Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia has launched its formal bid to host the 2034 World Cup, as it looks to become the second country from the Middle East to hold the tournament.
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Lombardo and Agbegnenou shine in Tashkent
Inside the Humo arena, spectators were treated to a fantastic Opening Ceremony. A glittering show of lights, dancing, music and singing, showing the best of Uzbek tradition and culture. A rousing choral rendition of the Uzbek national anthem brought the spectators to their feet!
UAE's Tadej Pogacar charges to stunning win in Strade Bianche cycling competition
UAE rider Pogacar claimed a statement victory in his first race of the 2024 season in which he will attempt a Giro d'Italia-Tour de France double for the first time.
I'll quit long jump if rules changed - world champion Tentoglou
GLASGOW :Greek Miltiadis Tentoglou threatened to quit the long jump event shortly after winning the world indoor title on Saturday if the sport implements a rule change intended to eliminate foul jumps.
Pogacar wins Strade Bianche after 81km solo attack
Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar turned the men's Strade Bianche into a procession with a dominant victory after an astonishing 81km solo attack in Italy on Saturday.
Long jump champ Miltiadis Tentoglou - I'd quit if rules change - ESPN
GLASGOW, Scotland — Miltiadis Tentoglou threatened to quit the long jump shortly after winning the world indoor title Saturday, saying he would change events if the sport implements a rule change intended to eliminate foul jumps.
Long Jumper Jeswin Aldrin Finishes 13th In World Indoor Championships
National record holder long jumper Jeswin Aldrin finished a disappointing 13th with a 7.69m effort in the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Glasgow on Saturday. The 22-year-old, who was world leader for a few months in 2023 with his 8.42m jump, cleared 7.69m in his first attempt but fouled the next two. He could not be among the top eight after three attempts and thus eliminated, along with eight other competitors. The top eight long jumpers after three rounds are permitted to have another three attempts.
Gut-Behrami wins a super-G to pad lead over Shiffrin in overall World Cup standings
Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami is gliding toward the overall World Cup title in the extended absence of defending champion Mikaela Shiffrin since a crash in January.