Alex Morgan happy retiring with women's soccer in 'amazing place' - ESPN
United States women's national team great Alex Morgan said Friday that she's happy with her upcoming retirement after helping women's soccer land in «an amazing place.»
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Paris to name sports venue after dead Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei
The French capital will pay tribute to Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who was set on fire by her boyfriend, by naming a sports facility in her honour, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced on Friday.
Powerlifter Kasthuri Rajamani Finishes 8th At Paralympic Games
India's Kasthuri Rajamani equalled her personal best lift but failed to make an impact, finishing eighth among nine competitors in the women's 67kg powerlifting event at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday. The 40-year-old from Tamil Nadu lifted 106kg in her second attempt after failing in the first and again faltered in her third and final bid to heave 110kg. Kasthuri, who had finished fifth at the Hangzhou Para Games in 2023, had taken up powerlifting at the insistence of a para shooter friend and had won gold at the Khelo India Para Games last year in the 67kg category.
Labour-run DWP shows Tory PIP work assessment plan would 'significantly' affect claimants
In a move towards greater transparency in the benefits system, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that disabled claimants with mental health issues would be "significantly" affected by plans to scrap the Work Capability Assessment (WCA). This major reform was proposed by the former Conservative government, but faced fierce opposition.
Slipper set to equal Australia caps record against Argentina
James Slipper is in line to equal Australia’s record for the most test caps after being picked on Thursday to play against Argentina in their Rugby Championship clash in Santa Fe on Saturday.
American Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer, expecting 2nd child
Two-time Women's World Cup champion Alex Morgan announced she is pregnant with her second child and is retiring from professional soccer.
Man City and Txiki Begiristain have four major transfer issues to solve before January
Txiki Begiristain declared himself pleased with Manchester City's transfer business and squad balance after the summer window. In came Ilkay Gundogan and Savinho, out went Julian Alvarez and Sergio Gomez. A £124m profit added to the positivity around the Etihad after deadline day.
Athletes with disabilities to have dedicated training facilities at Team Singapore’s upcoming Kallang premises
PARIS: An upcoming sports facility in Singapore will also cater to athletes with disabilities, in order to get them on the same footing as their able-bodied counterparts, said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong.