Athletics body to tighten rules after Nike’s Vaporfly helps records tumble: sources
Athletics’ ruling body will tighten regulations governing shoe technology, two sources familiar with the matter said, after Nike’s popular Vaporfly brand helped re-write running records and sparked debate about whether it was “technological doping.”
‘They’re fast, but are they fair?’ Amateur runners face Nike dilemma
British amateur runner and triathlete Holly Grundon was delighted to smash a long-held personal speed target – to finish a half marathon in less than 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Factbox: Nike’s Vaporfly running shoes and tumbling records
World Athletics is set to announce the findings of a review of technology in road and track shoes by the end of January, and it is expected to change its rules in light of tumbling times recorded by athletes using Nike’s Vaporfly brand.
NBA roundup: James records triple-double in battle with Irving
LeBron James totaled 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 128-113 victory over the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night in New York.
Crushed Serena says Grand Slam record bid will go on
“I can’t play like that,” said a downcast Serena Williams, lamenting her third round upset by rank outsider Wang Qiang at the Australian Open on Friday but declared her bid for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title would go on.
Djokovic puts on serving masterclass to breeze past Nishioka
Champion Novak Djokovic put on an impeccable serving display against Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka to canter to a 6-3 6-2 6-2 win in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday, staying on course for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park…
Reports: Antonio Brown surrenders to police
Antonio Brown turned himself in late Thursday night, TMZ and ESPN reported, a day after the Hollywood (Florida) Police Department issued an arrest warrant for the free agent wide receiver after he and his trainer allegedly attacked a moving company tru…
Serena knocked out of Australian Open in shock upset by Wang
Seven-times champion Serena Williams suffered a dramatic exit from the Australian Open on Friday, her earliest in 14 years, falling 6-4 6-7(2) 7-5 to China’s Wang Qiang in a stunning third round upset that tore the women’s tournament open.
Tearful Wozniacki heads into retirement after Jabeur defeat
A tearful but happy Caroline Wozniacki headed into retirement on Friday after a 7-5 3-6 7-5 third-round defeat at the hands of Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur ended her participation in the Australian Open and her 16-year career.
New driver, same old McIlroy as Rory starts well at Torrey Pines
Rory McIlroy has contended in his first appearance every year dating back to 2014, and he seems primed for another strong performance based on the evidence of his first round at the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday.
