World record holder Rhonex Kipruto faces six-year ban
Kenya's Rhonex Kipruto, the world record holder for the 10km road race, has been banned from competing for six years because of anomalies discovered in his Athlete Biological Passport. A…
Jasmine Paolini wins against Elena Rybakina to reach French Open semi-finals
Jasmine Paolini stunned veteran player Elena Rybakina in a back-and-forth match to make it to her maiden Grand Slam semi-final. She won 6-2, 4-6, 6-4, in a match that lasted…
Ultramarathoner Natalie Dau sets a new record with 1,000km Thailand to Singapore run
Imagine running two full marathons a day -- for 12 days! That's what Natalie Dau did, running 1,001 km in 12 days, covering 42.195 km a day, through the streets…
Mirra Andreeva advances to the French Open semi-finals, defeating veteran Aryna Sabalenka
Russian youngster Mirra Andreeva overcame a distracted Aryna Sabalenka to reach the French Open semi-finals. This is considered the teenager's greatest victory in her tennis career. Fresh from her achievement,…
Usain Bolt was succeeded as Olympic 100-metre champion by Marcell Jacobs. He remains “under the radar”
Few people outside Italy were aware of Marcell Jacobs before he became the Olympic 100-metre champion in Tokyo, following Usain Bolt. Now, three injury-plagued years later, the Italian born in…
Even a $10 million prize fund can’t match Usain Bolt: He earned three times more
In a ground-breaking announcement that could transform the track and field scene, World Athletics has revealed a brand new project that will premiere in 2026. It may even eclipse Michael…
Athing Mu and Sha’Carri Richardson form a brand alliance with other top athletes ahead of Paris Olympics
In a captivating new ad, Sha'Carri Richardson and Athing Mu collaborate with Olay to showcase their skills with other female athletes, including soccer star Rose Lavelle, sport climber Natalia Grossman,…
Carlos Alcaraz wins rematch against Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open
The Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated the Greek ninth Stefanos Tsitsipas with ease, paving the way for an exciting semi-final match at the French Open against the new world…
Adam Scott’s run of major appearances in danger after qualifying loss
Adam Scott's record run of 91 consecutive major appearances looks set to end after he flunked the US Open qualification play-offs. Having participated in every major tournament since the 2001…
Novak Djokovic drops out of French Open
Novak Djokovic officially withdrew from the French Open because of a knee injury that caused him severe discomfort as he fought his way to victory against Francisco Cerúndolo in the…
Tennis player from Spain takes issue with Rafael Nadal’s invitation to the Olympics
Spanish tennis player Pedro Martinez has strongly criticized the protected ranking system that will allow Rafael Nadal to participate in the Olympic Games despite his low world ranking. Martinez contends…
Simone Biles’ amazing ninth US Championship victory en route to Paris
At the US Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, Simone Biles gave an incredible performance that cemented her place as one of the best gymnasts in the world. Biles dominated…
Tominaga will report to Japan’s camp ahead of Australia’s friendly matches.
FIBA Basketball World Cup star Yuki Kawamura and collegiate All-Star Keisei Tominaga stand out as important players among the 24 selected for the Japanese men's national basketball team training camp.…
Aryna Sabalenka advances to the quarter-finals in the French Open
Aryna Sabalenka cut a commanding figure as she easily defeated Emma Navarro to sweep to the French Open quarter-finals. Her victory is a clear indication of how committed she is…
Sha’Carri Richardson ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite backlash from depressing past
Currently the world's fastest woman, Sha'Carri Richardson’s path to victory was not at all simple. Throughout her career, Richardson has had many highs and lows. She was suspended for one…
World Athletics launching its wealthiest 3-day competition with US$10 million prize money
To make sure track and field has an international audience in the years between world championships, World Athletics will launch a new three-day global championship in 2026. The World Athletics…