BUDAPEST—American Hunter Armstrong won gold in the men’s 50m backstroke in a dramatic finish at the world championships in Budapest on Saturday after compatriot Justin Ress was disqualified despite touching the wall first for being fully submerged at the finish. Ress had set the pace in the heats and the semi-finals and looked set for…
American Armstrong Takes 50m Backstroke Gold, McIntosh Wins 400m Medley
Sjostrom Dominates Again to Take 50m Butterfly Gold, Proud Wins 50m Freestyle
BUDAPEST—Swede Sarah Sjostrom continued her domination of the women’s 50m butterfly when she claimed gold at the swimming world championships on Friday, while Britain’s Benjamin Proud took the win in the men’s 50m freestyle with a flawless performance. It was Sjostrom’s fourth straight win in the event at the world championships and 18th individual medal…
Former Colts, Ravens DL Tony Siragusa Dies at 55
Super Bowl-winning defensive lineman Tony Siragusa, who played 12 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens, has died at age 55. Colts owner Jim Irsay confirmed Siragusa’s death over social media. Pro Football Network reported that Siragusa, who was affectionately known as “Goose” during his playing career, died in his sleep. “I’m heart broken…
Ledecky Stretches 22-medal Record at Worlds With 800 Title
BUDAPEST, Hungary—Katie Ledecky extended her record haul of medals from the world swimming championships to 22 with her latest 800-meter freestyle win on Friday. Ledecky clocked 8 minutes, 8.04 seconds to win the event for the eighth consecutive time at a worlds or Olympic Games. “I think back to London,” Ledecky said of her first…
Hugh McElhenny, Hall of Fame Halfback With 49ers, Dies at 93
Hugh McElhenny, the elusive Hall of Fame halfback who starred in the San Francisco 49ers’ “Million Dollar Backfield” in the mid-1950s, has died. He was 93. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said Thursday that McEhlenny died of natural causes June 17 at his home in Nevada, and that son-in-law Chris Permann confirmed the death….
Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny dies at 93
Legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny, a major star in the 1950s, died recently in Nevada, the Hall of Fame announced Thursday. He was 93. The Hall of Fame said McElhenny died of natural causes last Friday. McElhenny was a six-time Pro Bowl running back who played 13 NFL seasons, including nine with…
WTA Roundup: Jelena Ostapenko Rolls Into Semis at Eastbourne
Eighth-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia stormed into the semifinals Thursday with a 6–3, 6–2 win over Anhelina Kalinina in 69 minutes at the Rothesay International at Eastbourne, Great Britain. Ostapenko recorded eight aces and broke Kalinina seven times in 11 opportunities. Ostapenko will next play Italy’s Camila Giorgi, who also made quick work of her…
US Swimmer Anita Alvarez Rescued by Coach After Fainting in Pool at World Aquatics Championships
A 25-year-old swimmer who was competing at the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, had a lucky escape on Thursday after fainting in the pool before being rescued by her coach. American synchronized swimmer Anita Alvarez lost consciousness in the final of the women’s solo free event after completing her routine at the championships and could be…
Justin Thomas Withdraws From Travelers Championship
Justin Thomas, the world’s No. 5 golfer, withdrew Wednesday from this week’s Travelers Championship. “Before the rumors start flying, I have decided to WD to treat and rest my back which I tweaked earlier this week,” he wrote on Twitter. “Just making sure I get it taken care of and ready for the rest of…
Double Gold Joy for Canadian Women, Popovici, Marchand Win Again
BUDAPEST—Canadian women celebrated double gold at the swimming world championships on Wednesday with 15-year-old Summer McIntosh claiming the 200m butterfly and Kylie Masse clinching the 50m backstroke. Romania’s David Popovici continued his impressive championships, winning the 100m freestyle to add to his 200m gold while France’s Leon Marchand clinched the medley double with victory in…
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