The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, continued Sunday with second-round action on the men’s side and third-round showdowns in the women’s bracket. While No.
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Indian Wells Tennis 2017: Sunday Scores, Results, Updated Schedule
The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, continued Sunday with second-round action on the men’s side and third-round showdowns in the women’s bracket. While No.
Taekwondo On Track To Win Four Gold Medals In SEA Games – Dhanaraj
Taekwondo Malaysia is optimistic of achieving their four gold medal target at the upcoming 29th SEA Games from Aug 19-31, here. Its technical chairman R. Dhanaraj was confident that national exponents could even knock down some surprise medals after undergoing intensive training at South Korea, regarded as the home of taekwondo.
British Cycling to fight back after leaked report lands stinging blows
British Cycling’s board is preparing a robust response to the stinging criticism it has received from an independent review into its “culture and climate”. The review’s damning indictment of its “dysfunctional” and “inept” leadership came in a draft report leaked to the Daily Mail.
Staley introduced as coach of US national women’s hoops team
30, 2000, file photo, United States’ Dawn Staley and Nikki McCray, right, celebrate the USA’s victory over Australia in the women’s gold medal basketball game at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in… . FILE – In this March 5, 2017, file photo, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley directs her team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in the Southeastern Conference tourna… COLUMBIA, S.C. – Three-time Olympic gold medalist Dawn Staley has been put in charge of keeping the U.S. women’s national basketball team rolling.
Australian sprinter Morgan Mitchell “one happy girl” ahead of Canberra Athletics Grand Prix
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. She starred at the Rio Olympic Games and in Nitro Athletics and is one of the most exciting young stars in a sport on the rise in Australia.
AP source: USOC recommends USA Gymnastics president resign
A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Pr… Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s new travel ban, saying the order will harm Muslims, tourism and foreign students. A proposal to replace the Obama health care law would eliminate a pillar of funding for the nation’s lead public health agency.
Lawrence looking for performers
… Islands competition in May, and will be in action again on March 26 when they meet Martinique at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. The Soca Warriors, ranked 84th in the world are without a point after two matches following two defeats, at home to Costa …
Olympics-Los Angeles has eye on 2024 prize, nothing else
Los Angeles is not interested in the consolation prize of the 2028 Olympics, saying on Thursday their bid remains focused on securing the 2024 Summer Games and nothing else. “The conversations with us are about 2024 that’s the bid process we are engaged in and solely focused on,” LA24 chairman Casey Wasserman said on a conference call after briefing the United States Olympic Committee board of directors on the bid’s progress.
Shields hoping to create bright future for women’s boxing
The two-time Olympic gold medalist will become the first woman to headline a fight card on premium cable when she faces Szilvia Szabados on Friday night on Showtime. After making a name for herself with her Olympic achievements, the 21-year-old Shields is eager to become the type of star women’s boxing could certainly use.
Petworth doctor takes on Indian Ocean rowing challenge
Doctors Ted Welman, from Petworth, and Jack Faulkner, from Brighton, are taking time out to row the Indian Ocean starting on Wednesday from Western Australia on their 84 day expedition to Mauritius, under the team name ‘Doctors Adrift’. They will begin their expedition in Geraldton, Western Australia and they aim to become the fastest pair to make the 3,600 mile journey and break the world record in the process.
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho: It’s hard to believe we have to play on that field
Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United’s Europa League clash at Rostov called off due to the state of the pitch, with his anger exacerbated by a UEFA official telling him not to worry as his players were insured. Having described the Europa League last-16 tie as a “bad draw in every aspect”, the United manager’s feelings only worsened upon inspection of the Olimp-2 stadium surface on Wednesday.
France dominates Americans, 3-0, to win SheBelieves Cup; U.S. finishes last
U.S. defender Casey Short and French forward Camille Catala fight for the ball during the SheBelieves Cup on Tuesday night at RFK Stadium. France won, 3-0, to capture first place in the event.
Fredericks leaves 2024 Olympic bid role, waives vote
… Fredericks, a senior IAAF official, has said he had a marketing contract with Papa Massata Diack’s agency, Pamodzi Sports Consulting, from 2007-11. “I reiterate that I was never involved with any vote manipulation or for that matter any other …
USWNT star Megan Rapinoe responds to U.S. Soccer’s controversial new anthem policy
Just days after U.S. Soccer passed its new policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem, dropped USWNT star Megan Rapinoe responded. “It is an honor to represent the USA and all that we stand for – to be able to pull on the red, white and blue to play a game that I love.
