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Cycling: Nibali has 'successful' surgery on broken back

Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 21:09 Last update: about 8 years ago

Vincenzo Nibali will return to training in a few days after undergoing back surgery following a crash in the Tour de France. Nibali broke his 10th vertebra on the famous climb up to Alpe d'Huez...

Rugby: New contract for Scotland coach Townsend

Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 21:07 Last update: about 8 years ago

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has been rewarded for winning nine of his 14 games in charge with a new contract that will keep him in place until 2021. Townsend took over from Vern Cotter in June...

Olympic gold medalist Vibeke Skofterud dies in jet ski crash

Monday, 30 July 2018, 12:30 Last update: about 8 years ago

Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist Vibeke Skofterud has died in a jet ski accident in southern Norway. Investigator Torbjorn Trommestad says the 38-year-old Norwegian hit an island in the...

Tokyo 2020 names director for opening and closing ceremonies

Monday, 30 July 2018, 10:50 Last update: about 8 years ago

A renowned actor in traditional Japanese theater will oversee the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee announced Monday...

Michael Andrew caps breakout US Nationals with 50 free win

Monday, 30 July 2018, 07:46 Last update: about 8 years ago

Michael Andrew is swimming in deeper waters now, having qualified for his first major international senior meet with a breakout performance at the U.S. national championships. Andrew earned his...

Welsh rider Geraint Thomas wins his 1st Tour de France title

Sunday, 29 July 2018, 19:30 Last update: about 8 years ago

Geraint Thomas has won his first Tour de France title. The Welsh rider with Team Sky successfully defended his lead over second-placed Tom Dumoulin in the mostly ceremonial final stage around the...

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