Noah Lyles Wins Men's 200m Gold At World Athletics Championships
Noah Lyles produced a scintillating performance to retain his world 200m crown on Thursday as US sprinters claimed their second podium clean sweep of the World Championships in Oregon.
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Okay Yokuslu update offered as West Brom wait on transfer offer
Steve Bruce admits he’s unsure of where Okay Yokuslu is with his fitness levels until the new West Bromwich Albion signing returns to the club. Turkey international Yokuslu signed a three-year contract with Albion earlier this week after a previous successful loan spell.
Canada's Marco Arop cruises into 800m final at World Athletics Championships
What a difference a year has made for Canada's Marco Arop.
Olympic champion Korir leads trio of Kenyans into 800m final
EUGENE, Ore. : Kenya's Olympic champion Emmanuel Korir produced his best performance of the season to win his 800 metres semi-final on Thursday, while Algerian Slimane Moula came from behind to win his race in the fastest time of the day.
Former javelin Olympic champion Walcott exits early, Chopra soars
EUGENE, Ore. : Former Olympic champion Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago failed to advance out of javelin qualification at the World Championships on Thursday, as India's Neeraj Chopra bettered his own Olympic gold-winning effort to advance.
Neeraj Chopra Qualifies For Javelin Throw Final At World Athletics Championships
India's Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men's javelin throw final at World Athletics Championships, being held in Eugene, Oregon, with an effort of 88.39m. The Olympic champion sealed his spot in the final with his first throw in the qualification round. Chopra was in Group A of the qualification round and the first to throw, and the 24-year-old wrapped it up early for himself. He will now compete in the final, which is set to be held on Sunday early morning (IST).
U.S. Senate introduces bipartisan resolution calling for Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison
A bipartisan resolution was introduced in the United States Senate on Thursday that called for the immediate release of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner from a Russian prison.
Canadians to watch tonight at the track and field world championships
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