For Japan's ageing soccer players, 80 is the new 50
TOKYO : Mutsuhiko Nomura's soccer career has spanned 18 World Cups, or 70 years, to be exact.
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Eliud Kipchoge considers Boston Marathon return after leg issue in debut
Eliud Kipchoge said he developed an upper left leg issue about 18 miles into Monday’s Boston Marathon, shortly before he was dropped from the lead pack en route to finishing sixth for his third defeat in 18 career 26.2-mile races.
Eliud Kipchoge finishes sixth at Boston Marathon in his slowest ever time, Evans Chebet defends title
Eliud Kipchoge finished sixth at the 2023 Boston Marathon in 2:09:23, his slowest ever marathon and his poorest showing since he finished eighth at the 2020 London Marathon. The 38-year-old was unable to keep up with the pace in the rain, with Evans Chebet defending his title in 2:05:54, making him the first man to win back-to-back titles since Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot won three in a row from 2006-2008. Ad Chebet has won his last three marathons, winning the New York City race in 2022.
USA midfielder Julie Ertz signs for NWSL's Angel City FC
United States midfielder Julie Ertz has signed a one-year deal with National Women's Soccer League side Angel City FC, the club said Monday, continuing her surprise comeback after an extended absence from the sport.
US midfielder Ertz signs for NWSL's Angel City FC
United States midfielder Julie Ertz has signed a one-year deal with National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side Angel City FC, the club said on Monday, continuing her surprise comeback after an extended absence from the sport.
Eliud Kipchoge defeated at Boston Marathon
Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge faded in the 19th mile of the Boston Marathon and suffered just his third defeat in the greatest marathon career in history.
PTO Tour: Alistair Brownlee relishing maiden battle with Kristian Blummenfelt and Jan Frodeno in Ibiza
Alistair Brownlee believes a Balearic battle with two former fellow Olympic champions can catapult the profile of triathlon to new heights. Brownlee helps form a star-studded line-up in the Spanish sun alongside reigning Tokyo champion Kristian Blummenfelt and Beijing 2008 gold medallist Jan Frodeno, who is widely considered the greatest triathlete of all-time. Ad The 100km race — 2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run — will be the first time the decorated trio have competed against each other as the PTO looks to revolutionise awareness and drive further visibility of the sport.
Boston Marathon poses new challenge for Kipchoge: slow down
BOSTON: World record-holder Eliud Kipchoge has the speed to outclass the rest of the field when he makes his Boston Marathon debut on Monday.