Athletics to call up 2024 No. 4 pick Nick Kurtz, sources say - ESPN
The Athletics are calling up power-hitting first baseman Nick Kurtz after only 32 minor league games, sources told ESPN on Monday.
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Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis win Laureus awards
MADRID :The world's most decorated gymnast Simone Biles was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday.
NCAA proposes new rules to allow direct payments to players - ESPN
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors on Monday proposed deleting 153 longstanding rules from its handbook, a move that will allow schools to share financial benefits directly with players — an expected step towards a new era of amateurism in college athletics, but one that remains contingent upon the approval of the House settlement.
Neeraj Chopra Invites Arshad Nadeem To India For Javelin Event, Pakistani Athlete Says...
India's very own Olympic hero, Neeraj Chopra, is all set to feature in a one-day javelin event in May 2024. The event, to be held in Bengaluru, is being organised by JSW Sports, on the name of the ace athlete, with some of the finest javelin throwers all across the globe being invited. In a chat with reporters on April 21, Neeraj confirmed that he has sent an invite to some of the finest javelin throwers he has competed with, including Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.
Neeraj Chopra Invites Arshad Nadeem To India For Javelin Event, Pakistani Athlete Said...
India's very own Olympic hero, Neeraj Chopra, is all set to feature in a one-day javelin event in May 2024. The event, to be held in Bengaluru, is being organised by JSW Sports, on the name of the ace athlete, with some of the finest javelin throwers all across the globe being invited. In a chat with reporters on April 21, Neeraj confirmed that he has sent an invite to some of the finest javelin throwers he has competed with, including Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.
Simone Biles had 'twisties' pre-2016 Olympics, ex-coach says - ESPN
Simone Biles experienced the «twisties» ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics, five years before she withdrew from the team competition at the COVID-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games with the same mental block, according to a new book from Biles' longtime coach Aimee Boorman.
Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin Throw Event Shifted To Bengaluru. Reason Is This
The maiden edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event on May 24 has been shifted from Panchkula to Bengaluru due to inadequate lighting at the original venue for live telecast but the field will be teeming with stars as the likes of Anderson Peters and Thomas Rohler have confirmed their participation. Peters, who hails from Grenada, is a two-time world champion and Rohler is the gold-medallist from the 2016 Olympics. Chopra said he has also invited Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem who is, however, yet to confirm participation.
Flick hopes hard-fought Celta win is wake-up call for title-chasing Barcelona
Barcelona cannot afford any complacency in the home stretch of the LaLiga title race, coach Hansi Flick warned on Monday after his side were forced to dig deep to claim a 4-3 comeback win over Celta Vigo on Saturday.