What to watch in Olympic sports this weekend
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Tyson Fury advised over Oleksandr Usyk weakness he can exploit
Tyson Fury has been tipped off about a potential weakness in Oleksandr Usyk's armour ahead of their blockbuster heavyweight world title clash. With the fight countdown underway, the Gypsy King has received some strategic advice to focus on Usyk's body.
IOC has different priorities to World Bach
BERLIN :International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has suggested that instead of offering prize money for Olympic gold medallists in Paris, World Athletics should focus its funding on supporting athletes at the other end of the spectrum.
Paige Crozon leads Canadian 3x3 basketball team to win in Olympic qualifying tourney opener
Canada's women's 3x3 basketball team got off to a strong start at an Olympic qualifying tournament on Friday in Utsunomiya, Japan.
IOC hints at lack of solidarity in athletics prize money decision
BERLIN : International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has suggested that instead of offering prize money for Olympic gold medallists in Paris, World Athletics should focus its funding on supporting athletes at the other end of the spectrum.
Steeplechaser Coburn to miss US Olympic trials after breaking ankle
NEW YORK : Emma Coburn will miss the U.S. trials for the Paris Olympics after breaking her ankle at the Shanghai Diamond League meet last week, the Rio steeplechase bronze medallist said on Thursday.
De Grasse, Arop lead Canada's push for Olympic relay spots
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Paris Games 'walk in the park' after Tokyo, Ingebrigtsen says
Jakob Ingebrigtsen believes his 1500 metres Olympic title defence will be a breeze as long as he avoids illness and injury on the road to Paris, the Norwegian said on Wednesday.