Canadian men climb to No. 41 in latest FIFA rankings ahead of World Cup
Canada has moved up two places to No. 41 in the final FIFA rankings before next month's World Cup.
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Harrie Lavreysen and Emma Hinze back to defend sprint titles at 2022 UCI Track Champions League
Defending champions Harrie Lavreysen (Netherlands) and Emma Hinze (Germany) will be back to defend their UCI Track Champions League titles after being selected among a star-studded list of sprinters pre-qualified for the 2022 season. Lavreysen, two-time Olympic gold medallist and nine-time UCI Track World Champion, heads a stellar list of male talent which also includes reigning UCI Track Nations Cup keirin champion Kevin Quintero (Colombia), Commonwealth Games gold medallists Matthew Richardson (Australia) and Nicholas Paul (Trinidad and Tobago), two-time UCI Track World Champion Stefan Botticher (Germany) and UCI Track World Championships bronze medallist Mikhail Yakovlev (Israel).
Durand Cup: Dauda brace takes Mohammedan Sporting to semifinals
A brace from debutant Nigerian Abiola Dauda (59' 84') and a first-half strike by SK Faiaz (17') ensured a smooth ride to the last four for the Black and White brigade. MDSP, despite missing key players like Faslu and Abhishek Halder due to injuries and suspension, were on the front foot from the outset and it seemed like a matter of time before they scored. Credit should go to Azharuddin Malik for holding on to the ball in the middle of the Blasters half and then playing back to Safiul who played forward to Abhash Thapa.
USMNT, European review: Lewandowski leads Barca; Pefok, Sargent star
Candidates for the center forward position on the United States men’s national team at the World Cup made it through multiple summer tournaments without putting a stranglehold on the starting spot for November in Qatar
Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC beat Indian Air Force 2-0 to book quarterfinal berth
Goals from Senegalese defender Ousmane Ndiaye (33rd minute) and young forward Rahul Paswan (87th minute) helped the Black Panthers secure their spot in the last eight stage and also register their third win in the tournament from as many matches. Mohammedan had their first attempt in the sixth minute when a long-ranger by Tajik midfielder Nuriddin Davronov missed the target.
Noah Lyles pulls away, Aleia Hobbs upsets: Lausanne Diamond League results, highlights
Two-time reigning world champion Noah Lyles of the U.S. continued his undefeated 200m season, holding off reigning 400m world champion Michael Norman at the Diamond League meet in Lausanne.
Lausanne Diamond League: Another piece of history awaits Neeraj Chopra
The 24-year-old Olympic champion javelin thrower has recovered from the "minor" groin strain injury he had suffered while winning a historic silver medal during the World Championships in Eugene, USA, last month. A top-three finish here will ensure Chopra a berth in the Diamond League Finals in Zurich on September 7 and 8 as he is at fourth spot in the standings with seven points. He had finished second in the Stockholm leg -- his first-ever podium -- on June 30.
Neeraj Chopra Aims To Make History At Lausanne Diamond League
A fit-again Neeraj Chopra can create another piece of history when he takes part in the Diamond League Meeting in Lausanne on Friday. The 24-year-old Olympic champion javelin thrower has recovered from the "minor" groin strain injury he had suffered while winning a historic silver medal during the World Championships in Eugene, USA, last month. A top-three finish here will ensure Chopra a berth in the Diamond League Finals in Zurich on September 7 and 8 as he is at fourth spot in the standings with seven points. He had finished second in the Stockholm leg -- his first-ever podium -- on June 30.