Olympic newsletter: De Grasse and friends shock the world, plus who might win Canada's next gold
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Andre De Grasse Anchors Canada To Olympic Men's 4x100m Relay Gold
Andre de Grasse anchored Canada to victory in the Olympic men's 4x100m relay in Paris on Friday. The Canadian quartet, also comprising Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake and Brendon Rodney, clocked 37.50 seconds for gold. South Africa took silver in an African record of 37.57sec and Britain bronze (37.61). Defending champions Italy, featuring 2021 100m champion Marcell Jacobs on the second leg, finished fourth in 37.68sec. The United States, missing Covid-hit 100m champion Noah Lyles, initially crossed the line in seventh in 37.89, but were later disqualified.
Canada wins men's 4x100 relay at Paris Games; U.S. DQ'd - ESPN
Canada won the men's Olympic 4x100-meter relay on Friday after hot favorite the United States messed up a changeover yet again and was disqualified.
Gabby Logan uses rude phrase twice to describe USA Olympic team on BBC coverage
BBC presenter Gabby Logan twice used an expletive phrase live on air when describing the performance of Team USA in the 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics.
Canada win sprint relay as US blow it yet again
PARIS :Canada won the men’s Olympic 4x100m relay for the second time on Friday after hot favourites the United States messed up a changeover yet again and were disqualified.
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Sundowns Ladies' Thato Letsoso calls on sponsors to invest in women's grassroots football
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies' Thato Letsoso wants to see the next generation of women in football not having the same challenges that she and those who came before her experienced in their journey to the top.
Brisbane blues not on Bok agenda for clash with Wallabies
BRISBANE : World Cup winners South Africa are well aware of their poor record in Australia but are focusing on the here and now as they prepare for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies in Brisbane, captain Siya Kolisi said.