics, she decided to crowdfund the money needed to complete her season and remain in contention. She did so successfully, in just five days
The blind MMA fighter: Ronald Dlamini's story – video
In 2009 Ronald Dlamini became the first black MMA champion in South African history by claiming the welterweight title. However, his life changed in 2012 after a fight in New Zealand when Ronald was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with meningitis. He was in a coma for 10 days and, when he awoke, discovered he was blind. Ronald immediately vowed to return the ring and now he trains beginners, as well developing a self-defence programme for the visually impaired based on MMA