London Marathon: Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s ...
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Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
Joel Embiid sounds off on 76ers' 0-2 hole versus Knicks: 'We should be 2-0': The NBA's reigning MVP powered through pain to put up 34 points in a dramatic loss
cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-embiid-sounds-off-on-76ers-0-2-hole-versus-knicks-we-should-be-2-0/
Legends Becker and Navratilova want to see tennis growth in Africa mirror the rest of the world
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-21-legends-becker-and-navratilova-want-to-see-tennis-growth-in-africa-mirror-the-rest-of-the-world/
‘You will always be our beautiful boy,’ father tells mourners at funeral of schoolboy Shay Lynch (7)
independent.ie/irish-news/you-will-always-be-our-beautiful-boy-father-tells-mourners-at-funeral-of-schoolboy-shay-lynch-7/a1797063086.html
Will the Olympics Save Nike From Its Midlife Crisis?: Nike’s reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. The Paris games could be the aging brand’s chance to turn ...
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Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Nike's New Olympic Track Uniform for Women
- Elite athletes reveal Nike's new lineup in Paris
- Criticism over controversial design choices for Team USA's outfit
- Nike emphasizes diversity of available styles and athletes' comfort
- Discussion on women's sports attire and individual autonomy
Joel Embiid Says 76ers 'Should Be 2-0' After Game 2 Loss to Knicks: Philadelphia's star center said that he feels the 76ers should have a two-game lead in their ...
si.com/nba/2024/04/22/76ers-joel-embiid-knicks-game-2-loss
Quick Glance: 76ers bemoan 'unacceptable' officiating after missed Game 2 chance
- 76ers lose Game 2 despite being up by 5 points in the final 47.3 seconds, resulting in a disappointing outcome.
- Knicks take the lead through a three-pointer after a mistake by Maxey, followed by crucial offensive actions that turn the game around.
- 76ers intend to file a complaint with the NBA as they feel disadvantaged by officiating decisions in Games 1 and 2.
- Despite efforts to resist the Knicks, the 76ers are down 0-2 and face a challenge to fight back in the series.
What do you make of the decision to strip the athletes of their trophies, medals and bonuses? The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon have been ... Show more #DWAfrica
Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
- Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.
- The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.
- Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.
- Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner: Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/sports/beijing-half-marathon-controversy-he-jie.html
Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
French President Emmanuel Macron participated in a charity football match, with some African stars, scoring a penalty in the second half ... Show more
London Marathon: Mutiso Munyao gives Kenya another win: Alexander Mutiso Munyao denied 41-year-old Kenenisa Bekele a first London Marathon victory by pulling ...
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The top rated players in the NYK/PHI series via LEBRON
1. Joel Embiid 5.65
2. Jalen Brunson 3.41
3. Tyrese Maxey 1.90
4. Isaiah Hartenstein 1.74
5 ... Show more
Five star Gerda Steyn blitzes Two Oceans record to win ultra-marathon: It was Gerda Steyn’s fifth successive Two Oceans Marathon win, becoming the first athlete ...
iol.co.za/sport/athletics/five-star-gerda-steyn-blitzes-two-oceans-record-to-win-ultra-marathon-16cb496e-e91f-4efc-aa53-ec7520bb783f
What a win for Omar Assar against a formidable opponent Truls Moregard here at the #ITTFWorldCup 🌟
A spot in the Knockout Round awaits - tune in LIVE at www.youtube.com/ITTFWorld 📺 ... Show more #LiftTheCup #Macao2024 #TableTennis #PingPong
Will Africa ever host the Olympic Games as Egypt prepares 2036 bid?: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are 100 days away, but Africa has never hosted the world's ...
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The Pacers have tied the series 1-1 against the Milwaukee Bucks thanks to a 37-point performance from Pascal Siakam.
Siakam is the first NBA player to open ... Show more @OptaSTATS
Boston Marathon updates: Rainbow-Cooper takes women’s race: Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia ran alone for most of the Boston Marathon to win in 2 hours, 6 minutes ...
apnews.com/article/boston-marathon-d3b4f8b25420a382f82a01887a1202f0
Sudan is now a year into a war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that has killed thousands ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudans-uprooted-millions-pay-price-year-long-war-2024-04-14/
Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
- After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.
