Wout van Aert takes Vuelta stage victory, Eddie Dunbar 14th
Belgian Wout van Aert sprinted to win stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana on Friday, his second victory of this year's race, with Australia's Ben O'Connor retaining the overall lead.
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Van Aert wins Vuelta stage seven, O'Connor stays in red
Belgian Wout van Aert sprinted to win stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana on Friday, his second victory of this year's race, with Australia's Ben O'Connor retaining the overall lead.
Neeraj Chopra Falls Short Of 90m Mark, Finishes Second In Lausanne Diamond League
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League as he recovered in time to produce a season's best effort of 89.49m in his last attempt on Thursday. The 26-year-old Chopra was at fourth spot till the fourth round before sending his spear to 85.58m in his fifth attempt. He saved the best for the last as his sixth and final attempt measured 89.49m, which was better than his performance in the Paris Olympics.
Kingsley Emenike: Nigerian teen navigating European football
At just 17 years old, Kingsley Emenike, born in Aguleri, Nigeria, has already begun to carve out a place for himself in European football. His journey started with SK Lisen in the Czech Republic before he secured a loan move to FK Flamurtari in Kosovo on July 1, 2021.
Lowest TV Rights Deal In 20 Years: How Kylian Mbappe-Less Ligue 1 Is Struggling In 2024-25
France is set to have a record number of participants in the Champions League this season, just as Ligue 1 risks drifting into decline due to a financial crisis overshadowing the beginning of the campaign. Lille's 2-0 win against Slavia Prague in midweek in the first leg of their play-off tie leaves them in a strong position to secure a spot in the Champions League proper going into next Wednesday's return.
Neeraj Chopra Falls Short Of 90m Mark, Finishes Second In Lausanne Diamond League
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League as he recovered in time to produce a season's best effort of 89.49m in his last attempt on Thursday. The 26-year-old Chopra was at fourth spot till the fourth round before sending his spear to 85.58m in his fifth attempt. He saved the best for the last as his sixth and final attempt measured 89.49m, which was better than his performance in the Paris Olympics.
After Silver At Olympics, Neeraj Chopra Takes Field In Lausanne For Diamond League
Two weeks after winning his historic silver medal at the Paris Olympics, star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will resume action at the Lausanne Diamond League meeting on Thursday, seeking to reclaim the DL trophy at the season-ending finale next month. Nursing a long-standing groin injury, Chopra claimed a silver in the Paris Olympics on August 8 with a 89.45m throw, having won a historic gold in the Tokyo edition of the Games three years ago. The 26-year-old double Olympic medallist Indian on Saturday confirmed his participation at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, leaving a decision on a possible surgery after the end of the season.
Asfoora and Big Evs renew rivalry in Nunthorpe at York
Round three of the Asfoora and Big Evs sprinting rivalry will take place at York on Friday, with both Henry Dwyer's Australian ace and Mick Appleby’s Breeders’ Cup hero declared for the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes.