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Australia chief calls for more govt funding for Brisbane success
SYDNEY : Australia's Olympic chief Ian Chesterman on Saturday called for more government funding for sport to ensure that the country puts on a good showing when it hosts the 2032 Summer Games in Brisbane.
Kate Markgraf still delivering for USWNT as she headlines Class of 2023 inductees into National Soccer Hall of Fame
For Kate Markgraf, general manager of the U.S. Women’s National Team and one of six inductees into the National Soccer Hall of Fame this weekend, her 12 years’ experience as a USWNT player still comes in handy as she heads to Frisco, Texas, for Saturday’s induction ceremony.
49ers sign undrafted wide receiver after his highlight reel goes viral on Twitter
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Volleyball-Olympic champion surprised by five-year ban after post threatening Brazilian president
Olympic volleyball champion Wallace de Souza, who was banned for five years after writing a post on social media in which he appeared to endorse violence against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, said on Friday his punishment was disproportionate.
Richardson storms to 100m win in Diamond League, Kerley wins 200m
DOHA : Sha'Carri Richardson left her rivals in the dust as the American streaked to 100 metres victory in the first Diamond League meeting of the season in Doha on Friday.
Neeraj Chopra Finishes First At 2023 Doha Diamond League With 88.67m Throw
Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra began his Diamond League title defence with a comfortable win in the season-opening leg here on Friday, with a world leading and fourth career-best effort. The 25-year-old Chopra, who had pocketed the 2022 Diamond League Final trophy in Switzerland in September last, beat a star-studded field with a best throw of 88.67m to begin his season in style. Chopra hit his straps in his first attempt itself with a world-leading throw of 88.67m, which was his fourth career-best effort to position himself on the top of the pile. He maintained the lead till the end to win the event in his second appearance at the Qatar Sports Club.
Defending champion LSU adds DePaul star Aneesah Morrow - ESPN
DePaul transfer Aneesah Morrow, who has established herself as one of the nation's premier offensive talents and rebounders, has committed to defending champion LSU, she told ESPN on Friday.