44 h. ago Kenyans sweep podiums at New York City Marathon as Obiri sets women’s course record

Hellen Obiri regains title she won in 2023 raceBenson Kipruto wins men’s race by less than a secondHellen Obiri set a women’s course record to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday while her fellow Kenyan, Benson Kipruto, won the men’s race by edging Alexander Mutiso by less than a second.Obiri, who also won the race in 2023, finished in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds. Obiri was running with 2022 winner Sharon Lokedi until she pulled away from her countrymate in the final mile, surging ahead and winning easily, besting the previous course record of 2:22.31 set by Margaret Okayo in 2003. Defending champion Sheila Chepkirui finished third. All three beat the previous course best. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Dodgers force World Series to decisive Game 7 by holding off Blue Jays 3

Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat Toronto for the second time in a week, slumping Mookie Betts hit a two-run single in a three-run third inning and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Blue Jays 3-1 to force the World Series to a decisive Game 7

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3 d. ago Jannik Sinner closes in on Carlos Alcaraz’s No 1 spot by reaching Paris semi

Sinner defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 6-3 to set up a semi-final with defending champion Alexander Zverev on Saturday

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9 d. ago Dodgers hit back as Yamamoto hurls first World Series complete game since 2015

LA beat Toronto 5-1 in Game 2 of Fall ClassicFirst World Series complete game since 2015Dodgers even matchup 1-1 heading back to LAYoshinobu Yamamoto threw a four-hitter for his second consecutive complete game, the first in the World Series since 2015, and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday night to tie their best-of-seven matchup at one game apiece.Coming off a three-hitter against Milwaukee in the National League Championship Series – the first postseason complete game in eight years – Yamamoto retired his final 20 batters. The previous pitcher to go the distance in the Fall Classic was Kansas City’s Johnny Cueto against the New York Mets in Game 2 a decade ago. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Yamamoto throws first World Series complete game since 2015 as Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter for his second consecutive complete game, the first in the World Series since 2015, and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 to tie their best-of-seven matchup at one game apiece

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1 week ago Barger, Varsho, Kirk lead homer barrage as Blue Jays rout Dodgers 11

Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1

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1 week ago Luke Littler, 18, takes step towards becoming darts’ youngest

LUKE LITTLER’s world No1 dreams remain intact as he crushed his hero Raymond van Barneveld. The Nuke could leapfrog Luke Humphries in the world rankings this weekend and the pair remain on a collision course for a meeting in the quarter-finals of the European Championship in Dortmund. The reigning PDC world darts champion was a...

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1 week ago Verstappen has great chance to close F1 gap on happy hunting ground

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and team Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 points in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Hamilton issues warning to McLaren as Verstappen roars into F1 title fight

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tom Aspinall's UFC fight prediction does NOT get Dana White's seal of approval

The undisputed heavyweight champion will be looking to successfully defend his title on Saturday night - but faces a tough test in Ciryl Gane

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2 w. ago Luke Littler brutally mocks Liverpool after Man Utd loss – 'back under your rock Scousers'

Darts star Luke Littler has taken aim at Liverpool after Arne Slot's side were downed by his beloved Manchester United on Sunday afternoon at Anfield

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3 w. ago Luke Littler takes next career step just days after confirming management split

World Darts Championship winner Luke Littler split from his long-term management just months before mounting his title defence at Alexandra Palace and has now issued an update

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3 w. ago Luke Littler takes new step in relationship with girlfriend as he banks huge payday

Luke Littler is looking to claim his first World Grand Prix title on Sunday, with a six-figure reward on the line, and his girlfriend is expected to be there to cheer him on

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3 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan offers Luke Littler advice after 'phenomenal' rise and No.1 bid

Ronnie O'Sullivan has offered some sage advice to Luke Littler, who has taken the darts world by storm in recent years and is looking to add another major title to his name

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3 w. ago Gerwyn Price's huge darts fortune, weight loss and amazing thing he did to house

The Welshman is back in action at the World Grand Prix as he takes on Luke Littler in a blockbuster quarter-final in Leicester

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3 w. ago Gerwyn Price's dramatic weight loss and darts fortune that's transformed Valleys home

The Welshman is back in action at the World Grand Prix as he takes on Luke Littler in a blockbuster quarter-final in Leicester

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3 w. ago Luke Littler takes step closer to glory and dumps out World Grand Prix defending champion

Luke Littler has taken a step closer to World Grand Prix glory as he unceremoniously dumped out the reigning champion Mike De Decker

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4 w. ago Jannik Sinner helped out of stadium after retiring from Shanghai Masters clash

The defending Shanghai Masters champion Jannik Sinner has withdrawn midway through his third-round match against Tallen Griekspoor after being unable to continue

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