- A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.
- Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.
- Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.
Marathon running is being “redefined” after Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir set a women's only world-record time in the London Marathon ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hsbwb2
Giannis Antetokounmpo is still not able to run or scrimmage, per @ShamsCharania "I'm told [Giannis Antetokounmpo] has at least started to do some stationary jump ... Show more
PROMOTED: Indomie Instant Noodles takes Abuja by storm with their heartwarming initiative to feed communities in need! Once again pulling up in their food ... Show more #ShowSomeLoveWithIndomie #LoveInAbuja #FeedingAbujaCommunities
Hellen Obiri claims back-to-back Boston Marathon titles: Kenya’s Hellen Obiri broke away from a large pack late to become the first woman to repeat as Boston ...
apnews.com/article/hellen-obiri-boston-marathon-winner-kenya-877e5435542e368775e26306b68f6b4c
Courtney Walsh: Zimbabwe hire West Indies legend to help Women's T20 World Cup bid
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Hardest Geezer Russ Cook completes London Marathon after Africa run: Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, has completed the London Marathon.
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Our #MondayMotivator today is… Kenenisa Bekele. At the age of 41, the Ethiopian is experiencing his third spring and came second in the London Marathon with a time of ... Show more #masters #bestager #altersklasse #marathon #londonmarathon #runnersworldde #darumlaufenwir
Eliud Kipchoge 'expects' to win third Olympic Games marathon: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has "huge expectation" to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/68797836
Zimbabwe legend's son included in squad for Bangladesh tour: Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has announced a 15-man squad for Zimbabwe's tour to Bangladesh for a ...
thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/zimbabwe-legends-son-included-squad-bangladesh-tour-3594246
ESPN’s Top 15 players in the postseason:
1. Nikola Jokic
2. Luka Doncic3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander4. Joel Embiid5. Jalen Brunson
6. Kawhi Leonard
7 ... Show more
London Marathon 2024 results: Peres Jepchirchir breaks women's-only world record: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir stormed to victory in a women's-only world ...
rnz.co.nz/news/top/514865/london-marathon-2024-results-peres-jepchirchir-breaks-women-s-only-world-record
Nigerian woman breaks Guinness World Record with longest interview marathon: Since June 2023 when Hilda Baci, the Nigerian Jollof Queen achieved a new Guinness ...
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'It’s a huge honor for me': Long-distance runner and a former refugee from Eritrea, Samuel Fitwi prepares to run the marathon under the German flag at the ... Show more #Paris2024
Ethiopian distance runner and Olympic finalist Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/22/ethiopian-distance-runner-and-olympic-finalist-zerfe-wondemagegn-banned-5-years-for-doping/
Oman among winners at ICC Regional Developmemt Awards 2023: ICC unveil full list of regional winners across six award categories, who will now be put forward as ...
timesofoman.com/article/144749-oman-among-winners-at-icc-regional-developmemt-awards-2023
The Algerian U-17 national handball team has withdrawn from the Arab Championship in protest at the Moroccan team wearing a jersey featuring a full map of ... Show more #algeria #moroccanmap #handball #moroccoworldnews #mwnsport
A leaked letter from Joel Embiid to France in 2021:
“After discussion with the French Basketball Federation, my choice has now been made ... Show more
Fred Weis, the former Olympic silver medalist and victim of Vince Carter's notorious "Dunk of Death," has called out Joel Embiid for snubbing ... Show more
Indigenous artists scoop Venice Biennale’s Golden Lions: Archie Moore won best national pavilion for Australia, and a group of four Māori women awarded the Best ...
euronews.com/culture/2024/04/21/indigenous-artists-scoops-venice-biennales-golden-lions
Mabasa’s strike against Usuthu sees Bucs in 2nd spot: There was no revenge for AmaZulu, and instead the Durban club would have had further grumbles with match ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/sport/2024-04-21-mabasas-strike-against-usuthu-sees-bucs-in-2nd-spot/
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'The country comes first': Sujon on Mustafizur: "You can learn from everywhere... Maybe he [Jalal Yunus] didn't mean it like that."
thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/the-country-comes-first-sujon-mustafizur-3589781
Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes China's Xizang, says GFZ: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck China's Xizang region on Saturday, the German Research Centre for ...
reuters.com/world/china/earthquake-magnitude-57-strikes-chinas-xizang-says-gfz-2024-04-13/
Ogun student gets scholarships to 14 foreign varsities: 17-year-old, Oluwafemi Ositade, a member of the Class of 2023 of The Ambassadors College, Ota ...
