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- 1Men's 100m finals headline World Athletics Ultimate Championship●Full Men's 100m Semi Finals & Final | World Athletics Ultimate Championship
World Athletics has released the full broadcast of the men's 100m semi-finals and final from its Ultimate Championship, drawing major attention from track and field fans worldwide. The event features the sport's marquee sprint showdown, and viewers are rewatching and reacting to the race as footage circulates broadly online.
- 2Cramps derail Tigst Assefa's record bid at Berlin Marathon▼Cramps derail Tigst Assefa’s world record as Guye Adola wins Berlin Marathon
Tigst Assefa's attempt at a world record at the Berlin Marathon fell apart when cramps forced her off record pace, with Guye Adola taking the men's victory in the German capital. Berlin has long been the stage for marathon world records, making the missed mark a notable talking point among distance running fans.
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Ethiopian marathon runner Tigst Assefa won the Berlin Marathon despite suffering cramps that cost her a chance at breaking the world record. She held on to take the title on a course where she has set records before, but the late-race cramping prevented another record-setting time. Coverage is focused on how close she came despite the physical setback.
- 4Ethiopia dominates Berlin Marathon as Assefa nears world record▼Berlin Marathon 2026: Ethiopia shines as Tigst Assefa narrowly misses world record and Guye Adola claims second title
Ethiopian runners stole the show at the 2026 Berlin Marathon. Tigst Assefa came within moments of the women's world record in a stunning performance, while Guye Adola won the men's race to claim his second Berlin title. The results confirm Ethiopia's strength in distance running at one of the sport's fastest courses, with Assefa's near-record time the main talking point among athletics fans.
- 5War in Iran throws international sport into disarray▼How the war in Iran is creating chaos and uncertainty in sport
The New York Times reports that the war involving Iran is causing chaos and uncertainty across the sporting world. Competitions, events and athletes in the region and beyond face disruption as organisers weigh cancellations, security concerns and travel complications while the conflict continues with no clear end in sight.
- 6Ten athletes to watch as Asian Games begin in Japan●Ten athletes to watch as the Asian Games begin in Japan
The Asian Games are getting under way in Japan, with attention turning to ten athletes highlighted as ones to watch at the multi-sport event. Coverage is focusing on the stars expected to headline the competition, which brings together thousands of athletes from across Asia in one of the world's largest sporting gatherings after the Olympics.
- 7Olympic skater honours parents lost in DC plane crash▼Olympic skater pays tribute to parents lost in DC plane crash
An Olympic figure skater has paid tribute to their parents, who died in the midair collision over Washington, DC. The skater spoke publicly about the loss, drawing an outpouring of support from the figure skating community and the public as attention returns to the victims of the crash.
- 8East Coast storm forces sports events to be moved or canceled▼Coming East Coast storm forces sports world to move, cancel events throughout region - The Athletic
An approaching storm on the US East Coast has led sports leagues and organizers to postpone or cancel scheduled events across the region. Teams and venues have adjusted calendars as conditions are expected to disrupt travel and outdoor competition. The Athletic reports the changes are spread across multiple sports throughout the affected area.
- 9LA 2028 Olympic Triathlon to Feature Rare Beach Start●LA 2028 Olympic Triathlon Venue Includes Rare Beach Start
The triathlon course for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will include a rare beach start, a departure from the more common water or pontoon starts used at most Olympic triathlons. Swimming World reports the venue design puts athletes sprinting from the sand into the surf, a format rarely seen at the Games and expected to add a distinctive spectacle to the event.
- 10Manny Pacquiao goes from school dropout to honorary doctorate▼From school dropout to honorary doctorate: Manny Pacquiao’s lifelong pursuit of education
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who left school as a child to help support his family in the Philippines, has been awarded an honorary doctorate, capping a long personal pursuit of education alongside his fighting career. The story highlights how the former multi-division world champion and senator continued studying later in life, and it is being shared as an inspirational example of perseverance and second chances.
- 11Virat Kohli opens up on 2019 World Cup heartbreak●‘I was distraught’: Virat Kohli says 2019 World Cup heartbreak was ‘tough to swallow’; ‘I was totally gone mentally’
Virat Kohli has revealed how deeply India's 2019 World Cup exit affected him, saying the semifinal loss to New Zealand was 'tough to swallow' and that he was 'totally gone mentally' and distraught in its aftermath. His candid admission about the mental toll of that defeat is drawing wide reaction from fans and cricket followers.
- 12Prabowo praises weightlifter Rahmat Erwin for world record●Prabowo apresiasi Rahmat Erwin yang pecahkan rekor dunia dan ASEAN Presiden Prabowo Subianto mengapresiasi atlet angkat
Indonesian weightlifter Rahmat Erwin Abdullah has broken a world record and an ASEAN record while winning a medal at an international competition. President Prabowo Subianto publicly praised the athlete, congratulating him on the achievement. The feat has drawn attention across Indonesia, with national media highlighting both the record-setting lift and the presidential recognition.
- 13How the Laver Cup works and why it matters in tennis▼How the Laver Cup works: Its tennis status, match format, who is playing and why - The Athletic
The Laver Cup, the team competition pitting Europe against the rest of the world, is back, and explainer coverage is detailing its unusual format: three days of matches where each win is worth one point on days one and two, and three points on the final day, with the first team to reach 13 points taking the title. The Athletic explains the event's standing in the sport, who has been selected to play, and what is at stake. Interest centres on the star-studded rosters and whether the event, co-founded by Roger Federer's team, still carries real weight in tennis.