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Asian Para Games: Paralympics Champion Sumit Antil Breaks World Record, Leads India's 30-Medal Haul

Reigning Paralympics champion Sumit Antil on Wednesday bettered his own javelin throw F64 world record with a stunning 73.29m effort on way to winning gold as he led India's whopping 30-medal haul on the third day of competitions at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games. India's total medal count after three days stood at 64 (15 gold, 20 silver, 29 bronze) and they were placed at sixth spot, one down from Tuesday. China continued to consolidate at the top of the tally with 300 medals (118 gold, 96 silver, 86 bronze), followed by Iran (24, 30, 19), Japan (20, 21, 28), Thailand (20, 13, 30) and Uzbekistan (17, 17, 21).

Celtic can't shake off Atletico Madrid at Parkhead

Celtic twice lost a lead as they gained their first Champions League point in a 2-2 home draw with 10-man Atletico Madrid.

Samoa's Ala'alatoa unconvinced by Nations Cup proposal

Samoa captain Michael Ala'alatoa isn't convinced that the newly-proposed Nations Cup will help close the gap on Tier One countries.

Second half show earns Shandong win in Asian Champions League

HONG KONG : Shandong Taishan moved to the top of Group G of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday as Brazilian striker Cryzan and former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini scored in the second half to secure a 2-0 win over hosts Incheon United.

Forget Twickenham’s record win for Boks, it’s this weekend that counts

PRESLES COURCELLES, France : It was less than two months ago that South Africa inflicted a record 35-7 defeat on New Zealand but the result of that test in London will have no bearing on Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks, flanker Kwagga Smith said on Wednesday.

Asian Para Games: Paralympics Champion Sumit Antil Breaks World Record, Leads India's 30-Medal Haul

Reigning Paralympics champion Sumit Antil on Wednesday bettered his own javelin throw F64 world record with a stunning 73.29m effort on way to winning gold as he led India's whopping 30-medal haul on the third day of competitions at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games. India's total medal count after three days stood at 64 (15 gold, 20 silver, 29 bronze) and they were placed at sixth spot, one down from Tuesday. China continued to consolidate at the top of the tally with 300 medals (118 gold, 96 silver, 86 bronze), followed by Iran (24, 30, 19), Japan (20, 21, 28), Thailand (20, 13, 30) and Uzbekistan (17, 17, 21).

Polarising All Blacks boss Foster on verge of World Cup triumph

Underestimated and underappreciated, Ian Foster is one win away from becoming the fourth coach to deliver New Zealand a World Cup title but it would be a bittersweet triumph for a man long since judged unfit to carry on in the role.

There's a new Japanese street food spot in Altrincham which people are already calling the 'altar of sushi'

With a pointed roof and brightly-lit interior, it is easy to mistake Unagi, a new Japanese street food restaurant in the centre of Altrincham, as a place of worship. In fact, it's intricate design has already led to it being nicknamed by locals as a Neo-Tokyo 'altar of sushi'.

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Asian Para Games: Paralympics Champion Sumit Antil Breaks World Record, Leads India's 30-Medal Haul

Celtic can't shake off Atletico Madrid at Parkhead

Samoa's Ala'alatoa unconvinced by Nations Cup proposal

Second half show earns Shandong win in Asian Champions League

Forget Twickenham’s record win for Boks, it’s this weekend that counts

Asian Para Games: Paralympics Champion Sumit Antil Breaks World Record, Leads India's 30-Medal Haul

Polarising All Blacks boss Foster on verge of World Cup triumph

There's a new Japanese street food spot in Altrincham which people are already calling the 'altar of sushi'