Sources: Air Force emerges as serious target for AAC - ESPN
Air Force has emerged as a serious target to be added to the American Athletic Conference, sources told ESPN on Monday.
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MLB players' union names DraftKings, FanDuel in NIL suit - ESPN
Major League Baseball's players' union sued DraftKings and FanDuel on Monday, accusing the sports betting companies and two others of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of players on their platforms without permission.
Texas star Quinn Ewers 'questionable' for next game, lining up possible Arch Manning start: report
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Manu Bhaker Reacts As Neeraj Chopra Fails To "Meet Own Expectations" In 2024 Season
With a second place finish in Brussels Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra brought end to his 2024 season. Neeraj missed out on the top spot by a margin of 1 centimeter, with the result summing up the sort of campaign he has had this year. On Sunday, Neeraj shared a post on social media, revealing how participated in the Brussels Diamond League final after incurring a fracture on his hand. Though it wasn't the most fulfilling of campaigns, Neeraj wrote that he was thankful for the learnings he had and the support he got. As Neeraj starts preparation for the new season, shooter Manu Bhaker shared a brilliant post for the javelin thrower.
Athletics Legend Sebastian Coe Vies With Six Rivals For IOC Presidency
World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe is the highest profile of the seven candidates to have declared on Monday their bid to succeed International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. Coe will face stiff opposition from, amongst others, Kirsty Coventry, bidding to become the first woman and African to head the IOC, and cycling boss David Lappartient. The charismatic Briton, a two-time Olympic 1500 metres champion, also has challenges due to the rules laid down last week by the IOC Ethics Commission. Coe turns 68 on September 29 and although there is room for manoeuvre to raise the retirement age of IOC members and presidents to 74 he will be older than that come the end of an eight-year mandate.
Coe, multi-millionaire Eliasch among seven candidates for IOC presidency
:World athletics chief Sebastian Coe, multi-millionaire and Olympic newcomer Johan Eliasch and Zimbabwe's Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry are among seven candidates for next year's International Olympic Committee presidency election, the IOC said on Monday.
Onyeocha: Imo has settled contingent’s full allowances
Imo State Commissioner for Sports, Obinna Onyeocha, yesterday, informed that the 300 athletes and about 100 officials currently participating in the Eighth National Youth Games have been paid their allowances to boost their morale.
Plateau grabs seven medals in 72 hours
Plateau State athletes, at the weekend, swept multiple medals at the ongoing Eighth National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The state registered its presence on the medals table in grand style, winning seven medals on Day Three, out of which four were gold, two silver, and a bronze medal, bringing their total after three days of competition to eight.