Monthly Archives: August 2024

Congolese sprinter Dominique Lasconi Mulamba has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Testing Agency said on Sunday, days after he competed in the Olympic 100 metres in Paris.

Mulamba got through the preliminaries with a time of 10.54 but went out in round one on Aug. 3 when he finished seventh in 10.53. The positive sample was collected…

Continue ReadingCongolese sprinter Dominique Lasconi Mulamba has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Testing Agency said on Sunday, days after he competed in the Olympic 100 metres in Paris.

Javelin gold medallist Arshad Nadeem arrived to a water canon salute and chants from thousands of supporters as he brought Pakistan’s first Olympic medal home early on Sunday.

Nadeem was met by his family, including his father who placed a garland around his neck to thousands chanting "Long Live Arshad Nadeem! Long Live Pakistan!", as he touched down…

Continue ReadingJavelin gold medallist Arshad Nadeem arrived to a water canon salute and chants from thousands of supporters as he brought Pakistan’s first Olympic medal home early on Sunday.

There was no “Miracle on the Seine” at the Paris Olympics on Saturday as the United States men’s basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive gold medal.

With the French sporting spotlight locked on the Bercy Arena, the American showmen crushed Gallic hearts led by Stephen Curry and a fired up LeBron James, the "King" wearing shiny…

Continue ReadingThere was no “Miracle on the Seine” at the Paris Olympics on Saturday as the United States men’s basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive gold medal.

A heartbroken track cyclist Azizulhasni believes he did what was best in his bid to become the country’s first Olympic Games gold medal winner.

On Saturday, Azizul was disqualified for overtaking the derny before it left the track during his first round heat of the men's keirin competition at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome. His disqualification…

Continue ReadingA heartbroken track cyclist Azizulhasni believes he did what was best in his bid to become the country’s first Olympic Games gold medal winner.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez has rejoined Udinese on a free transfer – 18 years after first signing.

The 35-year-old was released by Inter Milan when his contract expired in July. Sanchez, who played for Udinese between 2006 and 2011, has signed a two-year contract. He scored 80…

Continue ReadingFormer Arsenal and Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez has rejoined Udinese on a free transfer – 18 years after first signing.

Manchester United are closing in on Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in a move likely to cost in excess of £50m.

BBC Sport has been told Bayern have accepted a bid from United of £38.6m plus £4.3m in add-ons for De Ligt, who was captain of Erik ten Hag’s Ajax side…

Continue ReadingManchester United are closing in on Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in a move likely to cost in excess of £50m.

Mohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom came within a whisker of finishing on the Olympic podium in the men’s keirin final at the Saint-Quentinen-Yvelines Velodrome on Sunday (Aug 11).

The Johor-born cyclist was in sight of a podium heading into the final bend – in third spot – when he was taken out by Shinji Nakano of Japan. Harrie…

Continue ReadingMohd Shah Firdaus Sahrom came within a whisker of finishing on the Olympic podium in the men’s keirin final at the Saint-Quentinen-Yvelines Velodrome on Sunday (Aug 11).