Kipchoge likens sub-two hour marathon attempt to moon landing
Kenyan world record holder Eliud Kipchoge says running a marathon in under two hours would be comparable in the annals of human achievement to standing on the moon or scaling Everest for the first time.
Report: Tsai to buy remainder of Nets franchise
Joseph Tsai plans to buy the remainder of the Brooklyn Nets from Mikhail Prokhorov and become sole owner of the NBA franchise, the New York Post reported Wednesday.
Wizards name Jamison director of pro personnel
The Washington Wizards named former NBA All-Star Antawn Jamison director of pro personnel on Wednesday.
Semenya says she never felt supported by other women
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya, who has been locked in a battle over her testosterone levels with athletics authorities, said on Wednesday that she has not felt supported by other women in sport.
Soccer player Sala and pilot likely exposed to carbon monoxide before fatal crash: report
Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala’s blood showed high levels of carbon monoxide, air accident investigators said on Wednesday, and it was likely the pilot of the plane flying him to Britain had also been exposed before their fatal crash.
Miller staying with Pramac Ducati MotoGP team in 2020
Australian Jack Miller will stay with Pramac Ducati next season after agreeing a contract extension, the MotoGP team said on Wednesday.
MLB roundup: Sale makes strikeout history in Boston’s win
Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a tiebreaking home run in the top of the 10th inning as the visiting Boston Red Sox overcame blowing a five-run lead to beat the Cleveland Indians 7-6 Tuesday night.
Doping: IWF provisionally suspends five Russian weightlifters
Five Russian weightlifters have been provisionally suspended for potential doping violations based on data retrieved from a Moscow laboratory, the sport’s governing body has said.
Djokovic shakes off rust, Federer rolls in Cincinnati
Novak Djokovic survived a nervous start to see off Sam Querrey 7-5 6-1 at the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday as the world number one returned to competition for the first time since beating Roger Federer in last month’s epic Wimbledon final.
Venus stuns holder Bertens in Cincinnati, Serena withdraws
Former world number one Venus Williams, playing what she called “smart” tennis, beat defending champion Kiki Bertens 6-3 3-6 7-6(4) in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday before her sister Serena withdrew due to back problems.
