Former Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba dies aged 39
Former Ivory Coast international defender Sol Bamba, who overcame cancer to resume his playing career, has died at the age of 39, his former clubs announced on Saturday (Aug 31).
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Correa's late goal gives Atletico 1-0 win at Athletic
Angel Correa's strike from a counter-attack in stoppage time gave Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 LaLiga victory at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
"You Gave Me Wrong Calpol": What British Paralympics Sprinter Told Mother After Amputation Surgery
Jonnie Peacock's mother Linda was once told to say goodbye to her son but 26 years later he is arguably still the poster boy for Paralympic sprinting and a contender to regain his 100 metres crown in Paris. It has been quite a journey to becoming the vibrant, charismatic and humorous 31-year-old who spoke of being no longer "the hunted but the hunter" this week and questioned whether his rivals had the nerve to handle the pressure in a packed stadium.
Simeone praises Atletico substitutes after Bilbao win
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone heaped praise on his substitutes Angel Correa and Alexander Sorloth who combined for the goal that secured a hard-fought 1-0 LaLiga victory at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
Despite challenges, number of disabled referees growing across Para sports
Kevin Shaw has been around the game of boccia for forty-plus years. He's been an athlete and currently serves on multiple boards within the sport. Now, he's starting a new journey: becoming a boccia referee.
Oklahoma State barred from placing NIL-linked QR codes on helmets - ESPN
The NCAA has blocked Oklahoma State from placing NIL-linked QR codes on its players' football helmets after the program announced the decision ahead of the Cowboys' Week 1 game against South Dakota State.
P.E.I. wrestler Hannah Taylor looks back on time at Olympics with pride
P.E.I. freestyle wrestler Hannah Taylor didn't win a medal at the Olympics in Paris. She says that's OK.
Aarti Wins 10000m Race Walk Bronze With National Record To Open India's Account In World U20 Championships
Aarti won a bronze in women's 10000m race walk event with national U20 record time to open India's medal account in the World U20 Athletics Championships on Friday. The 17-year-old Aarti clocked 44 minutes 39.39 seconds to finish third in the gruelling event on the penultimate day of competitions. Aarti broke her own earlier national record of 47:21.04 which she had clocked in March while winning gold in the National Federation Cup U20 Championships in Lucknow. Chinese race walkers Zhuoma Baima (43:26.60) and Meiling Chen (44:30.67) took the gold and silver respectively.