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World Athletics president Sebastian Coe on Thursday hailed the impact that Netflix docu-series "Sprint" has had, saying it showcased the "universality" of track and field.
Zheng stuns Swiatek at Olympics as Djokovic, Alcaraz eye semis
Zheng Qinwen ended world number one Iga Swiatek's 25-game unbeaten streak at Roland Garros on Thursday to become the first Chinese player to reach an Olympic Games tennis singles final as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz target semi-final berths in the men's event.
Australian bronze medallist Montag pays tribute to Holocaust survivor grandmother
Jemima Montag wore a bracelet made out of part of her Holocaust survivor grandmother Judith's jewellery as she won Olympic bronze in the women's 20 kilometres walk on Thursday, saying afterwards "she is always with me".
Algeria boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds as Italian PM hits out
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who failed a gender eligibility test last year, pummelled her Italian opponent in 46 seconds at the Paris Olympics on Thursday to spark an angry reaction from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Narvaez leaves Ineos to join Pogacar's UAE team
Ecuadorian cyclist Jhonatan Narvaez is to leave Ineos after six years in the saddle in order to join Tadej Pogacar's UAE Team, the Tour de France winner's outfit announced on Thursday.
El Ghazi signs for Cardiff after Mainz row over Israel-Hamas posts
Cardiff have signed Anwar El Ghazi after a German court found he was wrongfully dismissed by former club Mainz for making comments about the war in Gaza on social media.
Zheng makes China history by reaching Olympic tennis final
Zheng Qinwen stunned women's world number one Iga Swiatek on Thursday to become the first Chinese player to reach an Olympic Games tennis singles final.
India buoyant but not in Sri Lanka to 'chill': Rohit
India are still buoyant after their T20 World Cup triumph but skipper Rohit Sharma said Thursday his men were keeping focused ahead of their next engagement with Sri Lanka.
Imperious Yang dedicates women's walk Olympic gold to late father
China's Yang Jiayu dedicated her women's 20 kilometres walk Olympic title on Thursday in Paris to her father, who died in 2015.
After four hours sleep, Marchand starts bid for fourth gold
France's golden boy Leon Marchand was back in the pool Thursday after just four hours of sleep following his double triumph at La Defense Arena, as he began his bid for a fourth title at the Paris Games.
Algerian boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who failed a gender eligibility test last year, won her opening bout at the Paris Olympics in just 46 seconds on Thursday against her distraught opponent.
Biles eyes Olympic gymnastics glory as Marchand cruises in the pool
Simone Biles bids to write another chapter in her historic Olympic story by recapturing the all-around gymnastics title Thursday, as home hero Leon Marchand launched his campaign for an astonishing fourth medal in the pool.
It's a family affair as Pintado walks to first Olympic athletics gold
Ecuador's Brian Pintado dedicated the first Olympic athletics gold medal of the Paris Games to his loved ones back home after powering to victory in the men's 20km walk on Thursday.
Australian swim coach claims Pan 100m record 'not humanly possible'
Australian Olympian-turned swimming coach Brett Hawke Thursday questioned the legitimacy of Pan Zhanle's stunning 100m freestyle world record, but silver medallist Kyle Chalmers said the Chinese star deserved to win.
Hashimoto eyes Los Angeles after surrendering Olympic all-around crown
Japanese gymnast Daiki Hashimoto wiped away tears and set his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after surrendering his all-around gymnastics crown to teammate Shinnosuke Oka in Paris.
Dortmund sign Germany midfielder Gross from Brighton
Borussia Dortmund on Thursday announced the signing of Germany midfielder Pascal Gross from Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion on a two-year deal.
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Hong Kong has emerged as a fencing powerhouse at the Paris Olympics, topping the sport's medal table with two gold medals, but the seeds of success were sown half a century ago.
Ecuador's Pintado walks to first Olympic athletics gold
Ecuador's Brian Pintado won the first athletics Olympic gold medal of the Paris Games on Thursday with victory in the men's 20-kilometre walk.
Gustavsson out as Matildas coach after Australia Olympic exit
Football Australia on Thursday parted ways with Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson, following a disastrous Olympic campaign that saw them fail to reach the quarter-finals.
Crusaders stick with coach Penney after woeful Super Rugby season
Canterbury Crusaders said Thursday that Rob Penney will remain head coach for the 2025 Super Rugby season, despite overseeing the Christchurch club's worst campaign in more than 20 years.
