Michael Phelps criticizes USA Swimming's 'weak leadership,' volunteers as resource for change
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Luguentz Dort bringing NBA trophy to Montreal next week — and there's a parade
Montrealer and NBA champion Luguentz Dort is coming to Montreal next week — and his stay will include a championship parade in his old neighbourhood.
Pole vault king Duplantis to promote World Athletics Ultimate Championship
Pole vault sensation Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis said he was excited to be part of the growth of athletics after the two-time Olympic champion was handed an ambassadorial role for next year’s inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship. World Athletics announced last year it would hold the global championship as a grand conclusion to the 2026 season. It will then take place every two years. In a statement, World Athletics said Duplantis had been named ‘Star Athlete’ for the event. The governing body added that the pole vaulter would be among the “key collaborators pursuing their cultural passions outside of athletics in music, fashion, art, on-screen, who will promote the new global season-ending championship.” The event will take place in Budapest with a record $10 million in prize money on offer.
Saudi Pro League releases 2025-26 season fixtures
RIYADH: The Saudi Pro League has announced the fixture list for the 2025-26 Roshn Saudi League, with the new campaign kicking off on Thursday, Aug. 28
Duplantis defies gravity again, sets pole vault world record for 13th time
BUDAPEST: Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record with a clearance of 6.29 meters at the Hungarian Grand Prix meeting in Budapest on Tuesday, the 13th time he has set a new world mark as he continues to defy gravity.
Trump exits Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Defending champion Judd Trump was knocked out of the 2025 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters on Tuesday night after a 5-3 defeat to Oliver Lines in the opening round in Jeddah.
Alcaraz defies sweltering conditions in Cincinnati victory
CINCINNATI: Carlos Alcaraz beat the heat and humidity of a Midwest summer as the world No. 2 advanced to the fourth round of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia, Jordan exit FIBA Asia Cup 2025
JEDDAH: The Saudi national basketball team have been eliminated from the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup after they lost 95-88 in overtime to the Philippines, who now go on to play Australia in the quarterfinals.