Czech rider Pavel Bittner beat Wout van Aert in a photo finish to win stage five of the Vuelta a Espana in Seville. DSM-Firmenich-PostNL's Bittner reeled in Van Aert after the Belgian launched his sprint early before edging him on the line, with Australia's Kaden Groves in third. It is...

Bittner pips Van Aert to win Vuelta stage five

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The close racing at this year’s Casey Folks Vegas-To-Reno, round three of the Best In The Desert Championship, resembled that of an outdoor national more than a typical high-speed desert race, with several lead changes and tight racing throughout the day. The entry list to the 2024 edition of...

2024 Best In The Desert Vegas-To-Reno Recap

Over the Austrian MotoGP weekend, it was confirmed that Valentino Rossi’s VR46 has recruited Pramac rider Franco Morbidelli to partner with Fabio di Giannantonio in a one-year deal for 2025. Morbidelli takes the place of Marco Bezzecchi, who joins Jorge Martin at Aprilia in 2025-26. “What a beautiful story!”...

Morbidelli Reunites With VR46

Athlon Sports

While Romania’s Ana Barbosu is the rightful owner of the bronze medal from the floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics, her medal triumph wasn’t without controversy. Barbosu went from finishing fourth after USA Gymnastics coaches issued a score inquiry that bumped Jordan Chiles from fifth to ...

Romanian Gymnastics Federation Makes Statement About Olympic Bronze Medal Ruling

INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America’s Cup, announced its race crew that will challenge to create history by becoming the first British team to win sport’s oldest international trophy. Joining Sir Ben Ainslie as co-helm aboard its...

Fletcher In, Scott Out with INEOS Starting Lineup Annoucement

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The Independent

 The world’s No 1 men’s tennis player, Jannik Sinner, twice tested positive for a banned substance in March, it has been revealed. But he was cleared of wrongdoing after proving he had been contaminated by his physiotherapist.During the Indian Wells hard court tournament in California, Sinner tested positive for low levels of a metabolite of clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid that can be used for ophthalmological and dermatological purposes. Sinner tested positive again eight days later in an out-of-competition sample.Sinner was provisionally suspended because of those test results and was stripped of prize money and points earned at Indian...

World No 1 Jannik Sinner tested positive for banned substance after ‘contamination by physiotherapist’

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Armand Duplantis cleared 6.15 meters on his final attempt to win in Lausanne -- his first pole vault competition since setting the world record at the Paris Olympics.

Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis clears 6.15 meters, wins in Lausanne

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football. The 2014 World Cup winner was capped 124 times, with his final game for Germany coming last month in their Euro 2024 quarter-final defeat by Spain. The 38-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper made his international debut in 2009 and featured...

Germany's Neuer announces international retirement

LCM (50 meters) World Junior Record: 7:51.47 – Canada (2017) Meet Record: 7:54.70 – USA (2022) All Comers Record: 7:46.40 – USA (2014) USA ‘A’ (Dobson, Erisman, O’Dell, Mintenko) – 7:53.56 (Meet Record) Canada ‘A’ (Strojnowska, Cosgrove, West, Walters) – 8:02.77...

Team USA Takes Down Junior Pan Pacs Meet Record in Girls 4×200 Freestyle Relay

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

TV Tech

Max to offer uninterrupted streaming coverage of every match from the 2024 US Open for the first time ever

Max to Broadcast Every US Open Match to European Viewers

Colorado State

Norwegian speed specialist Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has suffered yet another setback to his comeback, with the infection in his should not clearing up and the athlete finding himself back in hospital. Kilde had crashed in January 2024 during the Lauberhorn race in Wengen, Switzerland, which resulted in a serious cut to his leg and dislocation of his left shoulder. The dislocation also severed ligaments and caused damage to the athlete’s rotator cuff. In July, doctors at the Steadman Clinic in Colorado diagnosed and treated a serious inflammation in his left shoulder. It appears now that despite six weeks of IV-administered antibiotics, the infection has not cleared up, and Kilde had to return to hospital for another surgery.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Suffers Yet Another Setback to His Return to FIS Alpine World Cup

If you thought just because the Olympics have wrapped that the 2024 track and field season is over, you would be sorely mistaken. Among a ton of meets and road races to come in the next couple of months, we have the final five legs of the Diamond League taking place across Europe, building up to the final in Brussels on September 13th and 14th.

Lausanne Diamond League Preview: Top Athletes, Olympic Rematches To Watch For

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

As the 2024 MotoGP season reaches its climax, Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin continue to be locked in a fiercely competitive battle for the riders’ championship. Currently entering the British GP, Bagnaia enjoys a delicate five-point advantage after clinching the Austrian Grand Prix double but the duel between the Ducati factory rider and Pramac Racing’s Martin is indeed neck and neck.

Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin’s Harmonious Championship Battle

New York City, NY

Runners Hellen Obiri and Tamirat Tola, who is coming off a win at the Paris Games where he set an Olympic record, will look to defend their New York City Marathon titles this November, headlining strong fields in the annual race around the five boroughs.

Tola, Obiri look to defend titles in New York City Marathon

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ethiopian Tamirat Tola will defend his title at the New York City Marathon weeks after picking up gold in Paris, hoping to become only the second athlete to win the Olympic title and the five-borough major in the same year.

Athletics-Olympic champion Tola to tackle New York marathon title defence

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

Learn more about some of the British athletes hoping to impress at the Paris Paralympic Games.

GB athletes to follow in Paris Paralympics

Former cruiserweight world champion Mairis Briedis has retired, aged 39, with a record of 28-3 (20 KOs). He last fought in May, when on the undercard of Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk he lost his rematch for the IBF title with Jai Opetaia of Australia. The Latvian also won the WBC and...

Former cruiserweight champion Mairis Briedis announces retirement

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2024 MXGP of The Netherlands Round 16 Results

The Dutch sands set the stage for round 16 of the FIM World Motocross Championships at the MXGP of The Netherlands in Arnhem, August 17-18. With...

2024 MXGP of The Netherlands Round 16 Results

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