IAAF hails ‘parity and clarity’ after Semenya ruling
A Swiss court ruling that blocks South African Caster Semenya from defending her world 800m title in Doha in September creates much-needed “parity and clarity”...
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American midfielder Alex Mendez signs with Dutch club Ajax
Midfielder Alex Mendez, among the top American players at this year’s Under-20 World Cup, has transferred to the Dutch club Ajax from Germany’s Freiburg. Ajax...
England talisman Stokes hails new maturity as Ashes loom
England’s Ben Stokes says learning not to try to “please everyone” helped him mature and regain the Test vice-captaincy ahead of the Ashes series starting...
School Rugby final today
Bibi Marium High School and Salondor High School moved into the final of the First Security Islami Bank Limited U-17 girls’ School Rugby competition eliminating...
Cristiano Ronaldo receives the MARCA Legend award
Cristiano Ronaldo received the prestigious MARCA Legend award on Monday for his successful career as a professional footballer, which has seen him attain global stardom.The...
Vandeweghe makes winning return to WTA Tour
AFP, Los Angeles :American Coco Vandeweghe made a winning return to the WTA tour Monday, beating Marie Bouzkova 6-2, 6-4 in the first round in...
US Soccer says women’s team has made more than the men
AP :Facing mounting public pressure in a fight over equitable pay, U.S. Soccer said the World Cup champion women’s national team has been paid more...
Andy Murray ‘quite close’ to singles return, maybe Cincy
Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray says he is “quite close” to being able to play singles matches and a “best-case scenario” could see it...
Drug-tainted Aussie swimmer facing four-year ban
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has been notified that she faces a four-year suspension after testing positive to a banned drug, unless she can prove her...
The Ashes: Five players to watch
The first Test between England and Australia starts at Edgbaston today. AFP Sport looks at five players who could be match-winners in the Ashes.Jason Roy...