Irish international Harriet Scott stepping away from football
Republic of Ireland international Harriet Scott is stepping away from football having recently graduated as a doctor.
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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.
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.
Canada routs U.S. in Hlinka Gretzky Cup semifinals, will face Czechs for gold
Berkly Catton scored twice an added an assist as Canada's under-18 men's team routed the United States 7-2 on Friday in the semifinal of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Trenčín, Slovakia.
WTA roundup: Jessica Pegula into D.C. quarters, Caroline Garcia upset
No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Citi DC Open by defeating Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday in Washington.
ATP roundup: Yosuke Watanuki records upset in Washington
Japan's Yosuke Watanuki prevailed in a wild first-set tiebreaker en route to a 7-6 (10), 7-6 (3) upset of No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime on Wednesday in a second-round match at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington.
WTA roundup: No. 1 seed Marie Bouzkova stunned in Prague
Jaqueline Cristian of Romania took down Marie Bouzkova - the No. 1 seed, defending champion and hometown favorite - 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 on Monday in the first round of the Livesport Prague Open in the Czech Republic.
ATP roundup: Michael Mmoh, Mackenzie McDonald net wins in D.C.
In a battle of Americans, Michael Mmoh won in straight sets over qualifier Bradley Klahn 6-3, 6-3 on Monday in the first round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington.