India’s Olympic javelin champion, Neeraj Chopra, shares his preparation for the Paris Olympics, his thoughts on defending his title, and his journey as an athlete. He talks about his training, his focus on technique and mental strength, and his unique perspective on the sport.
Google celebrated the life and legacy of Simone Louise des Forest, a pioneering French race car driver, with a captivating Doodle on July 19th. From securing one of the first women’s driving licenses in France to a distinguished career in motorsports, des Forest broke barriers and inspired generations.
Lewis Hamilton, seven-time Formula One world champion, acknowledged the positive reaction to former racer Ralf Schumacher’s announcement that he is in a same-sex relationship, but emphasized that the sport still has a long way to go in terms of inclusivity and diversity. Hamilton highlighted the need for a more welcoming environment, particularly for women, and suggested an anonymous questionnaire to assess the current situation.
Tiger Woods had a disastrous first round at the British Open, shooting an eight-over-par 79. He blamed his performance on a lack of playing time, saying he had been saving himself for the majors. Woods struggled with his irons and putting, making three three-putts. He will need to shoot a significantly better score on Friday to make the weekend cut.
Patrick Vieira, former Arsenal and France midfielder, has left his position as coach of Strasbourg, making him a potential successor to Gregg Berhalter as the US men’s national team coach. Vieira’s departure comes less than a month before the start of the Ligue 1 season, raising speculation about his next move. Berhalter was dismissed following the US team’s disappointing Copa America performance.
English golfer Daniel Brown birdied the last hole to card a first-round 65 and lead the British Open by one shot from Ireland’s Shane Lowry. Brown, a one-time European Tour winner, took advantage of benign late conditions and sank an eight-foot birdie putt at the last to move top of the leaderboard with a bogey-free round.
Manchester United has secured the services of 18-year-old French defender Leny Yoro from Lille on a five-year deal, adding a promising talent to their backline. The highly-rated center-back, who played a key role in Lille’s impressive season, arrives for a reported fee of 62 million euros. Yoro’s signing follows the arrival of Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee and signals United’s commitment to building a strong squad for the future.
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has signed a five-year contract with Olympique de Marseille, ending a tumultuous period for the young player. He joins the Ligue 1 club after a loan spell at Getafe and the dropping of criminal charges against him.
A surfista brasileira Sophia Medina impressionou os fãs ao compartilhar um vídeo em seu Instagram mostrando suas habilidades em ondas gigantes. O vídeo mostra Medina executando manobras radicais em alto mar, demonstrando seu talento e coragem.
Ollie Pope’s century and a blistering start from Ben Duckett put England in a commanding position at 416 all out on the first day of the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge. West Indies dropped four catches, including two off Pope, and missed a stumping, while England’s aggressive approach saw several batters gift their wickets away.
