LA Sparks general manager ditched after rant at players
The general manager of the Los Angeles Sparks Women’s NBA team was fired on Friday after ESPN reported that she made racially insensitive remarks in a profanity-laced rant at the players.
Russian Akimenko takes surprise silver
A few weeks before the world championships, silver medalist high jumper Mikhail Akimenko didn’t think he would compete, let alone step onto the podium.
Governing body defends Biles dismount grading, U.S. unhappy
The grading given to American Simone Biles’ new balance beam dismount has drawn criticism from USA Gymnastics but the sport’s governing body said protecting athletes played a critical role in the decision ahead of this month’s world championships.
Cuba’s Perez rewarded for persistence with discus gold
Cuban Yaime Perez was rewarded for her persistence as she won the discus gold medal at the world athletics championships on Friday, having left empty-handed in her three previous appearances in the event.
Gymnastics: Governing body defends Biles dismount grading, U.S. unhappy
The grading given to American Simone Biles’ new balance beam dismount has drawn criticism from USA Gymnastics but the sport’s governing body said protecting athletes played a critical role in the decision ahead of this month’s world championships.
Gardiner powers away to win dramatic 400 meters
Bahamian Steven Gardiner powered to victory in the 400 meters at the world championships on Friday, one month after he was personally affected by the hurricane which devastated his country.
American Muhammad breaks own world record to win 400m hurdles
American Dalilah Muhammad broke her own world record to win the women’s 400 metres hurdles at the world championships with a time of 52.16 seconds on Friday, edging out compatriot Sydney McLaughlin in a gripping race.
Barshim soars to high jump gold to delight home crowd
Lifted by a packed stadium, Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim soared to victory in the men’s high jump at the world championships on Friday to give the hosts a long-awaited first gold medal.
Kipruto wins photo finish to claim steeplechase gold
Kenya’s Conseslus Kipruto edged out Lamecha Girma of Ethiopia in a photo finish to successfully defend his 3,000 meters steeplechase world title on Friday.
Iranian women snap up tickets for World Cup qualifier
Iranian women have snapped up tickets for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Cambodia in Tehran after they were released for sale via a website.
