Emotional Alex Morgan exits final game early in San Diego - ESPN
Forward Alex Morgan played 15 minutes and had a penalty kick saved on Sunday for San Diego Wave FC in her final match as a professional.
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Marco Arop wins 1,000-metre race at World Athletics Continental Tour in Zagreb meet
Marco Arop of Edmonton won the men's 1,000-metre race at the World Athletics Continental Tour meet in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sunday.
Roglic reigns in Spain with record-equalling fourth Vuelta title
MADRID :Slovenia's Primoz Roglic sealed a record-equalling fourth Vuelta a Espana title on Sunday after retaining his overall lead in the final stage of the race, a 24.6 km individual time-trial in Madrid which was won by Stefan Kung.
Defending Champions India Beat China 3-0 In Asian Champions Trophy Opener
The Indian men's hockey team launched its title defence with a commanding 3-0 win over hosts China in the Asian Champions Trophy in Hulunbuir, China on Sunday. Sukhjeet Singh (14th minute), Uttam, Singh (27th) and Abhishek (32nd) were the goal-scorer for India, while China drew a blank. Coming into the tournament after securing a second successive bronze at the Olympics, India looked the more enterprising side as they grabbed the opportunities up front and was rock solid in defence to emerge winners.
"Sports Budget Tripled, Led To Record Medal Haul At Asian Games And Para Games," Says Sports Minister
The 44th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly, held in New Delhi on Sunday, showcased India's commitment to sports and its achievements on the international stage. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the significant strides India has made under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Under the dynamic leadership of PM Modi, the government has significantly increased the sports budget from approximately $ 143 million in 2014-2015 to around $470 million today. This has contributed to India's exceptional performance at the Asian Games with 117 medals and Asian Para Games with 111 medals...we focus on grassroots talents..." Mandaviya stated.
Singapore's Max Maeder back in action after Olympics, wins Austrian leg of KiteFoil World Series
SINGAPORE: Olympic medallist Max Maeder has wasted no time getting back to winning ways, clinching victory in his first competition since the Paris Games.
Canada's Jamal Murray signs 4-year, $208M US contract extension with Nuggets: reports
Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million US maximum contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday.
India's Singh elected OCA president unanimously
NEW DELHI : Randhir Singh was elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Sunday for a four-year term, becoming the first Indian to assume the post.