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Commonwealth Games: Kiwi pole vaulters leap for Glasgow podium

The NZ team will chase medals in athletics and track cycling on day eight.

Elina Svitolina sets up rematch with Alex Eala

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine will face Filipino tennis star Alex Eale in the quarterfinals of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington on Friday (Saturday morning, Philippine time). Svitolina set the rematch against Eala with a 7-6(4), 6-4 win…

Kenya: Kenya's Running Stars Attract Suspicion and Awe - Our Research Gives a More Human Picture

[The Conversation Africa] In April 2026, Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first person to officially run the marathon in under two hours. This milestone was anxiously awaited by the running world.

Will Scottish Premiership return to two-team title tussle?

A new Scottish Premiership season begins on Friday, but will anyone match Heart of Midlothian from last term and challenge Celtic and Rangers for the title?

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal despite opposition from UEFA

FIFA said in a statement that all of its member associations should have a chance to consider the plan; "Nobody is selling football," it said

FIFA defiant over World Cup investment plan, despite UEFA’s vote to boycott

European football's governing body has voted to boycott FIFA if World Cup plans pursued, but global body undeterred.

Courting controversy and befriending Trump - who is Fifa boss Infantino?

Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a powerful position.

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey seeks explanation over jersey change, says Board was not consulted

Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 11

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Slow-motion big ship lift operation thrills spectators in Hobart

Peering through binoculars and nestled on camp chairs, onlookers encircle Hobart's River Derwent to behold one of the most complex marine undertakings in Tasmania's history.

Sammy's comments 'controversial, without context', says Alzarri Joseph

"My body was not ready to go into another Test series," Alzarri Joseph says of his decision to opt out of the ongoing two-Test series against Pakistan

The Indian Legends of '83 Touring Singapore to Set Stage for Historic First-Ever 1983 World Cup Reunion in Asia

The Mariners Cricket Club (MCC) Singapore will host The ’83 Legends Tour of Singapore, marking the first ...