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Spain’s Race Walking Triumph at Paris 2024 On Wednesday, July 7, at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Spain’s Álvarez and María Pérez clinched gold in the Mixed Relay 20 km race walk, showcasing an extraordinary performance in the newest athletics event on the Olympic schedule. Just six days after securing individual medals—Álvarez with bronze and Pérez…
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history and a global icon, faced a crucial test in Paris. After her unexpected withdrawal from the 2020 Olympics, many wondered if she could reclaim her former greatness. Biles answered that question decisively in Paris, proving she was not just back but better than ever. In a series…
Marseille has expressed strong interest in signing Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah, who is reportedly looking to leave the Gunners this summer. The French club, aiming to revamp its squad after a disappointing Ligue 1 campaign that saw them miss out on European football, has already made significant additions to its roster, including Mason Greenwood and Roberto…
Arsenal and Bologna have reportedly reached an agreement on a $49 million transfer fee for defender Riccardo Calafiori, according to football insider Fabrizio Romano. The deal includes $5.4 million in add-ons and a sell-on clause, marking a significant acquisition for the Gunners. The final step before Calafiori can formally join Arsenal is for Basel and…
Allisha Gray’s smile couldn’t have been wider as she held two trophies, and with a $115,150 prize, her bank account is about to see a significant boost. Gray became the first player to win both the skills and 3-point competitions at the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. She defeated Sophie Cunningham in the skills challenge…
Judd Trump Advances to Shanghai Masters Final with Dominant Win Over Ronnie O’Sullivan Judd Trump booked his spot in the Shanghai Masters final with a commanding 10-3 victory over Ronnie O’Sullivan. The match, held on Saturday, saw Trump display extraordinary form, hitting four centuries across both the morning and evening sessions. Trump started strongly, taking…
Rafael Nadal Advances to Nordea Open Final in Olympic Preparations Rafael Nadal has successfully secured a place in the Nordea Open final after showcasing resilience and skill to come from behind and defeat qualifier Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Bastad, Sweden. This victory marks Nadal’s return to a tour-level final for the first time…
Robert Helenius Banned for Two Years After Failed Drugs Test Robert Helenius has been banned from boxing for two years following a failed drugs test after his knockout defeat by Anthony Joshua. Helenius, who replaced Dillian Whyte on short notice for the August 2023 fight, tested positive for clomifene, a prohibited substance. The UK Anti-Doping…
Stokes Hails ‘Exciting Time’ for England Fast Bowlers as Woakes Leads Attack Captain Ben Stokes is enthusiastic about the future of fast bowling in England, highlighting Chris Woakes’ role in leading the attack for the second Test against the West Indies. With James Anderson retiring and Stuart Broad not playing, Woakes and Gus Atkinson will…
Rafael Nadal paid tribute to his opponent Leo Borg as he marked his return to singles action with a straight-sets victory at the Nordea Open in Sweden. The Spaniard, absent from singles since the French Open third round in May, defeated Borg 6-3, 6-4, setting up a second-round clash with Cameron Norrie. Nadal, who missed…