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World Athletics Championships 2022: Neeraj Chopra's date with history

While a nation was asleep, the 24-year-old man from Panipat took to the field in Eugene (USA) to book his place in the finals of the men’s javelin throw competition. Neeraj threw his spear to an impressive distance of 88.39m in his very first attempt during the qualification stage to sail into the final with consummate ease. The Indian is poised to finish among the medallists on early Sunday morning (IST) when the top-12 finalists line up at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field.

Matt Hudson-Smith clinches bronze in 400m at World Championships

Matt Hudson-Smith’s gutsy run saw him win bronze in the 400m at the World Championships.

World Athletics Championships: Annu Rani Finishes 7th In Women's Javelin Throw Final With An Effort of 61.12m

Indian athlete Annu Rani on Saturday finished seventh in the women's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships with a best throw of 61.12m. Competing in her second consecutive final in the showpiece, Rani achieved her best of the day in her second attempt but failed to cross 60m mark in other five throws on Friday. Her series read 56.18m, 61.12m, 59.27m, 58.14m, 59.98m and 58.70m. She has a season's and personal best of 63.82m.

Canadian quartet of Brown, Blake, Rodney, De Grasse advances to 4x100 relay final

The Canadian quartet of Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, Brendon Rodney and Andre De Grasse have punched their ticket into the men's 4x100-metre relay final set for Saturday night at the World Athletics Championships.

Penn State QB Sean Clifford, Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren discuss improving benefits

Big Ten football players have had conversations with league commissioner Kevin Warren this week about giving athletes a bigger voice in the future and about improving a variety of benefits for players. Warren also spoke with the leader of a nascent players' association about the possibility of having an independent group represent the players in conversations with the league.

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World Athletics Championships 2022: Neeraj Chopra's date with history

Matt Hudson-Smith clinches bronze in 400m at World Championships

World Athletics Championships: Annu Rani Finishes 7th In Women's Javelin Throw Final With An Effort of 61.12m

Canadian quartet of Brown, Blake, Rodney, De Grasse advances to 4x100 relay final

Penn State QB Sean Clifford, Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren discuss improving benefits

Federal judge again rules in favor of Williamson in lawsuit

Big boost: Paratici can now seal "extraordinary" Spurs signing, Conte badly needs him - opinion

Canada could have a big final weekend at the track and field worlds