Christine Sinclair, world’s top international goalscorer, announces retirement
Christine Sinclair, one of the founding players for the Portland Thorns in the National Women's Soccer League, announced on Friday that she's retiring from the game.
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Christine Sinclair retires: Canada star to play to season's end - ESPN
Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair, the leading goal scorer in international soccer history, will retire at the end of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season, she announced on Friday.
Why Olympic Rings Have Been Removed From Eiffel Tower, And What Will Replace Them
Workers removed the Olympics logo from the Eiffel Tower in the early hours of Friday, returning the beloved monument to its familiar form -- but perhaps only temporarily. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has promised to build new Olympic rings and return them to the landmark as a tribute to the hugely successful Olympic Games held in the capital during July and August. The proposal has polarised opinion in the French capital and has been criticised by descendants of the tower's designer Gustave Eiffel, as well as conservation groups.
"Those Wondering What Has Changed...": Manu Bhaker's Post Sets Social Media On Fire
One of India's brightest sporting stars, Manu Bhaker made the entire country her own as she bagged two medals at the Paris Olympic Games. Since her return to home, Manu has been quite busy with events felicitation ceremonies, brand endorsements, and other commitments. As the ace shooter basks in Olympic glory, she also has a schedule in mind, as she plans the road moving forward. In a fiery post on social media, Manu explained that the glory and attention she has earned hasn't changed anything in her life.
France's Garcia ends season citing anxiety, panic attacks
PARIS : Former world number four Caroline Garcia said she has been suffering with anxiety and panic attacks and will not play again this season as she looks to mentally and physically reset ahead of 2025.
Indian Sprint Legend PT Usha Involved In 'Heated Confrontation' With Indian Olympic Body Members
Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha had another heated confrontation with the body's Executive Council on Thursday after a majority of its members reiterated their opposition to Raghuram Iyer's appointment as CEO but the embattled track-and-field great refused to back down and rejected their demand for his removal. The main agenda of the meeting called by Usha was ratification of Iyer's appointment as CEO on January 5 but it ended in a deadlock. With both sides sticking to their earlier stands, the bitter feud is expected to worsen in the coming days.
"Next Big Target Is...": Fit-Again Neeraj Chopra Sets Sight On New Season
Promising to be 100 per cent fit for the new season, India's two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra on Friday said a podium finish in the 2025 Tokyo World Championships is the next big target on his mind going forward. The 26-year-old is back in the country after winding up his season with a second-place finish at the Diamond League finale in Brussels. This was after he became the first Indian track-and-field athlete to claim successive Olympic medals by adding a silver in Paris to the momentous gold clinched in Tokyo.