Soccer star Christine Sinclair to play her final hometown game
Christine Sinclair is saying goodbye — again.
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Alpine skiing-Vonn feeling 'incredible,' no decision on return to competition
Lindsey Vonn's knee feels "incredible" following an April surgery and she is back on the slopes, but it is unclear whether she will come out of retirement to compete on the World Cup circuit this season, a source close to the American said.
Threatening, anti-gay email sent to wife of Liberty's Breanna Stewart - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — Two-time MVP Breanna Stewart on Tuesday said her wife received a threatening, anti-gay email following the New York Liberty's loss to the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
Manu Bhaker Will Not Shoot Competitively in 2024, Says, "Since I Was Facing Injuries..."
Indian Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker said that she will resume training in November and return to competitive shooting next year. Bhaker, who won two medals at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics, was talking to the media in Delhi ahead of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Final, scheduled to start in the national capital from Tuesday. Speaking to the media, Bhaker said, "I will be back for the training in November and to the match maybe by next year. I will follow all the action thoroughly. But my eyes will be on 10 metres event, the 25 metres event and the pistol events, since I am a pistol shooter."
Russia's Olympic chief quits
Russia's Olympic chief Stanislav Pozdnyakov said on Tuesday (Oct 15) he was stepping down to make way for the election of a replacement, citing "geopolitical challenges" facing Russian sport.
Parker, Wubben-Moy, James back in Wiegman's England squad for friendlies
MANCHESTER, England : England women's manager Sarina Wiegman has recalled Aston Villa defender Lucy Parker for the first time in a year following a serious ankle problem for this month's home friendlies against Germany and South Africa.
ISSF World Cup Final: After Paris High, India Look To Continue Momentum At Home
The absence of the Paris Olympic medallists notwithstanding, hosts India will not be short on firepower when they compete in the season-ending World Cup Final, starting from Tuesday, with Rhythm Sangwan headlining a 23-member squad. The Paris Olympics medallists automatically qualify for the tournament, but Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale, who won the bronze, have opted to skip the event to be staged at the Dr. Karni Singh Range.
IOA Expresses "Deep Concern" Over Financial Repercussions Due To Withdrawal Of Olympic Solidarity Grant
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) expressed its "deep concern" over the "severe financial repercussions" caused by the alleged failure of the IOA Treasurer, Sahdev Yadav, to file the necessary annual financial reports, despite repeated reminders from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Olympic Solidarity grants, a vital source of funding for athlete development programs and sports initiatives, were withheld due to non-compliance in submitting the financial reports, a responsibility solely within the purview of the treasurer. "This lapse shall significantly impact the IOA's ability to provide the necessary financial support to Indian athletes, threatening their preparation and performance for upcoming international competitions," the IOA stated in a press release on Friday.