Botswana’s Makwala barred from entering stadium
LONDON (Reuters) – Botswana’s Isaac Makwala was refused entry to the London Stadium on Tuesday after earlier being withdrawn from the night’s 400 meters final at the World Championships after falling victim to an outbreak of sickness that has hit score…
Athletics: Australia’s Tallent out of 50km walk with hamstring injury
(Reuters) – Australian Jared Tallent has been forced out of the men’s 50-kilometre walk at the World Athletics Championships in London by a hamstring injury, Athletics Australia said on Tuesday.
Hotel says it’s not to blame for athletes’ stomach bug
LONDON (Reuters) – The London hotel at the center of an outbreak of sickness that has struck down scores of competitors at the World Athletics Championships said on Tuesday it was not the source of the illness.
Cycling: Contador honored with number one jersey at Vuelta
(Reuters) – Triple winner Alberto Contador will wear bib number one in his farewell Vuelta a Espana later this month as the Spaniard prepares to bring his career to and end.
Thin Chelsea squad must steer clear of injuries, says Cahill
(Reuters) – Chelsea captain Gary Cahill says keeping players fit will be crucial in the upcoming season with the Premier League club’s first-team squad looking light on numbers compared to rivals.
Guardiola hopeful of Gundogan return next week
(Reuters) – Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is close to full-fitness after recovering from a long-term injury with manager Pep Guardiola hoping to include the Germany international in the squad for next week’s friendly against Girona.
Arsenal’s Walcott hails ‘absolute tank’ Kolasinac
(Reuters) – Arsenal forward Theo Walcott labeled new team mate Sead Kolasinac an “absolute tank”, saying the defender is well equipped to become an instant success in the Premier League.
Venus wins but Mladenovic, Ostapenko upset in Rogers Cup
(Reuters) – Venus Williams prevailed in a three-setter but French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko and 13th seed Kristina Mladenovic crashed out of Rogers Cup with first round defeats on Monday.
Africa to the fore in 400m, 800m and steeplechase
LONDON (Reuters) – Tuesday’s action at the World Athletics Championships sees two of the most intriguing races of the program as South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk bids for the first half of his 400/200 meters double and Nigel Amos goes for gold in the m…
Golf: Players plot plans at new Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) – Players have come to know Quail Hollow during its years of hosting the PGA Tour’s Wells Fargo Championship, but given its recent makeover players were not exactly sure how it will play at this week’s PGA Championsh…
