Former Republic of Ireland international Greg Cunningham joins Galway United
Galway United have signed former Republic of Ireland defender Greg Cunningham in a major coup for John Caulfield's side.
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Algeria's Aouar joins Benzema's Al-Ittihad
Algeria midfielder Houssem Aouar has completed a permanent transfer from AS Roma to Karim Benzema's Al-Ittihad, the Saudi Pro League club said on Tuesday (Jul 17).
Diamond League: Jessica Hull Breaks Women's 2,000m World Record
Jessica Hull showcased a fearsome form ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as the Australian set a world record of five minutes and 19.70 seconds in the women's 2,000m at the Diamond League meeting. The previous world record of this non-Olympic event was 5:21.56 achieved by Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi in September 2021. Having followed closely as the pacemakers led through the first 1,000m in 2:39.88, Hull stayed focused and the trackside lights indicating world record pace never left her side, reports Xinhua. Hull followed the United States' Heather MacLean as the second pacemaker stepped aside, and then when MacLean left the track too, it was Hull against the clock. Storming away from the lights as she left the final bend, Hull crossed the finish line in 5:19.70 to take almost two seconds off the previous world record.
Algeria hoping 'home Games' make up for Tokyo disappointment
Algeria is hoping the support of the millions of French people who have their roots in the North African country will make the Paris Olympics as good as a home Games for their team in July and August.
Arop nears personal best in Monaco 800m, won by record-setting Algerian Djamel Sedjatis
It promises to be a fierce battle for Olympic gold in the men's 800 metres, given the performances of several runners the past week.
Bayern announce signing of winger Olise from Crystal Palace
Bayern Munich have signed winger Michael Olise on a five year deal from Crystal Palace, the Bundesliga club said on Sunday.
Cash, luxury cars and land grants, Paris Games a gold mine for Arab medallists
CAIRO: Tareg Hamedi went from being a hard-working student athlete to a national hero and millionaire after landing Saudi Arabia's second-ever Olympic silver medal in the karate competition in Tokyo three years ago.
Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif hopes to inspire Algerian girls to follow in her footsteps
Imane Khelif is used to overcoming obstacles.