Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry hosts ESPYS, takes home two awards
The Golden State Warriors were front-and-center at Wednesday night's ESPYS, with star Stephen Curry hosting and taking home multiple awards.
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World Athletics Championships: Annu Rani Qualifies For Javelin Throw Finals
A last attempt throw of 59.60m, though well below her season's best, ensured javelin thrower Annu Rani qualify for her second consecutive finals in the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Annu was on the verge of ending her campaign after starting with a foul throw and 55.35m in her second try but sent her spear to 40cm short of 60m in her third and final attempt on the fifth day of competitions in Eugene. She finished fifth in the Group B qualification round and made it to the finals as eighth best across the two groups.
Arop advances to men's 800m semis, while Athletics Canada appeals McBride's race
Canada's Marco Arop is through to the men's 800-metre semifinals at the World Athletics Championships.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom demands UCLA explain how leaving Pac-12 for Big Ten is beneficial
In the wake of UCLA's departure to the Big Ten Conference alongside USC, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that he demands an explanation, on behalf of the public, for just how the move will be beneficial for not just student athletes, but the history of their partnership with UC Berkeley.
Burgin withdraws from world 800 metres, Korir safely through
EUGENE, Ore. :Britain's Max Burgin, the fastest man in the world this year and a real medal hope for the men's 800 metres, withdrew from the first round heats shortly before they got underway on Wednesday because of an injury, UK Athletics said in a statement.
Blue Jays' reliever Romo elects free agency
Sergio Romo's brief stint with the Toronto Blue Jays is over.
Enes Kanter Freedom says NBA 'run by the Chinese dictatorship' after exclusive recordings surface
Former player Enes Kanter Freedom, who has suggested he was cut over criticism of Beijing, sounds off on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'
Britain's Burgin withdraws injured from world 800 metres
EUGENE, Ore. : Britain's Max Burgin, the fastest man in the world this year and a real medal hope for the men's 800 metres, withdrew from the first round heats shortly before they got underway on Wednesday because of an injury, UK Athletics said in a statement.