Triple Olympic champion Thiam out of Tokyo heptathlon
TOKYO :Belgium's triple Olympic champion Nafi Thiam pulled out of the heptathlon at the world championships on Saturday after an underwhelming long jump left her with almost no chance of a medal.
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Kate O'Connor fourth with two heptathlon events remaining in Tokyo
Ireland's Kate O'Connor lies in fourth place with, behind Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson, with two heptathlon events remaining at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
American Hall makes a statement on first day of heptathlon
TOKYO : In-form American Anna Hall made a statement on the opening day of the heptathlon at the world championships on Friday, racking up 4,154 points over the four events to take a decent lead into day two.
Brilliant Bol retains 400m hurdles title in style
TOKYO : Femke Bol put the seal on a fantastic season by retaining her world 400 metres hurdles title in emphatic style on Friday as the Dutchwoman stormed home in a world-leading 51.54 seconds.
McLaren will race the same after team title is won, says Stella
BAKU : McLaren will not change their approach to the Formula One drivers' championship once they have secured the constructors' crown for the second year in a row, team boss Andrea Stella said on Friday.
Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Baku practice, Norris hits wall
BAKU : Lewis Hamilton led Charles Leclerc in a Ferrari one-two in practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Friday while McLaren's title contender Lando Norris hit the wall.
Lyles surges late to win fourth successive 200m gold
TOKYO : Noah Lyles scorched to a fourth successive world 200 metres gold on Friday as he delivered his trademark drive to the line to triumph in 19.52 seconds, pipping compatriot and perennial bridesmaid Kenny Bednarek, who took silver in 19.58.
Greater Manchester bus strikes LIVE as dozens of services cancelled in travel chaos - updates
Commuters across Greater Manchester are being hit by mass disruption due to bus strikes today as drivers take industrial action in a row over a pay deal.