Cherotich takes women's 3,000m steeplechase gold in Tokyo
TOKYO :Kenya's Faith Cherotich overhauled reigning champion Winfred Yavi on the last lap to win women's 3,000m steeplechase gold at the world championships on Wednesday.
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Lyles makes smooth start to 200m bid
TOKYO :Noah Lyles began his bid for a fourth successive world 200 metres title in relaxed fashion on Wednesday when he cruised through his heat in 19.99 seconds.
Kiwis lose flanker Miller for World Cup semi-final
Defending champions New Zealand will have to do without key loose forward Jorja Miller in their Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against Canada on Friday.
American Moon vaults to history with third straight world title
TOKYO :American Katie Moon leapt to the pole vault gold medal at the world championships on Wednesday in a thrilling final to become the first woman to win a third consecutive world title in the event.
Mourinho heading to Benfica where it all began after 25-year journey
A quarter of a century after waving Jose Mourinho out of the door, Benfica look to have finally coaxed the 'Special One' back — gambling that the sorcery which lit up Porto and dazzled Europe can now be summoned in Lisbon red.
Milano 2026 Games sliding centre exceeds expectations, IOC says
MILAN, Italy :A controversial new sliding centre for next year's Milano-Cortina Winter Games has exceeded expectations despite having been built under extremely tight deadlines, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.
Manchester United posts sixth straight annual loss, forecasts revenue dip
Manchester United reported an annual net loss for the sixth consecutive year on Wednesday and forecast lower revenue for this fiscal year, highlighting the football club's ongoing financial struggles.
Jefferson-Wooden, Jackson sizzle in women's 200 heats
TOKYO :Melissa Jefferson-Wooden showed no signs of fatigue as she stormed into the women's 200 metres semi-finals at the world championships on Wednesday, three days after winning the 100m gold medal.