Japan to host AFC Champions League east knock-out stage
Japan will host this year's delayed AFC Champions League knock-out stages for teams in the east of Asia, the region's football governing body said Monday.
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Thomas ready to grab his chance at Tour de France
Geraint Thomas said he is ready to help one of his Ineos Grenadiers team mates win the Tour de France next month, though if a chance to claim victory comes the Welshman's way he does not intend to pass it up.
Australia's Seebohm backs FINA decision on transgender swimmers
MELBOURNE : Australian Olympic gold medallist Emily Seebohm has welcomed FINA's decision to restrict the participation of transgender athletes in elite women's swimming, saying the sport could now move on with certainty.
Canada's Masse motivated for world backstroke final
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Canadian swimmer Kylie Masse will chase a third straight world title in the women's 100-metre backstroke Monday.
Geraint Thomas sends Tour de France warning after first stage win in four years
Geraint Thomas warmed up for the Tour de France with his first stage race win in four years and warned: “I'll be ready to take my chance if it comes.”
American Huske powers to 100m butterfly gold at world championships
BUDAPEST : American Torri Huske nearly broke the women's 100m butterfly world record at the swimming world championships in Budapest on Sunday while Nicolo Martinenghi became the first Italian to win the 100 metre breaststroke gold.
Leanne Smith leads U.S. with seven golds at world para swimming championships
Leanne Smith won a meet-leading seven gold medals at the world para swimming championships, sparking a U.S. team that finished second in the standings with 24 gold medals overall.