Former world boxing champion Hatton dies aged 46.

British boxing great Ricky Hatton, a former two-division world champion, has died at the age of 46, the World Boxing Association said on Sunday. Nicknamed 'the Hitman', Hatton won the WBA, IBO and IBF light-welterweight titles and the WBA welterweight world champions…

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Aryna Sabalenka defeats Amanda Anisimova for 2nd consecutive US Open title.

Aryna Sabalenka was two points away from what eventually would be a second consecutive U.S. Open title when she had what should have been a routine — easy, even — overhead smash. Instead, while backpedaling, she dumped the ball into the net, giving her opponent, Amanda Anis…

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Carlos Alcaraz captures sixth Slam and second US Open title, dethrones No. 1 Jannik Sinner.

Carlos Alcaraz conquers the concrete jungle for the first time since 2022, capturing his first hard-court major title in three years with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win over defending champion Jannik Sinner at the 2025 US Open on Sunday. In a third straight final between the world…

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Sri Lanka Cricket Awards - 2024

Kamindu Mendis and Chamari Athapaththu were the biggest winners at the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Awards on Monday night. The awards ceremony recognized Sri Lankan players who performed exceptionally in 2024. Men’s Categories Kamindu Mendis had an exceptional 2024, topping the r…

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Josaia Raisuqe, rugby star who won silver at Paris Olympics with Fiji, dead after accident involving train.

Josaia Raisuqe, a rugby star who medaled for Fiji at the Paris Olympics, died after a train reportedly struck his vehicle as he drove to training.  Raisuqe’s rugby club, Castres, confirmed his death Thursday. He was 30 years old.  "Castres Olympique is in mourning,"…

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Hall of Famer, bears legend Steve 'Mongo' McMichael dies at 67 following battle with ALS.

As a wild man on an otherworldly defense, Steve McMichael demanded attention with his personality and his play. A 6-foot-2, 270-pound barbarian of the autumn who terrorized opposing offenses, the man known as "Mongo" was a Texas native who became a beloved Chicago …

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Ric Flair issues statement after John Cena breaks his WWE World Title record at Wrestlemania 41.

John Cena finally broke Ric Flair's long-standing record of 16 world championship reigns with his victory over Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 and the Nature Boy has issued a statement after the fact. The Champ faced off against the American Nightmare in the main event o…

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Legendary Boxer George Foreman Dead at 76.

Boxing legend George Foreman has died at 76 years old, his family announced Friday. "Big George" -- a two-time heavyweight champion -- participated in some of the most important boxing events of all time. Foreman burst onto the scene in 1968 at the Summer Olympics i…

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Simone Biles ends her 2024 Olympic Games with four Medals.

Simone Biles is leaving Paris having made herself proud — and having set a few records. The athlete, already the most decorated gymnast of all time, finished out the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning her fourth medal of the Games, a silver in the women's artistic gymnastics…

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At Olympics, U.S. becomes first country to cross 3,000 medal count.

The U.S. has powered its way into an Olympics record and reached a milestone of 3,000 medals with its latest wins at the 2024 Paris Games — the first country ever to do so. Headed into this year's summer games, the U.S. had earned a whopping 2,975 medals at past summer a…

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Paris Olympics 2024: Transgender middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz qualifies with record-breaking 1500m time.

Nikki Hiltz, an American transgender middle-distance runner, qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women's 1500m final, running a record-breaking time of 3:55.53. The record was previously held by Elle St. Pierre, who ran a 3:58.03 at the 2021 track and field tri…

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Netherlands won FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup.

India finished as runner-up at the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup after a 7-2 loss to the Netherlands in the final in Muscat. India tried to make a comeback and scored twice – Jyoti Chhatri (20th minute) and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (23rd minute) – but …

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Madrid to host Spanish GP from 2026.

Madrid will host the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026 to 2035 on a new street circuit around the capital's IFEMA exhibition centre, Formula One said on Tuesday in an announcement that left Barcelona facing an uncertain future. The Circuit de Catalunya's current contract …

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Tai Tzu Ying beats Olympic champ to win women's singles title.

In the Olympic year, Chinese Taipei badminton legend Tai Tzu Ying overcame her Malaysian Open final loss by winning the India Open 2024 women’s singles title against reigning Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China in straight sets 21-16, 21-12 on Sunday, January 21. Ying, who…

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Oman to host first-ever FIH Hockey5s World Cup.

Oman is set to unveil its latest sports marvel—a cutting-edge complex designed to host the FIH Hockey5s World Cup qualifiers. This grand facility is a testament to Oman’s commitment to fostering excellence in the world of sports, particularly in the realm of hockey. Schedul…

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Gil de Ferran, Indianapolis 500 winner and Brazilian icon, dies at 56.

Gil de Ferran, the 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and holder of the closed-course land speed record, died Friday while racing with his son at The Concourse Club in Florida, multiple former colleagues confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 56. Fellow Brazilian driver Tony Ka…

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Dean Elgar announces retirement from international cricket after India series.

Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar is set to retire after the two-match Test series at home against India. Elgar will call time on his 11-year-long international career at the end of the Test series at home against India. Elgar is set to play his penultimate Test at his h…

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Former West Indies batter Joe Solomon dies.

Joe Solomon, the former West Indies and Guyana cricket player, has passed away at the age of 93. Solomon was a big part of West Indies cricket in the late 1950s and 1960s, and he’s remembered for his amazing performances on the field. Early Cricket Life. Joe Solomon started p…

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West Indies veteran steps away from the game after England ODIs snub.

Darren Bravo took to social media to announce his decision to move away from selection for West Indies. The left-handed batter last featured in internationals in February 2022.  In an international career that has spanned over 14 years, Bravo has represented West Indies in 2…

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Athapaththu brushes off draft snub, wins player of WBBL|09.

Chamari Athapaththu had a point to prove when she arrived in Australia in early October.  That is no longer the case, with the Sri Lanka superstar crowned the Weber WBBL|09 Player of the Tournament. The Sydney Thunder import won a tight race by a single vote over Adelaide Str…

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