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NAIROBI (AFP) — Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, Dec. 31, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death. Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat (AFP) The Kenyan-born Kiplagat, 34, had represented Uganda internationally in the 3,000m steeplechase, including at several Olympic Games …

EJ Obiena soared to greater heights in 2023. The credentials of the 28-year-old Tondo-born pole vaulter in a 12-month span was indeed impressive, highlighting it by winning golds in three major international tournaments in record-breaking fashion. EJ Obiena celebrates after winning the gold in the Asian Games (PSC Media Pool) …

PRAGUE (AFP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said on Monday, Jan. 1, she was pregnant and putting her career on hold as the new season is due to start in Australia. Two-time Wimbledon champion Czech Petra Kvitova (AFP) “On the first day of 2024 I wanted to wish you …

SYDNEY (AFP) — A sharp Casper Ruud won his second straight singles match of the season on Monday, Jan. 1, before backing up in the mixed doubles to steer Norway past Croatia at the United Cup. Norway’s Casper Ruud and Ulrikke Eikeri play a point against Croatia’s Ivan Dodig and …

MIAMI (AFP) — The Detroit Pistons avoided an unwanted record when they ended their 28-game losing streak with a 129-127 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, Dec. 30. Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket between Gary Trent Jr. and Jakob Poeltl of the Toronto Raptors …

Yuka Saso marked her performance in the past season on the LPGA Tour with seven Top 10 finishes in 22 tournaments with a notable runner-up effort in a major championship (Women’s PGA) last June. Yuka Saso (ninth from left) poses with some of the top Junior PGT campaigners during a …

MIAMI (AFP) — The Dallas Cowboys survived a controversial finish to beat the Detroit Lions 20-19 and ensure they end with a 100 percent home record this season. Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions scores a touchdown against Stephon Gilmore of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter in …

AUCKLAND (AFP) — World number three Coco Gauff said on Sunday, Dec. 31, she felt more relaxed heading into the next month’s Australian Open after achieving her goal of winning a Grand Slam title as a teenager. USA’s Coco Gauff (AFP) The 19-year-old won the US Open in September and …

Alex Eala stumbled in her first assignment for the season after yielding in the first qualifying round of the Workday Canberra International in Australia on Sunday, Dec. 31. Alex Eala loses in her first qualifying round in Canberra International. (File Photo) The 18-year-old Eala succumbed to Switzerland’s Celine Naef, 6-4, …

HONG KONG (AFP) — Fiery Andrey Rublev admitted on Saturday, Dec. 30, that he needed to control his temper and “be nicer” to himself if he wants to challenge the world’s top four in 2024. Russia’s Andrey Rublev (AFP) The Russian finally felt he belonged at world number five in …