Economics to take on defending champ Auguste Rodin
Economics and Auguste Rodin are among 12 high-class contenders left in the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at the confirmation stage for Saturday's Leopardstown showpiece.
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Michael Stoute set to retire from training at season end
Michael Stoute has announced he will retire from training at the end of the 2024 Flat season.
Japan's Panasonic ends 37-year contract as top Olympics sponsor
TOKYO: Japan's Panasonic Holdings said on Tuesday (Sep 10) it would end its 37-year contract as a top sponsor for the Olympics following the end of the Paris Games.
Led By Young Strikers, India Aim To Maintain Winning Run In Asian Champions Trophy
India's new-found ability to score field goals will be crucial as the defending champions will look to extend their winning streak when they face Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Hulunbuir, China on Wednesday. Field goal conversion was a key concern during India's bronze medal-winning campaign at the Paris Olympics last month, where they netted 15 goals but managed only three from open play. It even prompted the legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who retired after the Games, to stress the need for improvement in this area.
India Thrash Japan 5-1, Notch Up Second Straight Asian Champions Trophy Win
Sukhjeet Singh struck a brace as defending champions India thrashed Japan 5-1 in a league match to notch up their second consecutive win in the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Monday. Sukhjeet scored in the second and 60th minutes while Abhishek (3rd), Sanjay (17th) and Uttam Singh (54th) were the other Indian goal getters. Matsumoto Kazumasa pulled one back for Japan in the 41st minute.
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Match Live Streaming And Live Telecast
India men's hockey team is all set to take on Japan in their second match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Monday at the Moqi Training Base, China. Team India launched its title defence with a commanding 3-0 win over hosts China on Sunday. Sukhjeet Singh (14th minute), Uttam, Singh (27th) and Abhishek (32nd) were the goal-scorer for India, while China drew a blank. Coming into the tournament after securing a second successive bronze at the Olympics, India looked the more enterprising side as they grabbed the opportunities up front and was rock solid in defence to emerge winners.
WTA roundup: Clara Burel, Diane Parry sail in Tunisia
Frenchwomen Clara Burel and Diane Parry had little trouble advancing to the second round of the Jasmin Open Tunisia on Monday in Monastir, Tunisia.
Springbok World Cup winner Nkosi handed 3-year doping ban
South African 2019 World Cup winner Sbu Nkosi has been banned for three years by World Rugby after testing positive for an anabolic steroid, his franchise the Cheetahs said on Monday.