De Grasse unable to defend 100m title at Prefontaine Classic, finishing last with season best time
Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse was unable to defend his 100-metre title at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday.
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Thomspon-Herah records season-best 100m sprint to defeat Sha'Carri Richardson and Dina Asher-Smith at Diamond League
Elaine Thomspon-Herah set her season best time of 10.79 seconds to win the Diamond League 100m in Oregon. The Prefontaine Classic included a host of big names in the sport and it took the Jamaican’s best run of 2022 to secure victory.
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Thompson-Herah undeterred by injury ahead of Prefontaine Classic
Olympic 100 and 200 metres champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is eager to gauge her speed ahead of the world championships and a lingering Achilles injury will not stop her competing in Saturday's Prefontaine Classic, she said on Friday.
How Nottingham Forest fans are following Wembley play-off drama around the world
Whether it be Land's End to John O'Groats, the City Ground in Nottingham to Auckland in New Zealand, support for Nottingham Forest can be found all over the world.
World 100-metre champ Christian Coleman back up to speed after suspension
The 18-month suspension is behind Christian Coleman. He's set on quickly returning to where he left off: Being the world's top sprinter.
Politicians criticise decision to block McClenaghan from competing at Commonwealth Games
Politicians north and south of the Border have criticised the decision not to let Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and two other athletes compete in the upcoming Commonwealth Games.