Olympic soccer hero Julia Grosso a rising star after whirlwind 12 months
You can hardly blame Canadian women's team midfielder Julia Grosso if her head is still spinning after a whirlwind 12 months.
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Persona 5 Royal: Everything We Know So Far
With the entire editions of Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal—the latter of which had already been leaked a few days prior—the Persona series is launching. It will also serve as the series’ entry point for the Atlus label.
Christine Mboma, Olympic 200m silver medalist, to miss track worlds
Christine Mboma, the Olympic 200m silver medalist from Namibia, will miss the world track and field championships that start in two weeks as she recovers from tearing a thigh muscle in her most recent race on May 7.
Neeraj Chopra primed for podium finish in Stockholm Diamond League
The 24-year-old Chopra was second in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku with a big national record throw of 89.30m before winning his event at Kuortane Games with a creditable 86.60m effort under treacherous conditions. Both the events in Finland had strong fields, though the Turku line-up had more stars than at Kuortane, where Chopra slipped after an awkward release of his spear in his third attempt under slippery conditions due to rains. Luckily, he was up on his feet immediately and won the event without any injury.
Neeraj Chopra primed to win medal in Stockholm Diamond League
The 24-year-old Chopra was second in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku with a big national record throw of 89.30m before winning his event at Kuortane Games with a creditable 86.60m effort under treacherous conditions. Both the events in Finland had strong fields, though the Turku line-up had more stars than at Kuortane, where Chopra slipped after an awkward release of his spear in his third attempt under slippery conditions due to rains. Luckily, he was up on his feet immediately and won the event without any injury.
Mary Fowler: Man City sign 'one of the most exciting young talents in the game'
Manchester City have signed teenage Australia striker Mary Fowler from Montpellier on a four-year deal.
Manchester City sign teenage Australia striker Mary Fowler on four-year contract
Manchester City have announced the signing of teenage Australia striker Mary Fowler from Montpellier on a four-year deal.
Olympic swimmer Dan Jervis comes out as gay
British swimmer Dan Jervis has come out as gay ahead of next month’s Commonwealth Games.