Olympic rower Dame Katherine Grainger hails – wonderful’ honour
Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, Katherine Grainger, has described her joy at being made a Dame following a record-breaking career as a rower. The sports star, who has won medals at the last five consecutive Olympics – a gold and four silvers – was presented with the honour by the Queen during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Monday’s Sports in Brief
Megan Rapinoe says she will respect a new U.S. Soccer Federation policy that says national team players “shall stand respectfully” during national anthems. The policy was approved last month but came to light Saturday before the U.S. women’s national team lost to England in a SheBelieves Cup match.
When Ugandan became first Black African to get Fifa badge
… Nakivubo Stadium. This and previous performances were noticed by the colonial administrators who sponsored him for a sports administration scholarship in London at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. From London, he proceeded to Macolin in …
Spanovic soars to gold at European indoor championships
Britain’s Laura Muir celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women’s 3000-meter final during the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Serbia’s Ivana Spanovic celebrates after an attempt in the women’s long jump final during the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Morning Splash: The Impact of Conference Season on the U.S. Men’s Relays
The United States men swept Olympic golds in the three relays last summer in Rio, but each won of those wins came with the assistance of Michael Phelps -who, as most of you reading almost certainly know, is once again retired. The success of 2016 helped wash away some of the stench from the 2015 World Championships in Kazan when the U.S. men swam without the suspended Phelps.
Joshua Feels Haye Earned Respect: Most Would Have Bailed Out
… ability to take Haye’s punches. “All credit to Haye, because with a busted leg he stayed in there,” Joshua told Sky Sports Box Office. “Most people could have bailed out. People were saying he should throw the towel in and all sorts, but he stayed …
Muslim swimmers will now be allowed to race in burkinis
The Amateur Swimming Association has announced that it has changed its rules regarding full body swimwear in a bid to allow ‘more people to participate in events across England.’ Up until now, swimwear that covered the whole body, especially swimsuits worn by Olympic swimmers, were banned as they help streamline the shape of the body and have performance-enhancing characteristics.
Clint Dempsey celebrates his first half goal that gave the U.S. a 1-0 …
U.S. Soccer revealed a new policy Saturday that will require anyone on a national team to “stand respectfully” during anthems. The penalties for failure to do so were unclear.
Indonesia eyes one gold medal in All England badminton meet1 hour ago
Jakarta, March 3: Indonesia’s badminton association has targeted one gold medal in the mixed doubles category in the All England Badminton Championships this year, and expected a women’s singles player to be in the world’s top 20, a senior official of the association disclosed here on Friday. Indonesia will send 35 shuttlers to the tournament scheduled to be held from March 7 to 12 in Birmingham in England, said Susy Susanti, head of sport development of the association, reports Xinhua news agency.
UK Sport boss Liz Nicholl tells British Cycling to clean up or lose funding
… in this (welfare) action plan, the actions that Jonathan has committed to last night and the actions that align with (Sports Minister Tracey Crouch’s) sports governance code will all be part of the funding agreement we have with British Cycling in …
Novak Djokovic holds off Del Potro, advances to Acapulco quarters
Acapulco , March 2: Serbian world No. 2 Novak Djokovic held off a stiff challenge from big-hitting Argentine tennis star Juan Martin del Potro in the second round of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel to rally from an early deficit and finish off his 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory on Thursday.
Swimming: Oman win three medals in GCC short-course championships
… Oman swimmers bagged three medals – two gold and one silver – at the GCC Short-course Swimming Championships at Hamad Sports City in Doha. Oman’s first gold medal came through Nidhal bin Sulaiman Al Harassi who won the top honours in the 800m …
For Michael Phelps, frequent drug testing became way of life
… Anti-Doping System’, on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 28. WASHINGTON – One of the best-kept secrets in sports is the way U.S. Olympic athletes such as Michael Phelps allow their privacy to be invaded on a regular basis for the honor of …
Ibrahimovic will ‘stop on top’ but is coy on United future
Why accept a one-year contract extension from Manchester United now when you can sustain the ambiguity and add to the mystique? “Let’s see what happens,” Ibrahimovic said after his free kick and header helped United win the League Cup on Sunday. “I will stop on top.
