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Sky is the limit for meticulous Harry Kane in pursuit of international goals century
Manuel Neuer dived to his left. Memory told him that was where Harry Kane beat him last time they duked it out, face-to-face, from the penalty spot. On that occasion, back in the autumn of 2019, Neuer had almost reached Kane’s rocket of a low spot-kick.
DeBues-Stafford aims to be 'smart, patient' with injury recovery ahead of track worlds
Canadian middle-distance runner Gabriela DeBues-Stafford will be nursing an injury on Thursday instead of racing in Rome, where she hoped to build on an encouraging start to her outdoor season as the much-anticipated world championships near.
SAI terminates contract of coach accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ by female cyclist
Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Wednesday evening informed that the contact of the accused national coach has been terminated with immediate effect after its internal complaints committee (ICC) prime facie found him guilty of misconduct on the cycling team’s training-cum-competition trip to Slovenia. In a statement, the SAI stated that the allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” against the track sprint team’s head coach have been found to be “true” – as levelled by the complainant cyclist – by the committee. “The SAI had constituted an inquiry committee to hear the case of a national level cyclist’s complaint against a coach of inappropriate behaviour during a foreign exposure trip in Slovenia which was organised by the Cycling Federation of India (CFI).
Lorena Wiebes dominates sprint again on Stage 3 at Women’s Tour to take overall lead
Despite a bunch sprint at times being far from a foregone conclusion, Lorena Wiebes (DSM) displayed complete confidence in herself and her team-mates to claim a second win in as many days on Stage 3 at the Women's Tour in Gloucester. Astonishing leg speed and 10 bonus seconds on the line also carried her into the race lead ahead of a heavy day of climbing in Wales. Before that, and after two stages in the gently undulating lowlands of the South East, the race headed for the somewhat lumpier West of England.
Allyson Felix faces Olympic champs in likely Diamond League farewell; TV, stream info
Allyson Felix has few races left in her career, which makes her appearance at Thursday’s Diamond League stop in Rome, likely her last career race on that circuit, all the more special.
Manchester United told why Harry Maguire won't suit Erik ten Hag's system after England display
Harry Maguire's poor form continued while playing for England on Tuesday and Manchester United fans are concerned about his suitability for an Erik ten Hag team.
Parkinson secures family bragging rights as Lancs beat Leicestershire
Matt Parkinson took a break from England duty to help Lancashire to another