Category: Sports
Asian Games records first doping case involving medalist
FILE–Members of Turkmenistan’s delegation take part in the athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on September 23, 2023. (Photo by Ishara S.KODIKARA / AFP) Turkmenistan’s Tejen Tejenov on Thursday became the first medalist at the Hangzhou…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold exclusive interview: Liverpool star on the challenge of ‘dictating the tempo’ in midfield | Football News
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s introduction as a late substitute against Tottenham was rather overshadowed by the drama of the day. But the return to fitness of Liverpool’s full-back turned midfielder could be a significant factor in their season. Having long been the most creative defender in the country, Alexander-Arnold has had his role reimagined by Jurgen Klopp…
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Bahrain wins 10th Asian Games gold with first place in marathon
Bahrain’s Eunice Chumba crosses the finish line to win the women’s marathon final athletics event during the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on October 5, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) HANGZHOU, China — The small island kingdom of Bahrain won its 10th gold medal Thursday at the Asian…
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Jonathan Taylor committed to Indianapolis Colts for now following trade request | NFL News
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is committed to the team for now and is closing in on a return to action after his trade request this offseason; head coach Shane Steichen says Taylor could face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Last Updated: 06/10/23 6:44am Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor Indianapolis Colts running back…
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Joel Embiid decides to play for USA—not France—in Paris Olympics
FILE–Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images/AFP Joel Embiid will wear red, white and blue in Paris next summer — not rouge, blanc and bleu. The NBA’s reigning MVP and scoring champion has told USA Basketball that, after more than a year of deliberating, he has picked the Americans over France as…
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Aberdeen 1 – 1 HJK Helsinki
Aberdeen came from behind to rescue a 1-1 draw against HJK Helsinki in the Europa Conference League at Pittodrie. Despite creating the best opportunities in a cagey contest, the hosts fell behind just before the hour mark through Bojan Radulovic’s strike. However, a fine header from Bojan Miovski saw the Dons get off the mark…
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Gilas looks to exact revenge on Jordan for Asian Games gold
Gilas Pilipinas celebrates semifinal win over China in the 19th Asian Games. –POOL PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas tries to give this basketball-crazed country its first Asian Games gold medal in 61 years in its rematch with Jordan on Friday night. And national coach Tim Cone believes that do-it-all ace Justin Brownlee will again be up to…
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European hits and misses: Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch ready for Premier League chance? | Football News
Time for ‘top bloke’ Gravenberch to get PL chance? Image: Ryan Gravenberch has only come off the bench in the Premier League Ryan Gravenberch stood out on an otherwise underwhelming night of Europa League football at Anfield on Thursday. He was rewarded with a standing ovation. The midfielder has made a good impression in the…
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Impressive Asiad stint PH tracksters’ fuel to Paris
EJ Obiena clears 5.90 meters for a new Asiad mark before cooling his heels for a couple of months and resuming Paris quest. —AFP PHOTOS HANGZHOU, CHINA—One gold medal, two new Philippine records and eight finals appearances for medal shots. Taking 15 athletes to the 19th Asian Games (Asiad) here, PH athletics certainly did more…
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World Grand Prix: Michael van Gerwen stunned by Chis Dobey as Peter Wright wins | Darts News
Chris Dobey produced an inspired performance to dump out Michael van Gerwen, while Peter Wright, Joe Cullen and Luke Humphries all won; Watch the double-in, double-out World Grand Prix Darts at the Morningside Arena in Leicester up until October 8 – live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 06/10/23 12:00am Please use Chrome browser for a…
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