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Eve Muirhead returns from retirement for Alpes 2030; seeks Olympic mixed doubles medal Curling legend Eve Muirhead returns from retirement for Alpes 2030 Olympic cycle: “I’ve got unfinished business” - exclusive Eve Muirhead returns from retirement for Alpes 2030: “I’ve got unfinished business” - exclusive Eve Muirhead speaks exclusively to Olympics.com on the Alpes 2030 as “phase two” of her legendary career, her mixed doubles ambitions, and inspiring female athletes. ...

Hezly Rivera looks to defend national all-around crown in Phoenix; NBC to broadcast all senior sessions. 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships: Full schedule, all results, and scores - full list 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships: Full schedule, all results, and scores - full list Olympic champion Hezly Rivera looks to defend her national all-around crown and Frederick Richard eyes his first, as Jade Carey and Skye Blakely headline the senior fields in Phoenix. ...

Jayla Hang returns on beam at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix; plans full return ahead of LA28 Gymnastics: Jayla Hang returns on beam at U.S. Championships as she works back from injury Gymnastics: Jayla Hang returns on beam at U.S. Championships as she works back from injury The Pan American all-around champion makes a measured comeback in Phoenix, contesting balance beam only as she targets a full return later this year. ...

Jemima Lines joins GB1 America’s Cup team in Naples, Italy next year; first British woman in 90 years Sailing: Jemima Lines makes history as first British woman added to the America’s Cup team in 90 years Sailing: Jemima Lines makes history as first British woman added to the America’s Cup team in 90 years GB1 announced the addition of Lines, a former kitefoiler for the British Sailing Team, on Tuesday (4 August). ...

Julien Alfred, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, Elaine Thompson-Herah to star at Silesia Diamond League, Silesia, Poland; Olympic and world champions headline Julien Alfred, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, Elaine Thompson-Herah to star at Silesia Diamond League 2026 Julien Alfred, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Jamaican stars headline 100m at Silesia Diamond League 2026 A star-studded women’s sprint lineup awaits on 23 August for the penultimate stage before the Diamond League Final in Brussels. ...

Kauli Vaast returns to Teahupo’o after Olympic gold; no cameras or spectators Olympic surfing champion Kauli Vaast sets sights beyond Teahupo’o while keeping Tahiti spirit close to heart Olympic surfing champion Kauli Vaast sets sights beyond Teahupo’o while keeping Tahiti spirit close to heart Winning Olympic gold at “The End of the Road” was just the beginning for Kauli Vaast. The Tahiti native spoke to Olympics.com about his quest to become an all-around surfer and two special days he enjoyed on his home wave since becoming the Paris 2024 champion. ...

Kidambi Srikanth suffers first-round exit at Korea Masters 2026, Asan; All six Indian men’s singles bow out Korea Masters 2026 badminton: Kidambi Srikanth suffers first-round exit; Tanvi Sharma advances Korea Masters 2026 badminton: Kidambi Srikanth suffers first-round exit; Tanvi Sharma advances All six Indian men’s singles players exited in the opening round, while seven of the country’s nine women’s singles shuttlers progressed. Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the Korea Masters 2026 badminton tournament, while in-form youngster Tanvi Sharma eased into the second round in Asan on Wednesday. ...

Leanne Wong withdraws from U.S. Championships in Phoenix, Arizona; may petition to world selection in late September Gymnastics: Leanne Wong withdraws from U.S. Championships with knee injury Gymnastics: Leanne Wong withdraws from U.S. Championships with knee injury The two-time world all-around silver medallist hyperextended her knee in podium training and will not compete in Phoenix. Two-time world all-around silver medallist Leanne Wong will not compete at this week’s U.S. Gymnastics Championships, pulling out of the meet in Phoenix, Arizona, with a knee injury. ...

Mia Maxwell, Shanoya Douglas top women’s 100m semi-finals at Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon; fastest semi-final time 11.13 and advances to final World Athletics U20 Championships 2026: Mia Maxwell, Shanoya Douglas top women’s 100m semi-finals World Athletics U20 Championships 2026: Mia Maxwell, Shanoya Douglas top women’s 100m semi-finals Maxwell laid down the time to beat in the semi-finals, clocking 11.13 seconds to advance to the final on Thursday (6 August). Douglas was next best in 11.21. ...

Noée Wipfli 800m U20-WM in Eugene; Halbfinale erreicht mit 2:06.74 Gelungener Auftakt für Noée Wipfli an der U20-WM in Eugene – STB Leichtathletik Gelungener Auftakt für Noée Wipfli an der U20-WM in Eugene Im Schweizer U20 WM-Team sind mit Noée Wipfli (800m) und Jules Nauer (400m Hürden) zwei STB Athlet:innen dabei. Den Auftakt machte Noée über 800m. Sie lief im letzten Vorlauf über 800m ein taktisch kluges Rennen und qualifizierte sich mit ihrer Zeit von 2:06.74 als Dritte souverän für die Halbfinals. Die Halbfinals findet in der Nacht auf Samstag ab 03.05 Uhr statt. Heute Abend um 20.27 Uhr geht die WM auch für Jules los. Wir wünschen beiden viel Freude und Erfolg! Link zur WM Link zum Livestream Foto: athletix.ch 6. August 2026 | Kategorien: Leistungssport | ...