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AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championship semi-final thrilled in Belgrade

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After twenty-six fights at the semi-final stage of the AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Serbia, the winners will go on to determine thirteen champions over the weekend.

Sport

New era, new faces, but experience was ever important at the Zagreb Grand Prix

On Day 3 of the Zagreb Grand Prix, there were gold medals for Azerbaijan, the Netherlands, France, and Russia.

Croatia

Day 2 at the Judo Grand Prix in Croatia

The home nation held their own on the second day, with some fantastic sacrifice techniques all throughout the preliminaries. But all eyes were on Slovenian Andreja Leski and Georgian Tato Grigalashvili who both won gold.

Sport

Afghan flag to fly at opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

The Taliban takeover of the country means the Afghan athletes were not able to make it to Japan to compete.

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Experiences

Georgia’s bizarre festival of boulder tossing is called Kvirikoba

A look at religious rituals and some bizarre sporting traditions in Georgia's Svaneti region.

Tech News

What does it take to time an Olympic event? Short answer: innovation

With motion sensors and touchpads, official Olympics timekeeper Omega, is striving to record more accurate data.

Green News

‘No sport can escape’: Tackling climate change at the Tokyo Olympics

Extreme weather events such as storms and heatwaves, all affect competitors and spectators alike.

Belarus

Men's Ice Hockey world cup pulls out of Belarus over safety issues

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said "it is currently impossible to ensure the welfare of teams, spectators and officials while holding a World Championship in Belarus."

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Pro golfer Amy Boulden on how to improve your golf game

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Practice, practice, practice, says pro golferAmy Boulden. And get a good caddy.

USA

Kansas City Chiefs defence comes through in Super Bowl triumph

The Kansas City Chiefs won the Superbowl in a stunning 31-20 defeat.

Sport

History Made for Australia

Australian Katharina Haecker took her first Grand Prix Gold at the Tel Aviv Grand Prix beating Canada's Beauchemin-Pinard, making Haecker the Woman of the Day.

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These Peruvians have a fight to welcome in the new year

It's all part of efforts to leave last year's troubles behind and start afresh in January.

Sport

UFC 242 brings fan fervour with Khabib vs. Poirier fight in Abu Dhabi

In a concluding choke-hold, Khabib Nurmagomedov forced interim American title holder Dustin Poirier to submit in the third round, before making a victory leap over the caged fence of the arena, and ending the Ultimate Fighting Championship 242 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday as the lightweight winner.

Sport

England keep Ashes hopes alive with one wicket victory over Australia

Ben Stokes leads England to a sensational one-wicket victory over Australia to tie The Ashes series

France

One man's battle with Europe's ultra-distance cycling circuit

Jonathan Rankin returned to the Transcontinental Race for a second time to complete unfinished business

World News

Bernal set to become the Tour de France winner.

After Saturday's 20th stage, Bernal is set to win the Tour de France 2019, despite mudslides hindering they cyclists' path.

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High speed drone race in Turin Italy

Apex Racing beat XBlades Running of Britain on Saturday, July 13, to win the Turin leg of the Drone Champions League.

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Surfing Bali Stephanie Gilmore and Kanoa Igarashi win in Bali

Australia's Stephanie Gilmore and Kanoa Igarashi from Japan were the winners on the third leg of the World Surf League in Bali on Saturday.

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Skateboards, yo-yos and skipping ropes are highlighs at Chimera Games

Now in its 7th year Tokyo's Chimera Games are known for extreme sports, but there's also a creative cocktail of alternative sports, dance and music

United Kingdom

Tug-of-war takes place before island disappears

For 30 minutes, there a sandbank island appeared in the Solent Strait.