Hassan breaks women’s mile world record on emotional night
Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands broke the 23-year-old women’s mile world record on Friday when she clocked four minutes 12.33 seconds in a race dedicated to former American runner Gabe Grunewald, who died from cancer last month at the age of 32.
Kenyan officials blame frequency of doping on numbers
Kenya’s anti-doping and athletics chiefs on Friday disputed a report by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) that ranked the east African nation as the third most cheating nation in the sport.
Vintage Federer holds off Nadal to reach Wimbledon final
A vintage display by Roger Federer took him past Rafael Nadal into the Wimbledon final in an eagerly-anticipated first grasscourt duel between the great rivals for 11 years on Friday.
Wiesberger cards career-best 61 to share Scottish Open lead
Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger birdied his final five holes and surged into a share of the halfway lead with Lee Slattery and Erik Van Rooyen at the Scottish Open on Friday.
Grosjean makes light of pitlane spin
Haas driver Romain Grosjean made light of an embarrassing pitlane spin at the British Grand Prix on Friday, saying he and the U.S.-owned team had laughed it off.
Williams back at Silverstone in his 50th year as team boss
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone has always been a season’s highlight for Frank Williams and this weekend is no exception even if his 50th year in the sport sees his team last and without a point.
Todt wants to see a return to refueling in F1
Formula One is considering bringing back in-race refueling as part of rule changes from 2021 and Jean Todt, the president of the governing FIA, said on Friday he would be in favor.
Reports: Thunder discussing potential Paul trades
After being traded Thursday night to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul is not expected to stay in the Sooner State for very long.
Classy Djokovic charges into another Wimbledon final
Top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic held off a spirited challenge from Spanish outsider Roberto Bautista Agut on Friday to triumph in four sets and advance to a mouthwatering Wimbledon final against Roger Federer.
NBA announces new replay, coach’s challenges leaders
The NBA is promoting referee Jason Phillips to lead its replay center as Replay Center Operations Principal. Joe Borgia, the current leader of the replay center, will move into a different role where he will oversee the implementation of coach’s challe…
