Kings captain Anze Kopitar retiring after 2025-26 season - ESPN
Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar will retire after this season, his 20th in the NHL, he announced Thursday.
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India's Chopra says back injury derailed javelin world title defence
TOKYO :Neeraj Chopra's return to the site of his Olympic triumph turned into a painful reality check on Thursday as he finished a dismal eighth in the men's javelin at the world championships in Tokyo after secretly battling a back injury for weeks.
McLaughlin-Levrone claims 400m gold with second-fastest time ever - ESPN
TOKYO — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first woman in nearly 40 years to crack 48 seconds in the 400 meters Thursday, running 47.78 in an historically fast one-lap race at the world championships.
McLaughlin-Levrone runs fastest time for 40 years to win 400 metres gold
TOKYO : Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the fastest women's 400 metres in 40 years to claim world championship gold in 47.78 seconds on Thursday and complete her transition from the one-lap hurdles in emphatic style.
Kebinatshipi takes 400 gold on great night for Botswana
TOKYO : Botswana’s 21-year-old Busang Collen Kebinatshipi won the world 400 metres gold on Thursday, belying his age to run a perfectly-judged 43.53-second lap, with compatriot Bayapo Ndori taking bronze on a memorable night for the African nation.
Jefferson-Wooden, Jackson on song in women's 200 semis
TOKYO :Melissa Jefferson-Wooden looked in stunning form as she cruised into the 200 metres final at the world championships in 22 seconds flat on Thursday, taking another step towards a Tokyo sprint double.
Former world champion sprinter Fred Kerley set to join no-testing Enhanced Games
Former world sprint champion Fred Kerley has become the first track athlete and first American to join the no-drug-testing Enhanced Games.
Perez Hernandez caps great year with triple jump gold
TOKYO :Hot favourite Leyanis Perez Hernandez of Cuba took a dominant victory in the women’s triple jump on Thursday while Yulimar Rojas, winner of the last four world titles, claimed a remarkable bronze in her first competition for two years.