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...
Cycling: Team Sky's dominance at Tour de France set to continue
Monday, 30 July 2018, 13:34
Last update: about 8 years ago
The Tour de France has a new champion, but the narrative remains the same at cycling's biggest race: Team Sky's domination has no limits. By placing Geraint Thomas on top of the podium on the...
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...
Kathleen Baker sets world record in 100 back at US nationals
Sunday, 29 July 2018, 12:47
Last update: about 8 years ago
Kathleen Baker had settled for a first-place tie in the 200-meter backstroke. In the 100 back, she wanted the attention for herself. Setting a world record guaranteed it. The 21-year-old...