Usain Bolt 'not worried' today's stars will break his records - ESPN
TOKYO — In the 16 years since Usain Bolt posted his world records in the 100 and 200 meters, nobody has really come close to toppling them.
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Dominant Duplantis excited as worlds offers Tokyo a chance to cheer
TOKYO :Pole vaulter extraordinaire Mondo Duplantis won his first global title at Tokyo's National Stadium at the Olympics in 2021 and his bid for a fifth in five years will be one of the highlights of the 20th World Athletics Championships.
Doping appeal could rule Welteji out of world championships
TOKYO :Ethiopian middle distance runner Diribe Welteji could be excluded from the World Athletics Championships after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) requested her provisional suspension while a doping case is heard.
Road events at world championships to start 30 minutes earlier to beat Tokyo heat
TOKYO :Record-high temperatures and debilitating humidity have prompted World Athletics Championships organisers to move up the start times for the race walk and marathon events this weekend by 30 minutes to 7:30 a.m. (2230 GMT) in a bid to beat the Tokyo heat.
South African sprinter Simbine has found success and satisfaction beyond medals
MANCHESTER, England :South African Akani Simbine has stood on the cusp of medals glory more times than most sprinters ever will, finishing inside the top five in the 100 metres in the last four major championships.
Athletics solve Aroldis Chapman, rally past Red Sox in 9th - ESPN
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Aroldis Chapman allowed his first hit since July 23, and the Athletics rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4, avoiding a series sweep.
Halifax activists urge CBC to cancel livestream of Canada vs. Israel tennis matches
Halifax activists are calling on the CBC to cancel its planned livestream of Davis Cup tennis matches in the city between Canada and Israel.
Woman faces 80 years if convicted in Marquette athletes' deaths - ESPN
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin driver involved in a traffic crash last week that killed two Marquette University lacrosse players was drunk at the time, authorities alleged Wednesday in charging her with vehicular homicide.