On This Day in 2014: Another unbeatable display from Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt won the men’s Olympic 100 metres final for an unprecedented third time on this day in 2016.
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Quebec, Ontario strike gold in Canada Games beach volleyball
Audrey Gauthier and Laura Cote-Collin of Quebec rallied their way to gold on Saturday, defeating Ontario 21-18, 21-18 in the women's beach volleyball final at the Canada Summer Games.
The golden era of Indian sports about to dawn: PM Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi on Saturday felicitated the Indian contingent on its return from the Commonwealth Games, saying the 'Golden Era' of Indian sports is about to dawn. He lauded the athletes for the record haul of medals at Birmingham. The PM hailed the revival of the country's rich legacy of hockey and also the stupendous performance of women athletes besides the debutants. Hosting the contingent at his residence, Modi said the athletes come from different states and diverse cultures and play different sports but the love for the nation and pride towards the 'Tiranga' unites them.
LaLiga 2022-23 preview: Will Barcelona topple Real Madrid? What to watch for ahead of new season
Football fans around the world will tune in as LaLiga returns to action (stream matches, highlights on season on ESPN+). Spain's top flight kicks off Friday with Osasuna hosting Sevilla, while Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano on Saturday at Camp Nou. On Sunday, Real Madrid begin their title defence against promoted side Almeria.
Report: Warriors to host Lakers opening night for ring ceremony
With the NBA’s full schedule expected to be released this week, leaks of select games are starting to pour out. For example, we know the Lakers and Mavericks will play in Dallas on Christmas Day.
'Good foil for Patrick Bamford' - Journalist drops verdict as Leeds eye 'physical' star
Leeds United transfer target Ché Adams could provide “a good foil” for Patrick Bamford this season.
Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops on John Calipari's 'basketball school' remarks: 'I stay in my lane'
A passionate Mark Stoops defended the Kentucky football program on Saturday after comments earlier in the week from basketball coach John Calipari in which he called the university a «basketball school.»
GB cycling coach adamant crash will spur Capewell to success
Sophie Capewell's dramatic high-speed crash at the European Championships will intensify her hunger for success and propel her career forward, insists women's sprint coach Kaarle McCulloch. The former Loughborough University cycling star, 23, was involved in a serious incident during the second lap of the team sprint event when her wheel slipped at her ‘highest speed' and caught teammate Emma Finucane's bike. Ad Both took a dangerous-looking tumble at Munich's Messe Velodrome but emerged without a serious injury and should still be fit to race in tomorrow's individual event.