Djokovic pulls out of Cincinnati ahead of US Open
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open for the second consecutive year, tournament organisers confirmed to U.S. media on Monday.
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Djokovic pulls out of Cincinnati ahead of US Open
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open for the second consecutive year, tournament organisers confirmed to US media on Monday.
Noah Lyles shoved by rival Kenny Bednarek after 200M victory, sparks heated confrontation
U.S. track and field legend Carl Lewis says the sport "needs" Team USA sprinter Noah Lyles to dominate at the Olympics.
Marta's Late Heroics Lead Brazil to 9th Copa América Femenina Title
Six-time world player of the year Marta came off the bench to score twice, including an equalizer in stoppage time, as Brazil came from behind three times before winning the penalty shootout 5-4 against Colombia on Saturday to secure their ninth Copa América Femenina title.
Ferrand-Prevot in yellow at Tour de France Femmes after stage eight win
SAVOIE, France :France's Pauline Ferrand-Prevot powered to victory on the mountainous stage eight of the Tour de France Femmes on Saturday, dropping her rivals before the Col de la Madeleine summit to claim the yellow jersey on the eve of the finale.
Cycling-Ferrand-Prevot in yellow at Tour de France Femmes after stage eight win
SAVOIE, France: France’s Pauline Ferrand-Prevot (Visma–Lease a Bike) powered to victory on the mountainous stage eight of the Tour de France Femmes on Saturday, dropping her rivals before the Col de la Madeleine summit to claim the yellow jersey on the eve of the finale.
Backstroke queen McKeown pulls off another double
Once again it was American Regan Smith looking to take down McKeownFastest off the blocks, McEvoy once again denied Ben Proud (21.26) goldSINGAPORE: World record holder Kaylee McKeown underlined her status as the undisputed queen of backstroke swimming as she added the 200 meters gold to her triumph in the 100 at the world championships in Singapore on Saturday.Once again it was American Regan Smith looking to take down McKeown, only to be reeled in on the last lap as the Australian dominator clocked 2:03.33, the third fastest swim of all time.It was nearly a second better than Smith (2:04.29), who had taken silver behind McKeown in the 100 and 200 at the Paris Olympics and was runner-up to her again in the 100 in Singapore.Just like in Paris, McKeown’s win came straight after compatriot Cameron McEvoy stormed to his second 50 freestyle title in 21.14 seconds, becoming the oldest Australian swimming world champion at the age of 31.Fastest off the blocks, McEvoy once again denied Ben Proud (21.26) gold, having beaten the Briton to the Olympic title by a fingertip in Paris exactly a year ago.A new dad since Paris, McEvoy thanked his wife Maddi and gave a shout-out to his baby boy Hartley.“It’s a very different life,” he said.“I’ve got to navigate it, I’ll figure it out.
Bednarek, Jefferson-Wooden win 100 titles at US Championships
Kenny Bednarek stormed to the men's 100 metres title at the USA Track and Field Championships on Friday in a personal best time of 9.79, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden clocked the joint fifth-fastest time in history to take the women's crown.