Ingebrigtsen’s luck runs out in 1,500 meters
European champion Filip Ingebrigtsen’s luck ran out on Friday when he missed out on the world championship final 1,500 meters final, one day after escaping sanction despite appearing to punch another runner in a heat.
Barty through to Beijing semis, Osaka ends Andreescu’s win streak
World number one Ash Barty battled back from a set down to beat Czech Republic’s seventh seed Petra Kvitova 4-6 6-4 6-3 to advance to the semi-finals of the China Open in Beijing on Friday.
Soccer: 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.
FIFA and WHO team up to promote healthy stadiums, fans
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) agreed on Friday to work together to ensure tobacco-free environments at stadiums and to promote healthy lifestyles through football.
Thiem tames Murray to reach China Open semis
Top seed Dominic Thiem held off a spirited display from Britain’s Andy Murray in a 6-2 7-6(3) victory to reach the China Open semi-finals in Beijing on Friday.
Ainslie aims to rule America’s Cup new wave with historic ‘Britannia’
Ben Ainslie named his new multi-million-dollar America’s Cup yacht “Britannia” on Friday as he launched the revolutionary foiling AC75 he hopes will bring international sport’s oldest trophy back to Britain.
Kipchoge selects 41-member pacing squad for sub-two hour marathon attempt
Kenyan world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has finalised a 41-member pacing squad for his second attempt to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon in Vienna, event organizers INEOS said on Friday.
Sailing: Ainslie hopes to rule new America’s Cup wave on board ‘Britannia’
Ben Ainslie named his new multi-million dollar America’s Cup yacht “Britannia” on Friday, as he launched the revolutionary foiling AC75 he hopes will bring international sport’s oldest trophy back to Britain.
Motorcycling: Marquez back on track in Thailand after huge crash
Honda’s MotoGP leader Marc Marquez had a huge crash and was taken to hospital on Friday before returning to set quick laps in practice for what promises to be a title-deciding Thai Grand Prix.
Djokovic blasts past Pouille into Tokyo semi-finals
World number one Novak Djokovic continued his dominant form in Tokyo to storm past Frenchman Lucas Pouille 6-1 6-2 and into the semi-finals of the Japan Open Tennis Championships on Friday.
