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Australia govt stumps up $187m in sports funding for Brisbane success

SYDNEY : The Australian government announced A$283 million ($187.40 million) in extra funding for sport over the next two years on Friday to lay the groundwork for success when the nation hosts the Olympics for the third time in Brisbane in 2032.

Fever's Caitlin Clark has to shoot more, Christie Sides says - ESPN

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is leading all WNBA rookies in scoring (16.2 PPG) and assists (6.6) as well as field goals made (4.9) and attempted (12.2). After Thursday night's 89-77 loss at Seattle, Fever coach Christie Sides said she wants Clark to shoot the ball even more.

Moh Ahmed, Gabriela DeBues-Stafford win 5,000m races at track and field trials

Mo Ahmed won the men's 5,000-metre race and Gabriela Debues-Stafford finished first in the women's 5K competition Thursday night at the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic track and field trials.

Yoga To Be Part Of Asian Games?: PT Usha Makes Big Claim

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Wednesday pitched for the inclusion of yoga in the Asian Games programme as the country seeks to raise the popularity of the exercise form. In a letter to Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Raja Randhir Singh, the legendary athlete urged the continent's sports community to include yoga in the Asian Games programme. "The world celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga on June 21 and the response to its universal has been overwhelming. People across nations have embraced yoga and drawn benefits," Usha said in the letter.