World champion Bagnaia wins Austrian MotoGP sprint race, SA's Binder second
World champion Francesco Bagnaia dominated the sprint race at the Austrian MotoGP on Saturday to increase his lead in the world championship.
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Top-ranked Swiatek powers by Wimbledon champion Vondrousova to reach Cincinnati semis
Iga Swiatek overcame a tricky opening set before racing to a 7-6(3) 6-1 victory over Czech 10th seed Marketa Vondrousova on Friday in a clash between the last two Grand Slam winners to reach the Cincinnati Open semifinals.
Portugal's Olympic champion Pichardo out of worlds with back injury
BUDAPEST : Portugal's Olympic triple jump champion Pedro Pichardo will not defend his world title in Hungary because of lower back pain.
Priya Becomes Only Second Indian Woman U20 World Wrestling Champion
Priya became only the second Indian woman wrestler to become U20 world champion while fast-rising Antim Panghal also stormed into the title clash as unprecedented success followed India at the junior wrestling World Championships in Amman, Jordan on Thursday. Unperturbed by the cut suffered above her left eye, Priya easily got the better of Germany's Laura Celive Kuehn 5-0 in the gold medal bout, which had to be stopped twice due to bleeding suffered by the Indian.
Former F1 driver Massa claims conspiracy and says he is ‘rightful’ 2008 champion not Hamilton
SAO PAULO: Former Formula One driver Felipe Massa has accused auto racing’s governing body of conspiring to prevent him from winning the 2008 title, and the Brazilian claimed he is the “rightful” champion.
World hurdles champion Amusan's doping suspension lifted
Tobi Amusan, world record holder in the women's 100 metres hurdles, has had her provisional doping suspension lifted with immediate effect, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Thursday (Aug 17).
NBA season to tip off with champion Nuggets hosting Lakers - ESPN
The 2023-24 season will tip off in Denver, where the defending champion Nuggets will raise a banner to the rafters of Ball Arena for the first time in team history before playing the Los Angeles Lakers.
Perth sprinter Lois Garland reflects on biggest achievement yet after becoming 200m national champion
Perth’s Lois Garland is reflecting on the biggest achievement of her athletics career after being crowned 200m national senior champion.