Europe dominates on day 2 of Judo Masters in Budapest
In Budapest, Hungary, thousands of spectators flocked to the Papp László Arena to watch their heroes compete in the second day of the Judo Masters competition.
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Revenge is sweet for Danish team pursuiters
GLASGOW : Two years to the day after suffering Olympic heartache, Denmark's Lasse Norman Leth and his team pursuit squad gained some revenge over their Italian tormentors at the UCI World Championships on Saturday.
In-form Celine Boutier takes control in Scotland
Celine Boutier inched closer to her second title in as many weeks after seizing a three-stroke lead following the third round of the Women's Scottish Open on Saturday in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Jyothi Yarraji Wins India's First Ever 100m Hurdles Medal At WUG, Breaks Her Own National Record
Star athlete Jyothi Yarraji won India's first ever 100m hurdles medal -- a bronze -- at the World University Games while smashing her own national record time at Chengdu on Friday. Another national record holder sprinter, Amlan Borgohain also won India's first ever 200m medal at the World University Games as he picked a bronze medal with a season's best time of 20.55 seconds. Before Friday, India has won just four medals in track and field events at the World University Games. In sprint races, only Dutee Chand had won a medal -- a 100m gold in 2019 edition -- in the World University Games before Yarraji and Borgohain's bronze medals on Friday.
Japanese figure skater Hanyu marries, making fans happy and sad
TOKYO: Japan's Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu announced his marriage late on Friday (Aug 4), drawing congratulations from his fanbase, though some seemed sad that the photogenic 28-year-old would no longer be romantically available.
Women's World Cup: What to expect on Day 18
The knockout stages continue apace with Japan and Spain safely into the quarter-finals after impressive wins over Norway and Switzerland respectively.
Citing mental health, Cavaliers and Spain guard Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball
Ricky Rubio of the Cleveland Cavaliers announced Saturday that he is taking a break from basketball to focus on his mental health, a move that comes as his Spanish national team prepares to defend its title at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month.
Fiji batter 14-man Japan to sweep Pacific Nations Cup
TOKYO : A formidable Fijian side took down Japan 35-12 to secure a clean sweep at the final game of the Pacific Nations Cup in front of a packed crowd at Tokyo's Prince Chichibu Stadium on Saturday.