Chinese swim fans hit back at doping claims as Pan takes gold
Chinese sports fans on Thursday hailed their country's first swimming gold of the Paris Olympics and hit back at doping allegations after Pan Zhanle roared to a record-breaking victory in the men's 100-metre freestyle.
Salah scores as Liverpool beat Arsenal 2-1 while Chelsea, Man Utd win
Mo Salah and Fabio Carvalho scored first-half goals to give Liverpool a 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Wednesday while Chelsea cruised and Manchester United edged Real Betis 3-2 in pre-season matches.
Top seeds Rublev and Sabalenka tested in Washington wins
Top seeds Andrey Rublev and Aryna Sabalenka struggled through determined challenges to avoid upsets with three-set triumphs on Wednesday and advance at the ATP and WTA Washington Open.
Lyles, Richardson headline array of track talent at Paris Olympics
Brash, brazen, brilliant. American sprint duo Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson will look to live up to their billing as Olympic 100m favourites when the track and field programme at the Paris Games starts on Friday.
France showdown with Argentina spices up men's Olympic football
There is no love lost between France and Argentina on the football field these days and their quarter-final meeting in Bordeaux on Friday will add spice to the men's Olympic tournament.
Salah scores as Liverpool beat Arsenal 2-1, Chelsea cruise
Mo Salah and Fabio Carvalho scored first-half goals to give Liverpool a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday while Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victory against Club America.
Biles seeks more Olympic gymnastics glory as athletics kicks off in Paris
Simone Biles seeks to make more history in her glittering Olympic gymnastics career by recapturing the all-around title on Thursday, as the athletics programme kicks off at the Paris Games.
Olympic track and field duels to savour
Track and field takes centre stage at the Olympics on Friday with a swathe of stars on show, some of whose dreams will come true and others whose will be shattered.
Refugee team boxer Ngamba one step from historic medal
Boxer Cindy Ngamba said Wednesday she hoped to inspire refugees around the world as she fought her way to within one bout from making history with the Olympic Refugee team's first-ever medal.
China's Pan wins 'magic' 100m freestyle gold in new world record
China's Pan Zhanle enjoyed a "magic moment" after smashing his own world record on his way to victory in the men's 100m freestyle at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.
Magical Marchand bags two Olympic golds after gymnastics thriller
Home favourite Leon Marchand wrote his name into the Olympic history books with a phenomenal double gold on a pulsating night in the Paris pool Wednesday, as Japanese gymnast Shinnosuke Oka took a thrilling all-around title.
Magnifique! Magical Marchand sweeps to Olympic double
France's Leon Marchand produced a dazzling double gold-medal winning performance to electrify the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, powering to victories in the 200m breaststroke and 200m butterfly to send the host nation into ecstatic celebrations.
Ledecky admits 'not getting easier' after another Olympic masterclass
American great Katie Ledecky admitted "it doesn't get any easier" after powering to the Olympic 1500m freestyle title Wednesday, adding an eighth gold medal to her glittering collection.
Canada shake off points deduction to reach Olympic football knockouts
Canada shook off a six-point deduction following a spying scandal to reach the quarter-finals of the women's Olympic football tournament with a 1-0 win over Colombia in their final group game on Wednesday.
USA ease past South Sudan to reach Olympic basketball quarters
Bam Adebayo led the United States with 18 points in a 103-86 win over South Sudan on Wednesday as the reigning champions sailed into the quarter-finals of the Olympic men's basketball tournament.
Superstars Marchand and Ledecky light up Olympic pool
French superstar Leon Marchand added to his legend with a dazzling and historic performance in the Paris pool Wednesday as Katie Ledecky became the first woman swimmer to win gold at four Olympics.
Nadal says he may not return to Roland Garros after Olympic exit
Rafael Nadal admitted he may have played at Roland Garros for the final time after he and Carlos Alcaraz were dumped out of the Olympics men's doubles on Wednesday.
Collins blasts 'insincere' Swiatek after bitter Olympics clash
Iga Swiatek was accused of being "insincere" by Danielle Collins after a stormy Olympics clash on Wednesday in which the Pole was left struggling to breathe after being felled by a pile-driver backhand by the powerful American.
Sjoestroem in the zone to snap 100m freestyle jinx
Veteran Swedish sprint star Sarah Sjoestroem said she was "so in the zone" after winning the women's 100m freestyle on Wednesday to secure her first gold over the distance in a storied career.