Canada's Natalie Achonwa added to Michigan women's basketball staff in assistant role
Four-time Canadian Olympian Natalie Achonwa is joining Michigan women's basketball staff as the assistant coach for player development.
Olympics Sport News
Man Who Burned Uganda Olympics Athlete To Death, Dies Himself; Athlete's Father Reacts
A Kenyan man who killed Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from injuries sustained when he poured petrol over the Olympic athlete, the hospital treating him said Tuesday. The attack on the 33-year-old has been greeted with sorrow and anger as yet another horrific example of gender-based violence in Kenya. Police said Dickson Ndiema Marangach, 32, assaulted Cheptegei in her home in Endebess near the Ugandan border on September 1. The mother-of-two suffered 80 percent burns and died last week.
Huge Cash Prize For Paralympics Medallists: Bronze Winners To Get Rs 30 Lakh, Silver And Gold Winners...
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced cash awards of Rs 75 lakh to the gold medallists, Rs 50 lakh for the silver winners and Rs 30 lakh for the Indian athletes who have won bronze in the just-concluded Paralympic Games in Paris. Those excelling in mixed teams events, like archer Sheetal Devi, will get richer by Rs 22.5 lakh. The minister announced this during an event organised to felicitate the medallists at the mega-event.
Japan's Panasonic ends 37-year contract as top Olympics sponsor
TOKYO: Japan's Panasonic Holdings said on Tuesday (Sep 10) it would end its 37-year contract as a top sponsor for the Olympics following the end of the Paris Games.
Australia launches talent search for 2032 Brisbane Games
SYDNEY: Australia will launch its biggest-ever talent search next month to unearth the athletes who will compete on home soil at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics, the Australian Institute of Sport said on Tuesday (Sep 10).
India vs Japan, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Match Live Streaming And Live Telecast
India men's hockey team is all set to take on Japan in their second match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Monday at the Moqi Training Base, China. Team India launched its title defence with a commanding 3-0 win over hosts 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.
Doping-WADA renews call for USADA to get tougher on testing
:The World Anti-Doping Agency has renewed its call for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to better protect clean sport in the United States amid what it says are growing concerns about athletes attending major events without being sufficiently tested.
'We continue' - Bruno Fernandes shows true colours with Cristiano Ronaldo comment after landmark
Bruno Fernandes is determined to help Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo reach another special landmark in his career.