Espargaro MotoGP update snub hints at impending Honda exit
The decision taken by the Tokyo manufacturer comes as Espargaro’s future with the team has been in doubt.
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Clint Boon announces shock closure of iconic Manchester nightclub
Legendary Manchester nightclub South is to close after one final party this weekend after 27 years entertaining the city's masses. The shock closure was announced on Twitter by one of the club's most famous resident DJs - Manc music icon Clint Boon.
Sports Ministry provides financial assistance to athletes, including Manika Batra, for future competitions
Sports Ministry's on Thursday granted financial assistance to several athletes across the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) core and development groups, including Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Nishad Kumar and ace woman table tennis player Manika Batra, to support them in their preparations for upcoming competitions. Nishad, who created an Asian record of 2.06m in the T-47 men's high jump, has been given a financial assistance of Rs 18.9 lakh towards training at the Olympic Training Centre in Chula Vista, United States. He has already left for the 73-day training camp, which started on Thursday and will continue till August 12, along with his physiotherapist Aalaap Jawadekar.
Indian Para-Athlete Vinod Kumar Banned For 2 Years For 'Misrepresenting Abilities'
Indian para-athlete Vinod Kumar has been banned for two years for intentionally misrepresenting his abilities in classification at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, World Para Athletics said. The Board of Appeal of Classification (BAC), an independent body, said the 41-year-old will be ineligible to compete in para athletics competition until August 2023. "The athlete was observed performing several movements and functions in competition which were not consistent with his performance during the physical and technical aspects of classification," World Para Athletics said in a statement, without giving further details.
Bruno Guimaraes registers late assist as Brazil comfortably sweep aside South Korea
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes grabbed a late assist as his Brazil side comfortably swept aside South Korea by 5-1 in Souel. Neymar (2), Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison and Coutinho all found the net as Seleção stepped up their preperations for the upcoming World Cup.
Canada's Pavan, Humana-Paredes open Latvia Elite 16 with victory
One week after their early elimination, Canadian beach volleyball duo Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes took a strong first step toward making sure it doesn't happen again.
Neymar doubles up from the spot as Brazil thump Korea
Neymar scored a pair of penalties as Brazil cruised to a 5-1 win over fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday.
Bale, Muirhead, Ferdinand: Sports stars celebrated in Queen's Birthday Honours
Olympic gold medalist Eve Muirhead and former footballer Rio Ferdinand are among the 48 sportspeople to be named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.