SA's Brad Binder sets new lap record in Japan MotoGP practice
Brad Binder set a new Motegi lap record on Friday to be the fastest in practice for the Japan MotoGP ahead of championship leader Francesco Bagnaia.
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Olympics-No restrictions on hijab in Paris 2024 Games’ athletes village-IOC
BERLIN: Athletes can wear a hijab in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games athletes’ village without any restriction, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday, days after France’s sports minister banned it for the host country’s athletes. The Olympic body also said it needed to better understand the situation in France and had been in contact with the French Olympic Committee (CNOSF). French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera said on Sunday French athletes would be barred from wearing a hijab during the Paris Games to respect principles of secularism. “For the Olympic Village, the IOC rules apply,” an IOC spokesperson said.
Wales press conference Live updates as Dan Biggar fitness update to be issued
Wales will hold a press conference today as their Rugby World Cup campaign continues to take a break following their heroics against Australia last weekend. Warren Gatland's men made it three wins from three, securing maximum points in the process after a perfect start to the tournament following opening wins against Fiji and Portugal.
David Beckham, Esow Alben Reach Semi-Finals In Track Cycling Men's Keirin
Indian cyclists David Beckham and Esow Alben progressed to the semifinals of Men's Keirin event at the Asian Games on Friday. David finished 0.112s behind topper Kaiya Ota of Japan in first round heat 2 and made it to the semifinal. According to the rules, the first two riders in each heat qualify to the semifinals, while all other riders advance to the repechages.
Asian Games 2023: Swimmers Advait Page, Sajan Prakash Qualify For Finals Of Respective Events
Indian swimmers Advait Page and Sajan Prakash made it to the final of men's 200 m backstroke and men's 200 m butterfly events at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday. In men's 200 m backstroke, with the timings of 2:03.01, his new personal best, Advait managed to come within the list of top eight swimmers qualifying for the final, finishing seventh. Srihari however, finished 14th with timings of 2:07.19, which was not enough to help him reach finals.
Bryson DeChambeau plans to chase down Cameron Smith and Talor Gooch with glory at LIV Golf Jeddah
JEDDAH: In-form Crushers GC Captain Bryson DeChambeau is relishing a chance to capture another title at the upcoming regular-season finale at LIV Golf Jeddah presented by ROSHN.
England advance to Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Japan beat 14-man Samoa
Japan were more disciplined in defence and more dangerous in attack as they built a 17-point lead with a man advantage with 15 minutes to go. But Samoa struck twice as Japan ended up clinging on to their World Cup hopes.
England into World Cup quarter-finals as Japan beat Samoa
Japan survived a ferocious fightback by 14-man Samoa to win 28-22 in Toulouse on Thursday, tightening their grip on second place in World Cup Pool D and ensuring leaders England would reach the quarter-finals.