Rugby: Australia's men claim first sevens world title in Los Angeles
Australia claimed their maiden men's rugby sevens world championship on Sunday by clinching bronze in the series finale in Los Angeles.
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Frustrated Gerrard says he understands Villa boos
BIRMINGHAM, England : Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard said he could understand some fans booing following a 1-0 home defeat by West Ham United on Sunday, Villa's third loss in four Premier League games.
Lausanne Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra Finishes 1st With Monster 89.08m Throw
Neeraj Chopra had his arms up in celebration before his first throw at the Lausanne Diamond League meet even landed -- a sight all too familiar. As it turns out, the attempt -- a monster 89.08m throw -- was good enough to help him finish on top and continue a rather brilliant year. None of the competitors came close to matching his throw, with Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch finishing second with a best attempt of 85.88m and USA's Curtis Thompson completing the podium. This was also the first time an Indian clinched the top spot in a Diamond League meet.
Aston Villa 0-1 West Ham: Deflected Pablo Fornals goal gives Hammers narrow win in Birmingham
West Ham beat Aston Villa 1-0 thanks to a deflected Pablo Fornals strike. It was a fortunate goal, cruelly looping up and over Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, but a vital one for the Hammers who claim their first Premier League points of the season. Ad West Ham entered the match as the only team in the top four divisions of English football without a goal this season, and on this evidence it is easy to see why.
13-member Indian elite men's boxing team starts training in Iran
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has arranged the camp for the country's elite men pugilists, which also includes Thailand Open gold medallist Govind Kumar Sahani (48kg), Ananta Chopade (54kg), Md Etash Khan (60kg), Sachin (67kg), Amit Kumar (71kg), Naveen Boora (75kg), Arshdeep (80kg), Lakshya Chahar (86kg), Naveen Kumar (92kg) and Tokyo Olympics quarter-finalist Satish Kumar (92+kg). Deepak is the reigning national champion in the 51kg category.
Fornals gets West Ham up and running with winner at Villa
BIRMINGHAM, England : West Ham United opened their Premier League goals and points account for the season as a deflected effort by Pablo Fornals sealed a 1-0 victory at Aston Villa on Sunday.
Five Manchester United youngsters who could leave on loan before transfer window closes
The transfer window has just over a week left to run and there is expected to be plenty of movement between now and then at Manchester United.
Drag performers claim they were refused entry at Manchester bar for being in ‘fancy dress’
Two drag performers have criticised a Manchester bar and restaurant after they claimed they were refused entry because they were dressed in ‘fancy dress’ during Manchester Pride.