California to let college athletes be paid in blow to NCAA rules
California cleared the way on Monday for college athletes to profit from brand sponsorships and endorsement deals, as Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making it the first U.S. state to give them that potentially lucrative opportunity.
Edris retains 5,000m world title in thrilling finale
Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris won a thrilling battle over the last 200 meters to retain his title in the 5,000 meters at the world championships on Monday.
Athletics: American hurdler Roberts disqualified in heats
American Daniel Roberts hopes of winning a medal in the 110 meters hurdles at the world athletics championships were almost certainly dashed after he was disqualified for knocking down a rival’s hurdle in the heats on Monday.
Athletics: Lyles confirms he is man to beat for 200 gold
Noah Lyles clocked the top time in the 200 meters semi-finals on Monday, signaling the American is the man to beat for world championship gold.
NFL bans Raiders LB Burfict for rest of 2019 season
Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict was suspended for the rest of the 2019 season on Monday for repeated violations of unnecessary roughness rules.
Qatar considering bid for 2030 Asian Games
Qatar is considering a bid for the 2030 Asian Games but has not formally thrown its hat in the ring, a Qatar Olympic Association (QOC) official told Reuters on Monday, its latest effort to establish Doha as a major sports capital.
California to allow college athletes to be paid, in blow to NCAA rules
California on Monday became the first U.S. state to allow college athletes to be paid, as Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill permitting them to pursue the lucrative opportunity of brand sponsorship and endorsements.
Organizers blame late starts and working week for empty stadium
The embarrassingly low attendance at the world athletics championships was blamed on late start times and a boycott of the country by other nations in the region by the event’s organizers on Monday.
Organizers blame late starts, working week for empty stadium
The embarrassingly low attendance at the world athletics championships was blamed on late start times and a blockade of the country by other nations in the region by the event’s organizers on Monday.
Asher-Smith leads way as 200m medal contenders disappear
Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith powered her way into the 200 meters semi-finals at the world athletics championships on Monday, with a gold medal suddenly up for grabs following a rash of high-profile withdrawals.
