Nigeria crowned African football queens after 3-2 comeback against Morocco
Nigeria staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on Saturday.
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Tour de France: Arensman wins again, Pogacar stays in control
Thymen Arensman took advantage of the marking between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard to win Tour de France stage 19, his second this year.
O’Connor Triumphs at La Loze, Pogacar Once Again Outsmarts Vingegaard
Ben O’Connor won Stage 18 of the Tour de France Thursday, conquering what is considered the queen stage of the race. He claimed a solo victory ahead of Tadej Pogacar, who pulled away from Jonas Vingegaard in the final meters of the Col de la Loze.
Iranian officials appointed to lead Asian Taekwondo Academy
Following the conclusion of the Asian Taekwondo Union’s electoral assembly, two prominent Iranian officials have been appointed to lead the newly restructured Asian Taekwondo Academy.
Spain reaches the Euro final after victory over Germany
Spain defeated Germany after extra time (0-1) on Wednesday evening in the second semi-final of the Women’s Euro held in Switzerland. The Spanish team will face England in the final.
Valentin Paret-Peintre claims first French victory of Tour at Mont Ventoux
Valentin Paret-Peintre triumphed at the summit of the legendary Mont Ventoux climb, capping off a spectacular stage 16. The 24-year-old Frenchman edged out Ireland’s Ben Healy in an epic finale, securing the first French victory of this year’s Tour de…
U.S. Olympic officials bar transgender women from women’s competitions
The Olympic committee said in its new policy that it was “committed to protecting opportunities for athletes participating in sport.”
Reigning champions England take on Italy on Tuesday for Women’s Euro final spot
England and Italy face off on Tuesday in Geneva in the Women’s Euro semi-finals. England can secure a second consecutive final appearance after winning the Euro in 2022. Italy will aim to end a 28-year final drought. The winners of this clash will fac…
Drink it in: Boisson wins first senior tour title in Hamburg
French Open semi-finalist Lois Boisson entered the world’s top 50 for the first time on Monday after winning the biggest title of her fledgling career at the Hamburg Open.
Pogacar begins final week of 2025 Tour de France in touching distance of legend
Three-time champion Tadej Pogacar will spend Monday’s rest day of the 2025 Tour de France savouring his feats in the Pyrenees of southern France that have helped him establish a four-minute lead over his arch rival and two-time victor Jonas Vingegaard.