Murray says Paris Olympics will be final tournament
Two-times Olympic singles champion Andy Murray said on Tuesday (Jul 23) that the tennis competition at the Paris Games will be the final event of his career.
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Melissa Stockwell, Paralympic medalist and Purple Heart recipient, talks representing Team USA on global stage
American Paralympian Melissa Stockwell discusses what it means to represent the U.S. in the Paralympic Games.
Durand Cup: Can ISL Clubs Break Mohun Bagan-East Bengal Reign?
The 133rd Durand Cup is set to kick off the 2024-25 football season on July 27 in Kolkata, with defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant facing Downtown Heroes FC. The tournament will feature 24 teams competing in a round-robin league format, with six group winners and two best second-placed teams advancing to the knockout round, as per a press release from the Indian Super League (ISL). Group A of this century-old domestic tournament includes two record-holding title winners: Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal FC. They will be joined by Downtown Heroes FC and Indian Air Force FT, representing the armed forces from India.
Aguirre named Mexico head coach for a third time
Javier Aguirre was appointed head coach of Mexico's national soccer team on Monday (Jul 22), replacing Jaime Lozano who was sacked this month after a disappointing Copa America group-stage exit, the country's football federation (FMF) said.
Duncan Scott reveals Olympic prep camp camaraderie firing Team GB swimmers up for success
Duncan Scott is hoping to come up trumps in Paris - with a little help from nightly card schools in prep camp. The Alloa ace became Britain’s most decorated Olympic Games swimmer ever in Tokyo three years ago when he grabbed a gold and three silvers to add to the two silvers he bagged at Rio 2016.
Kathleen Dawson using Olympic gold medal as a reminder she belongs after heroic fightback from injury
Kathleen Dawson didn’t give her Olympic gold a lucky kiss before heading to Paris. But while that Tokyo 2021 gong is out of sight the Scots star admits it is never out of mind as proof she can shine on the big stage.
IOC expects Paris Games to be spectacular in ever-divisive world, Bach says
PARIS : The Paris Olympics will be a spectacular event at a time of historic global disruptions and growing divisive forces, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Monday, four days before the Games opening ceremony.
Cavendish confirms he has ridden his last Tour
NICE, France : British cyclist Mark Cavendish has confirmed that he has taken part in his last Tour de France, having finally broken the all-time record for most stage wins at the Tour.