Thomas through as fastest qualifier in women's 200m
PARIS, Aug 04 (Agencies): The United States' Gabby Thomas cruised into the women's semi-finals of the 200 metres at the Paris Olympics, showing she is the woman to beat with the quickest time of Sunday morning's preliminary round.Jamaica's world champion Shericka Jackson withdrew earlier on Sunday less than a month...
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10 sports personalities, two organisations to receive Sk Kamal NSC Award
Ten sports personalities and two organizations will receive the prestigious Sheikh Kamal National Sports Council (NSC) Award 2024 for their outstanding contribution in their respective field, reports BSS.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to distribute the awards among them today (Monday) at 10.30 am at Shapla Hall of the Prime...
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Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win Olympic tennis gold
PARIS, Aug 4, 2024 (Agencies): Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday to claim a maiden Olympic title and become just the fifth player to complete a career Golden Slam.The 37-year-old Serb, competing in his fifth Games, came through 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/2) in an enthralling final at Roland Garros...
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Ledecky just can't stop making history in pool
PARIS, Aug 04 (AFP): The records keep piling up for American swimmer Katie Ledecky and the bad news for her challengers is that she has no plans to relinquish her throne.If there were any doubts that Ledecky was still queen of the pool in her fourth Olympic Games she swept...
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England's Crawley to miss Sri Lanka series with broken finger
LONDON, Aug 04 (AFP): England opener Zak Crawley has been ruled out of the forthcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a broken finger.Crawley has been ruled out after he fractured the little finger on his right hand while attempting to take a catch during the recent third Test...
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