Track and Field
Mondo Duplantis Sets 14th World Record to Win the Gold in Tokyo
Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis cleared 6.30 meters on his final attempt at Tokyo's National Stadium and claimed his third consecutive world championships...
Boxing
Naoya Inoue Outclasses Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Wins by Unanimous Decision
In his first fight to go the distance since November 2019, Naoya Inoue exhibited his exceptional boxing skills and retained his super...
Track and Field
Oblique Seville Wins the 100-Meter Title at the World Championships
Showcasing his talent as a sprinter, Oblique Seville captured his first world title in track's most electrifying event at Tokyo's National Stadium.
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Rugby
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Basketball
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Rugby
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Horse Racing
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Basketball
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