Fred Kerley wins men's world 100m final after Omanyala failed to qualify

Fred Kerley led home an American clean sweep in the world championships 100 metres final on Saturday,

By Reuters 2 years ago

Kazakhstan's Jeruto stuns steeplechase heats after champion Chepkoech withdraws

Kazakhstan's Norah Jeruto blitzed the women's 3,000 metres steeplechase heats at the World Championships on Saturday

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Lewandowski set to join Barca after verbal agreement with Bayern

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski is set to join Barcelona after Bayern Munich reached a verbal agreement with the LaLiga side on a transfer

By Reuters 2 years ago

Manchester United agree deal to sign Martinez from Ajax -report

Manchester United have reached a deal with Eredivisie champions Ajax Amsterdam to sign Argentine central defender Lisandro Martinez

By Reuters 2 years ago

Skittles are toxic, US lawsuit claims

The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for fraud and violations of California consumer protection laws.

By Reuters 2 years ago

Somalia, Kenya ink deals on miraa, aviation as relations warm

Somalia's leader, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, inked deals with his counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta, in Nairobi during his first official trip to Kenya's capital.

By Reuters 2 years ago

Chelsea sign Senegal defender Koulibaly from Napoli

Chelsea have completed the signing of Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli on a four-year contract

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Conseslus Kipruto, Leonard Bett and Kibiwott through to men's 3000m steeplechase finals as El Bakkali gets speedy start

Morocco's Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali got his bid for a first world title off to a strong start on Friday by producing the fastest time

By Reuters 2 years ago

Peerless Kipyegon and Winny Chebet through to women's 1,500m semis

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon, winner of the last two Olympic 1,500m titles, looked in great shape to bid for her first world title

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Christian Eriksen joins Manchester United

Manchester United have signed Christian Eriksen on a free transfer with the Danish playmaker signing a three-year deal

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Manchester United 4-1 Melbourne Victory: United continue winning form under Ten Hag

Manchester United's bright pre-season form under new manager Erik ten Hag continued with a 4-1 win over Australian side Melbourne Victory

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British runner Thompson out of World Championships due to US visa delay

British marathon runner Chris Thompson will miss the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon

By Reuters 2 years ago

Chelsea's new signing Sterling will shape the team, says Tuchel

Chelsea's new signing Raheem Sterling will be a huge asset for the London club and the England forward will help shape the team, manager Thomas Tuchel said

By Reuters 2 years ago

Botswana's Amos suspended for doping ahead of World Championships

Botswana's Nijel Amos has been provisionally suspended ahead of next week's World Championships after the 2012 Olympics 800 metres silver medalist tested positive

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World Athletics Championship: Dutch Olympic champion Sifan Hassan decides on 5,000-10,000 metres double

Dutch Olympic champion Sifan Hassan will attempt to reprise her 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres gold medal success from last year's Tokyo Games

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World Championship organisers scrambling to fix visa issues threatening to prevent athletes entering US

World Championship organisers scrambling to fix visa issues that is threatening to prevent around 100 athletes entering US

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Donald Trump's first wife, Ivana, dies aged 73

Ivana Trump, the first wife of former U.S. President Donald Trump, died on Thursday at age 73.

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Ozil leaves Fenerbahce, joins Istanbul rival Basaksehir

Midfielder Mesut Ozil has left Fenerbahce after his contract was terminated by mutual consent and joined Turkish top flight rivals Istanbul Basaksehir

By Reuters 2 years ago

Italian PM Draghi quits after 5-Star mutiny

he confidence vote had become a focal point for tensions within Draghi's government as its parties prepare to fight each other.

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Dembele re-signs with Barcelona until 2024

France international forward Ousmane Dembele has signed a new two-year deal with LaLiga side Barcelona

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UK police investigate after Mo Farah says he was child trafficking victim

London's Metropolitan Police said it had opened an investigation after multiple Olympic and world champion athlete Mo Farah told a BBC documentary

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Twitter down for thousands of users globally

Twitter had, also in February, suffered an outage that disrupted services for several thousands of its users.

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U.S. says 2 Congolese plead guilty to trafficking ivory, rhinoceros horn

Herdade Lokua and Jospin Mujangi were arrested in November last year before grand jury indicted them for conspiracy, money laundering, smuggling and legal violations for trafficking.

By Reuters 2 years ago

Rooney appointed manager of MLS side DC United

Former Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney has been appointed head coach of DC United

By Reuters 3 years ago

'Changing coaches every year was difficult': Pogba on why Man United move failed

French midfielder Paul Pogba conceded the volume of different coaches he played under at Manchester United hindered his chances of success in England

By Reuters 3 years ago

Chelsea complete Sterling signing from Manchester City

The deal is worth up to PS50 million (US$59.60 million), according to British media reports.

By Reuters 3 years ago

Chelsea-bound Sterling sends farewell message to Man City

Raheem Sterling confirmed his departure from Manchester City in an emotional message to the club's fans on Wednesday.

By Reuters 3 years ago

Visa issues: Omanyala's spokesperson gives update ahead of World Championships in US

Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala is doubtful to compete at this week's World Championships in the United States

By Reuters 3 years ago

Sri Lankan president flees to Maldives as protests end clan dominance

Rajapaksa, his wife, and two bodyguards left the main international airport near Colombo aboard a Sri Lankan Air Force plane, the air force said in a statement.

By Reuters 3 years ago

Former Man Utd forward Nani joins Melbourne Victory

Former Manchester United forward Nani has joined Melbourne Victory on a two-year contract, the A-League club said on Tuesday.

By Reuters 3 years ago

Wilshere returns to Arsenal academy in coaching role after retiring

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere said he wants to implement the style and ideas of ex-manager Arsene Wenger and current boss Mikel Arteta

By Reuters 3 years ago

Ten Hag off to perfect start as Man United demolish Liverpool 4-0 on tour

Manchester United got its pre-season off to a flying start with a 4-0 rout of rivals Liverpool in Thailand on Tuesday

By Reuters 3 years ago

Fulham sign midfielder Pereira from Manchester United

Fulham have signed Brazilian midfielder Andreas Pereira from Manchester United on a four-year contract

By Reuters 3 years ago

New LAFC signing Bale says he has signed for the long haul

Wales forward Gareth Bale on Monday said he was eager to leave his mark on Major League Soccer by helping bring a maiden championship

By Reuters 3 years ago

Burundi's Niyonsaba pulls out of World Championships

Burundi's Francine Niyonsaba will miss the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon after failing to recover from a stress fracture in time for the competition

By Reuters 3 years ago

'Thank you for your work!': Japan bows in sombre farewell to slain Shinzo Abe

Crowds packed pavements lined with a heavy police presence as the hearse carrying Abe, who died at age 67, departed from a central Tokyo temple.

By Reuters 3 years ago

Mo Farah says he was trafficked to UK as a child, reveals his real identity

Multiple Olympic and world champion Mo Farah was brought to Britain from Djibouti at the age of nine and was forced to do housework

By Reuters 3 years ago

Ronaldo, De Bruyne among nominees for Player of the Year

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne were on Wednesday named among the six nominees

By Reuters 3 years ago

Mane heads list of nominees for African Footballer of the Year

Sadio Mane heads a list of 10 nominees for the African Footballer of the Year award, to be handed out later this month for the first time in three years

By Reuters 3 years ago

Rooney to become manager of Major League Soccer side DC United -reports

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has agreed terms to become the manager of Major League Soccer side DC United

By Reuters 3 years ago