Haruki Murakami opposes destruction of nearly century-old baseball baseball stadium in Tokyo
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NYC Grand Prix: Zharnel Hughes breaks Linford Christie’s 30-year British 100m record with 9.83 finish
Zharnel Hughes ran 9.83 seconds to break Linford Christie’s 30-year British 100m record in New York. The 27-year-old’s effort was 0.04 seconds quicker than Christie’s run at the World Championships back in 1993. Ad Hughes’ effort is the quickest time in the world so far this year and the second fastest ever by a European athlete.
Noah Lyles ties Usain Bolt record for sub-20s; new 100m world leader at NYC Grand Prix
Noah Lyles tied Usain Bolt‘s record by breaking 20 seconds in a wind-legal 200m for the 34th time in his career, winning at the New York City Grand Prix on Saturday.
East London children get chance to try baseball as part of London Series
MLB and BaseballSoftballUK brought the excitement of America's favourite pastime to the children of East London to cement the legacy of this weekend's London Series clash between the Cubs and Cardinals. On Thursday, MLB's First Pitch Festival took over the Olympic Park as 900 children from twenty-five different schools enjoyed a masterclass from MLB legends Jake Arrieta and David Eckstein.
Sources - Paolo Banchero to play for United States at FIBAs - ESPN
Team USA won a recruiting battle this week, securing the commitment of current NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero to play in this summer's FIBA World Cup, sources confirmed to ESPN. The Orlando Magic star was previously verbally committed to playing for Italy
European Games: Michaela Walsh and Jennifer Lehane progress, Jack Passmore into final
Irish pair Michaela Walsh and Jennifer Lehane have made it through to the round of 16 at the European Games in Poland after victories on Saturday afternoon.
Prince Fahd bin Jalawi elected president of Asian Triathlon Confederation
The 31st General Assembly of the Asian Triathlon Confederation unanimously elected Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed as president for the next four years, the second Saudi sports figure to head the continental Olympic sports federation.
Kent County Championship gold medals for brothers who learned to play table tennis in their kitchen during Covid lockdown
Two brothers from Broadstairs who learned to play table tennis at home during the Covid lockdown have won gold medals at the Kent County Championships.