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Kenya's Kipyegon jubilant after historic 1,500m hat-trick
Reuters, Published on 11/08/2024
» PARIS: Kenya's Faith Kipyegon was over the moon after winning her third straight Olympic 1,500 metres gold on Saturday, surging through the final lap to finish more than a second ahead of the field.
Does height matter in badminton? Tall and small have tactical advantages
Reuters, Published on 06/08/2024
» PARIS - Two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan stands at just over 156 centimetres and has faced India's PV Sindhu, who won silver at the Rio Olympics and has over 23 centimetres on her, on court 25 times in their careers.
Showman Lyles wins 100m gold by five thousandths of a second
Reuters, Published on 05/08/2024
» PARIS: After all the talk and all the hype, Noah Lyles duly delivered when it mattered most by winning the closest-ever Olympic 100 metres final by five thousandths of a second on Sunday to give the United States the title for the first time in 20 years.
China's netizens rally around Pan after claims 100m swim not 'humanly possible'
Reuters, Published on 02/08/2024
» HONG KONG - China's state media, athletes and netizens rallied to support Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle after critics including an Australian swim commentator said his world record swim in the 100 metres freestyle was not "humanly possible".
Australia's women extend 4x100 metres freestyle relay reign
Reuters, Published on 28/07/2024
» PARIS: Australia's peerless women's 4x100 metres freestyle relay swimmers secured their country a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the event at the Paris Games on Saturday with an Olympic record-breaking swim.
Argentina clinch record 16th Copa America with 1-0 extra-time win over Colombia
Reuters, Published on 15/07/2024
» MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Defending champions Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Sunday.
Last-minute Watkins winner sends England into Euros final
Reuters, Published on 11/07/2024
» DORTMUND: Substitute Ollie Watkins scored a stoppage-time winner to send England deservedly through to their second successive European Championship final on Wednesday as they finally turned on the style to beat Netherlands 2-1 on a memorable night in Dortmund.
Boston Celtics put away Mavs for record 18th title
Reuters, Published on 18/06/2024
» BOSTON - One of the first people to congratulate Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum on winning the NBA championship was his 6-year-old son.
Hosts Germany crush 10-man Scotland 5-1 in Euro 2024 opener
Reuters, Published on 15/06/2024
» MUNICH - Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 on Friday with three goals in the first half to make a triumphant start to their Euro 2024 campaign and lay down a marker with the biggest opening game margin of victory in the tournament's history.
Barcelona axe Xavi after season of turmoil
Sports, Reuters, Published on 24/05/2024
» MADRID - Barcelona sacked manager Xavi Hernandez on Friday, four weeks after confirming their former midfielder would honour the last year of his contract and lead them through next season.