Will Andre De Grasse turn it on at the Prefontaine Classic?
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Thompson-Herah undeterred by injury ahead of Prefontaine Classic
Olympic 100 and 200 metres champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is eager to gauge her speed ahead of the world championships and a lingering Achilles injury will not stop her competing in Saturday's Prefontaine Classic, she said on Friday.
Gymnastics body sets out rationale for shock block of Northern Irish competitors
The Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) also said that it had set out its current position in writing to both UK and Irish sports authorities as long ago as 2017.
World 100-metre champ Christian Coleman back up to speed after suspension
The 18-month suspension is behind Christian Coleman. He's set on quickly returning to where he left off: Being the world's top sprinter.
French Open 2022: Alexander Zverev into fourth round after topsy-turvy win over Brandon Nakashima
Alexander Zverev is through to the fourth round of the French Open after a topsy-turvy 7-6(2) 6-3 7-6(5) win over American Brandon Nakashima . Zverev, who is bidding to win his first ever Grand Slam title, will play Spanish qualifier Bernabe Zapata Miralles, who overcame John Isner in five sets earlier on Friday, in the next round. Ad/> Nakashima started brightly and earned himself two break points on Zverev's opening service game, but the German was able to rescue both and the pair battled to a tie-break.
Politicians criticise decision to block McClenaghan from competing at Commonwealth Games
Politicians north and south of the Border have criticised the decision not to let Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and two other athletes compete in the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
Decision to block Rhys McClenaghan from competing at Commonwealth Games ‘wrong’
Politicians north and south of the border have criticised the decision not to let Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and two other athletes compete in the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
Leylah Fernandez makes fourth round in Paris for first time
Leylah Fernandez edged Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 7-5 3-6 7-5 on Friday after a see-saw battle to reach the French Open fourth round for the first time. The only other time the Canadian left-hander made the second week of a major was on her run to the final at Flushing Meadows last year where she lost to fellow teenager Emma Raducanu.