Tour de France champion Vingegaard named 2023 Velo d'Or, skips ceremony
PARIS :Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard was awarded the Velo d'Or trophy for the season's best cyclist, but the Danish rider skipped the ceremony in Paris on Tuesday.
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'It's the source of cinema': German filmmaker Wim Wenders honoured at Lyon's Festival Lumière
Decorated German filmmaker Wim Wenders was awarded the 15th Prix Lumière at this year's Festival Lumière in Lyon, southeast France. This unique prize pays tribute to the greatest names in cinema.
Record 125 international players on NBA opening-night rosters - ESPN
NEW YORK — A record 125 players born outside the United States were on NBA opening-night rosters, the league said Tuesday, with 40 countries and territories represented across six continents.
Manchester United and Lioness' player Mary Earps nominated for yet another award
Manchester United and Lioness goalkeeper Mary Earps has been nominated for the 2023 Women’s Footballer of the Year award. The FIFA Best shot-stopper sits alongside top international talent Aitana Bonmati of Spain, Australia’s Sam Kerr, Alexandra Popp of Germany and Sweden’s Fridolina Rolfo in contention for the BBC Accolade.
Stokes gets one-year deal in England's multi-year central contracts
:England test captain Ben Stokes has been handed a one-year central contract, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday as it revealed a new multi-year system.
'I'm still hungry to run fast': Long-distance legend Eliud Kipchoge has plenty more in the tank
Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge has made himself a living legend in sport over the last 20 years, and he is showing no sign of stopping or slowing down.
England hand out first multi-year central contracts
:England's Harry Brook, Joe Root and Mark Wood have been handed three-year central contracts as part of a new multi-year system, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
Indians Clinch 17 Medals, Including Six gold, To Begin Para Asian Games Campaign In Style
India picked up a whopping 17 medals, including six gold, with star shooter Avani Lekhara leading the way as the country ended the opening day of competitions at fourth spot in the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou on Monday. India (6 gold, 6 silver, 5 bronze) are behind hosts China (31 gold, 29 silver, 23 bronze), Iran (9 gold, 9 silver, 6 bronze) and Uzbekistan (6 gold, 6 silver, 8 bronze) in the medals tally.