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Fans of the Mighty Amakhosi, Kaizer Chiefs, have blasted the team after they suffered yet another loss to Premier Soccer League newbies Richards Bay FC on ... Show more #kaiserchiefs #PSL #Richardsbayfc #soccergame #arthurzwane
2024 World Rankings: Ebenyo To Defend Okpekpe Race Title As World’s 10,000m, 10km Number One
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Sixers fans want to part with Tobias Harris. They may get their wish this summer.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-tobias-harris-nba-playoffs-new-york-knicks-20240419.html
Kendrick Perkins believes that Joel Embiid is not even close to being 80% healthy
“He has ZERO dunks since returning from the injury.”
(Via @ESPNNBA )
2017 Okpekpe Race Champion, Gebreselassie Chases First Major Marathon Win To London
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ESPN Sources: The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing to be without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for the start of their opening round series against the ... Show more
Eldoret City Marathon to have a bigger 10km fun run: Fans that will not be on the streets of Eldoret will follow the action live on KTN News.
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/athletics/article/2001493485/eldoret-city-marathon-to-have-a-bigger-10km-fun-run
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has punted Ronwen Williams to win the PSL’s coveted Football of the Season award, saying the goalkeeper is ... Show more #PSL #footballseason #soccergame
The Basketball Africa League, a boon for talents and sports infrastructure | Africanews
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Rotterdam Marathon: We’ll run race of our lives in honour of Kelvin Kiptum, says Kenneth Kipkemoi
nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/rotterdam-marathon-we-ll-run-race-of-our-lives-in-honour-of-kelvin-kiptum-says-kenneth-kipkemoi-4589736
World Relays: Amusan leads Team Nigeria to Bahamas: The global event will see 893 athletes from 54 countries compete in Nassau on 4-5 May as confirmed by World ...
premiumtimesng.com/sports/nigeria-sports-news/688638-world-relays-amusan-leads-team-nigeria-to-bahamas.html
George Santos Said He Was Running for Congress Again. (He’s Not.): Less than two weeks after announcing a surprise long-shot bid for a House seat on Eastern Long ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/george-santos-dropping-out.html
Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
- Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.
- In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.
- Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.
- Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
Sara Hall Finishes 15th at the 2024 Boston Marathon: On her 41st birthday, the veteran marathoner placed second American—and raised funds for women in Ethiopia.
runnersworld.com/races-places/a60498289/sara-hall-15th-boston-marathon-2024/
Joel Embiid after 76ers’ Game 2 loss to the Knicks:
“This is worse than Game 7 (vs. Toronto in 2019).”
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LSU's Angel Reese to begin new chapter of basketball career in Monday's WNBA draft
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Tyrese Haliburton Takes Shot at Bucks’ Home Crowd After Pacers’ Game 2 Win: The Pacers star couldn't help but rip the Bucks' home environment while expressing ...
si.com/nba/2024/04/24/tyrese-haliburton-bucks-home-crowd
Highest scoring games this season:
- Luka Doncic - 73
- Joel Embiid - 70
- Giannis Antetokounmpo - 64
- Devin Booker - 62
- Karl-Anthony Towns - 62
- Jalen ... Show more
Tamburlini with 1st tournament win 👏🇨🇭
⛳ Chiara Tamburlini from St. Gallen celebrates her first victory on the Ladies European Tour in her first season as a ... Show more #Golf #Tamburlini #LadiesEuropeanTour #Sieg #srfsport
Shunsuke Togami sends off Omar Assar after a 4-2 affair to become a #ITTFWorldCup Quarterfinalist 👏
Who completes the Quarterfinals roster - tune in to find out 👉 ... Show more www.youtube.com/ITTFWorld #LiftTheCup #Macao2024 #TableTennis #PingPong
President William Ruto flags off the athletics team that will represent Kenya at the International Schools Sports Federation (ISF) World Cross Country 2024 ... Show more
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