George Gregan: Wallabies legend hails ‘great coach’ Eddie Jones and previews Australia v England series
Australia legend George Gregan has praised the “courage” of England head coach Eddie Jones ahead of the two teams’ upcoming Test series.
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Always felt I left something back here 23 years ago: Chandrakant Pandit
After Rajat Patidar ran the most important single in the history of Madhya Pradesh cricket, it completed a cycle for head coach Pandit, 23 years after his failure to win the state side's maiden Ranji Trophy title as a player. "Every trophy gives satisfaction but this one is special. I couldn't do it as an MP captain years back (23 years). All these years, I have always felt that I had left something back over here. That's the reason I am a bit more excited and emotional about it," a visibly exhausted Pandit said after his latest Ranji Trophy triumph.
Maha cyclist Kabir Rachure finishes on podium in 'world's toughest' cycle race
Maharashtra achieved a podium finish in his category at the Race Across America (RAAM) on Sunday, making it a first for an Indian in what is billed as the world's toughest cycle race. Rachure, an advocate hailing from Marathwada who practices at the Bombay High Court, came third in the solo male under-50 years category, finishing the 3,038 mile competition in 11 days, 11 hours and 25 minutes, as per the official leaderboard.
I will compete with myself at CWG and strive to better my world record: Mirabai Chanu
After all, she will enter Birmingham, as title favourite. Chanu's personal best is 207kg (88kg+119kg) which is far better than the best effort of Nigeria's Stella Kingsley, who will be her nearest rival and has managed only 168kg (72kg+96kg) till date. Chanu's legend has only grown since the last edition of the CWG.
Australia’s Jai Hindley on brink of proving he deserves place at cycling’s top table
On Monday, Australian cyclist Jai Hindley made headlines for his peculiarly Australian turn of phrase. During the final rest day of the Giro d’Italia, the gruelling three-week Italian grand tour, Hindley was asked about his prospects with just a handful of seconds separating him from the hallowed pink leader’s jersey.
Ashley Sanchez steps up as USWNT learns to win without Catarina Macario
Catarina Macario was meant to be the focal point of the United States' generational transition. That plan, however, had to be put on hold after the 22-year-old tore her ACL in May in Lyon's final match of the season.
Sydney McLaughlin breaks world record at USATF Champs; Allyson Felix set for worlds
Sydney McLaughlin broke the world record in the 400m hurdles for the third time in the last year, this time at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships.
Alice Sharpe sprints swiftest to claim Irish road race crown
Alice Sharpe proved strongest in an eight-rider uphill sprint finish at the Cycling Ireland National Road Race Championship senior women's event today and, in doing so, led home an IBCT team clean sweep.