BMX champion Willoughby on road to recovery as SA Government boosts fundraising efforts
Olympian Sam Willoughby is making good progress with his rehabilitation from a serious spinal injury and dreams of walking down the aisle at his wedding later this year, according to his father. The two-time world champion BMX rider and Olympic silver medallist suffered a career-ending spinal injury during a training accident in the United States of America last year.
‘I’m a clean athlete’ insists four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah
Mo Farah has repeatedly defended himself against his links to drug-tainted figures in the athletics world. Britain’s four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah insisted he was “a clean athlete” after a leaked United States Anti-Doping Agency report suggested that his coach had “almost certainly” broken anti-doping rules.
HIL: Kalinga Lancers beat Dabang Mumbai to clinch maiden title, Uttar Pradesh Wizards finish third
Chandigarh, Feb 26: Captain Moritz Furste’s penalty corner brace powered Kalinga Lancers past Dabang Mumbai 4-1 in the final to clinch their maiden title in the Coal India Hockey India League at the Chandigarh Hockey Stadium here on Sunday. Furste also had a big hand in Glenn Turner’s deflection field goal in the 18th minute that gave Kalinga the 2-0 lead and the veteran German scored either side of Affan Yousuf’s goal in the 33rd minute as Kalinga atoned for their poor show in last edition’s final loss to Jaypee Punjab Warriors.
Boxing: Pacquiao to fight Britain’s Khan in ‘super fight’
London: Multiple world champion Manny Pacquiao has agreed to fight Britain’s Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan on April 23, both boxers said on Sunday. The 38-year-old Pacquiao had said four days ago that he and Khan’s management were in discussions for the fight, despite an earlier announcement the Filipino’s next bout would be against Australia’s Jeff Horn in Brisbane.
Sport24.co.za | Striding ahead of the pack
DETERMINED: SA’s 5 000m record-holder Elroy Gelant feels refreshed and more confident after training at high altitude in Kenya. Having had the best year of his career last year he set the new SA 5 000m record and made the Olympic final Elroy Gelant took his training camp to Kenya last month.
Track team’s medal pride
Legana’s Ryan Lawson capped a successful national junior track cycling championships for Tasmania by claiming a bronze medal in the under-17 sprint Law man: Tasmanian cyclist Ryan Lawson achieved several top 10 finishes and a bronze medal at the national track cycling champs. Picture: Scott Gelston Legana’s Ryan Lawson capped a successful national junior track cycling championships for Tasmania by claiming a bronze medal in the under-17 sprint.
Creedmoor Sports Now Offering Bore Tech Cleaning Products
Creedmoor Sports has long manufactured quality products for precision rifle shooters, such as shooting mats and stools, spotting scope accessories and apparel, as well as, of course, ammunition. The company also partners with other quality manufacturers to provide additional products to clients, ranging from optics to reloading gear and even firearms.
Donald Trump will lose Los Angeles the 2024 Olympics, say US gold medallists
Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban will scupper Los Angeles’ chance of hosting the 2024 summer Olympics, two US gold medallists have warned. President Trump has also signalled in the past he will attempt to crack down on socalled ‘sanctuary cities’, where illegal immigrants are sheltered from deportation.
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch helps wife into taxi home
Peter Crouch swapped the football boots and red and white of Stoke City for his Sunday best to accompany his glamorous wife Abbey Clancy at the Brits. Crouch married the model back in 2011 and the England international has found time in his busy footballing schedule to accompany Clancy to some star-studded events.
Nicole Scherzinger spends 5,000 on champagne
The 38-year-old singer enjoyed a wild partying session at London’s Paper nightclub with 10 friends on Tuesday evening following the end of London Fashion Week, which saw her fork out a whopping sum for 10 bottles of Dom Perignon champagne, which were A A 500 each. The ‘The X Factor’ judge was in high spirits for the evening as she praised the club’s dancers as being “really inspirational” and complemented them on their raunchy PaperDolls ensembles.
In the world of international rugby league, rebellion is in the air … again
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Before discussing a worrying issue for rugby league of which most readers will not be aware, we probably need to explain another of which many will also be unaware.