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Commonwealth champion McColgan admits emotional hangover after claiming European silver

Eilish McColgan admits the emotional hangover of her memorable Commonwealth Games scuppered her hopes of landing more major glory at the multi-sport European Championships in Munich. The Scottish athlete, 31, was dramatically crowned 10,000m champion in Birmingham earlier this month and followed it up with European silver behind Turkish star Yasemin Can on Monday night. Ad McColgan, whose mum Liz won two Commonwealth Games titles over the same distance in 1986 and 1990, clocked a time of 30:41.05 to finish just over eight seconds behind Can and ahead of Lonah Chemtai Salpeter in third.

Molly Caudery is hoping technique can propel her onto the podium in Munich

Molly Caudery reckons technical tinkering can propel her towards a multi-sport European Championship medal in Munich. The Redruth pole vaulter advanced to Wednesday evening's final on Monday after comfortably clearing the bar at 4.50m. Ad Caudery, 22, leapt the same height as Lene Onsrud Retzius, Aikaterini Stefanidi and Wilma Murto but hopes fine-tuning her processes behind the scenes will help topple her rivals in the final.

Sunderland men’s and women’s teams set for Stadium of Light double-header

Sunderland’s men’s and women’s teams are to take to the pitch on the same afternoon in the Stadium of Light’s first double-header.

WBBL: Ellyse Perry Extends Stay With Sydney Sixers

Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has extended her stay with Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) club Sydney Sixers and will represent the side in the eighth season of the competition. Perry is a foundation member of the Sixers, who has skippered the club in all editions of the world's premier women's domestic competition, including titles in WBBL 02 and WBBL 03. A product of NSW's pathways system, the 31-year-old now plays her state cricket for Victoria but said she had never considered playing for any other WBBL franchise.

'Unforgettable moment': CWG 2022 gold medallist Sreeja Akula on meeting with PM Modi

Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, was felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi. Speaking about the grand event in New Delhi, Sreeja described it as a moment she would never forget. "It was an honour for me to meet with Hon'ble PM Modi and to hear his inspiring words. Being felicitated by him is one moment I will cherish forever. I am grateful for such a warm welcome and it gives me the motivation to continue the hard work," she said. Sreeja was among the 31 athletes making their Commonwealth Games debut who went on to win a medal for India. Speaking at the felicitation ceremony, the Prime Minister cited how medal wins by the women athletes will inspire girls to pick up sports as a career option.

Manchester United considering Moussa Dembele move before transfer deadline day

Manchester United are still considering a move for Lyon forward Moussa Dembele in the final few weeks of the summer transfer window and remain in contact with the player's representatives.

Australians are not unbeatable, high time Indian hockey introduces a counter system to beat them

Jagbir Singh is a former India field hockey player who represented India in two Olympics in 1988 (Seoul) and 1992 (Barcelona). He was also part of the bronze medal winning Indian team in the 1986 Asian Games and the silver medal winning team in the 1990 Asian Games.

10 Manchester United players who could still leave the club this summer

Transfer talk following the loss to Brentford has mainly centred around who Manchester United should bring in to halt a dismal start to the season.

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Commonwealth champion McColgan admits emotional hangover after claiming European silver

Molly Caudery is hoping technique can propel her onto the podium in Munich

Sunderland men’s and women’s teams set for Stadium of Light double-header

WBBL: Ellyse Perry Extends Stay With Sydney Sixers

'Unforgettable moment': CWG 2022 gold medallist Sreeja Akula on meeting with PM Modi

Manchester United considering Moussa Dembele move before transfer deadline day

Australians are not unbeatable, high time Indian hockey introduces a counter system to beat them

10 Manchester United players who could still leave the club this summer