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Xiamen Diamond League: India's Avinash Sable qualifies for 3000m steeplechase final in Eugene

India's Avinash Sable qualified for his maiden Diamond League Final after completing fifth in the men's 3000m steeplechase race at the Xiamen Diamond League 2023 in China on Saturday. In overcast conditions at the Egret Stadium, Sable clocked 8:16.27. His time of 8:11.20 at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year remains the Indian national record. Sable's performance was over six seconds faster than his qualifying mark for the world championships in Budapest last month, where he failed to make the final. Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali won the Xiamen meet with a meet record of 8:10.31. Ethiopia's Samuel Firewu finished second in 8:11.29, while Kenya's Amos Serem finished third in 8:14.41. Kenyan Commonwealth Games champion Abraham Kibiwot finished fourth in 8:15.87.

Sources - AAC targets Army to join conference for football - ESPN

Army has emerged as the American Athletic Conference's top expansion target, sources said.

Deion Sanders discusses Colorado roster overhaul ahead of season opener: ‘Our roster was horrible’

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Expect gambling ads to get more 'creative' amid Ontario's stricter rules

Companies offering online gambling to Ontarians will soon have to try new some approaches to advertising, as a provincial regulator moves to bar athletes and other celebrities from promoting their services.

Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena Given Warm Welcome On Return To Odisha

Kishore Jena, the first athlete from Odisha to represent India in the finals of the prestigious World Athletics Championship, was given a warm reception on his return to the state. He represented India in the javelin throw in the World Athletics Championship at Budapest last month. Sports Director Siddhartha Das and several officials were present at Biju Patnaik International Airport on Friday to extend an enthusiastic welcome to the athlete. Kishore Jena emerged among the top five in the finals making an impression amongst the athletics fraternity of India.

I Was Competing With Myself, Not With Neeraj Chopra: Arshad Nadeem

Pakistan's World Championships silver medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem does not consider Indian gold winner Neeraj Chopra as his main rival, saying he competes with himself. Nadeem on Sunday became the first athlete from Pakistan to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, while Olympic champion Chopra won the gold. Asked if Chopra was his main rival in the World Championships, Nadeem said, "No. I myself is the only competitor to Arshad Nadeem. I did not think I was competing to win against anybody." Chopra won gold with a throw of 88.17m while reigning Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nadeem took the silver with his season's best throw of 87.82m.

Sittingbourne Striders establish junior triathlon section with help from Bayford Meadows karting track

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Manchester United still cut corners in their record transfer window

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Xiamen Diamond League: India's Avinash Sable qualifies for 3000m steeplechase final in Eugene

Sources - AAC targets Army to join conference for football - ESPN

Deion Sanders discusses Colorado roster overhaul ahead of season opener: ‘Our roster was horrible’

Expect gambling ads to get more 'creative' amid Ontario's stricter rules

Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena Given Warm Welcome On Return To Odisha

I Was Competing With Myself, Not With Neeraj Chopra: Arshad Nadeem

Sittingbourne Striders establish junior triathlon section with help from Bayford Meadows karting track

Manchester United still cut corners in their record transfer window