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sportsnet.caAthletics First Baseman Nick Kurtz Ends 48-Game On-Base Streak
Nick Kurtz went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a 4-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. The performance ended his 48-game on-base streak, which had matched a team record set by Mark McGwire in 1996.
ESPNAthletics Plan Rotation Change After Pitcher Injury Evaluation
The Athletics expect to place a pitcher on the 15-day injured list following a right shoulder evaluation. A 23-year-old left-handed pitcher from Triple-A Las Vegas is expected to be called up to fill the rotation spot.
ESPNAthletics Calling Up Left-Handed Pitching Prospect Gage Jump
The Athletics are promoting 23-year-old left-hander Gage Jump from Triple-A Las Vegas. Jump has recorded 56 strikeouts in 38 innings this season.
bbc.co.ukEnhanced Games conclude first event with performance-enhancing substances permitted
The Enhanced Games, listed on the NYSE under ticker ENHA, completed its inaugural competition after allowing athletes to use performance-enhancing substances. Organizers stated the event was intended to demonstrate human performance without regulatory limits on such substances.
nypost.comAthletics infielder Jeff McNeil cleats fan while chasing foul ball
Jeff McNeil attempted an over-the-wall catch during a May 24 game in San Diego. The play resulted in minor cuts to an elderly spectator.
gamereactor.euEliud Kipchoge Supports Cape Town Bid for World Marathon Majors Status
Two-time world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has endorsed Cape Town's effort to join the World Marathon Majors. He is scheduled to run the Cape Town Marathon on May 24 as part of a broader tour promoting peace through running.
Abbey Caldwell Takes Bronze in Women's 1500m at Shanghai Diamond League
Abbey Caldwell recorded a personal best of 3:56.12 to finish third in the women's 1500m at the Shanghai Diamond League. Three Australians reached the podium across events on the first day of 2026 Diamond League competition.
usatoday.comOlympic 100m Champion Noah Lyles to Race Australian Teen Gout Gout Over 150m
Noah Lyles said he was energised by Gout Gout's youthful spirit after the Australian teenager's recent performances. The Olympic 100m champion will face Gout Gout in a 150m race next month. Lyles made the comments on Saturday.
nypost.comEthiopian Runner Yebrgual Melese Dies at 36 During Training
Yebrgual Melese fell ill while preparing for the Ottawa Marathon and died in hospital. The Ethiopian long-distance runner was 36. The Ethiopian Athletics Federation expressed sorrow and offered condolences to her family.
thesouthafrican.comEliud Kipchoge Urges France-Africa Cooperation on Sports Development at Nairobi Summit
The marathon great spoke at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on May 11, 2026, urging collaboration to harness untapped African talent through French expertise in sports science and infrastructure. Kipchoge highlighted Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha's sub-two-hour marathon…
nypost.comOlympic Pole Vaulter Alysha Newman Receives Tryout for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show After Suspension
Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman, who won bronze at the 2024 Olympics, was invited to a casting call for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 days after receiving a 20-month suspension for missing drug tests. Newman shared the invitation and images from a pink bikini photos…
thesouthafrican.comKenya Awards Sebastian Sawe $62,000 and Custom Car After Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Record
Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe received a hero's welcome and government rewards upon returning home after becoming the first to run a marathon under two hours in official race conditions. President William Ruto presented him with cash prizes and a vehicle at State House in Nairobi.…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKenyan Marathoner Sebastian Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier, Honored by President Ruto
Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe returned home to celebrations after becoming the first athlete to complete a marathon in under two hours at the London Marathon. President William Ruto awarded him Ksh8 million, a new car, and a custom license plate during a ceremony at State House in…
citizen.co.zaKenyan Runner Sebastian Sawe Returns Home After Breaking Two-Hour Marathon Barrier
Sebastian Sawe arrived in Nairobi to celebrations after becoming the first man to run a marathon under two hours in competitive conditions. He finished the London Marathon in 1:59:30, surpassing the previous record. Kenyan officials and family greeted him at the airport.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukUSS Gerald R. Ford Returns After 300-Day Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford is set to end its record-breaking deployment and return to Virginia following operations in the Iran conflict. President Trump extended the naval blockade on Iran until nuclear talks advance, amid global energy disruptions boosting Russia's oil revenues. Uk…
winnipegfreepress.comKenyan Sabastian Sawe Breaks Men's Marathon World Record at London Marathon
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe set a new men's marathon world record of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, becoming the first to officially run under two hours in a competitive race. Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha finished second in 1:59:41 on his marathon debut. In the women's race, Ethio…
thesouthafrican.comKenya's Sabastian Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier to Win London Marathon
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first person to complete an official marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30. Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa set a new women's world record of 2:15:41 in the same event. Multiple sources confirmed the historic achieve…
winnipegfreepress.comHellen Obiri Prepares for London Marathon Debut After New York Course Record Win
Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri, fresh off a course-record victory at the New York Marathon in November 2025, is set to make her London Marathon debut on Sunday. She aims for a personal best on the fast course, with the women's world record of 2:09:56 in sight. Obiri trained in Phoeni…
WiredHumanoid Robot Sets Half-Marathon Record in Beijing, Surpassing Human Best
A humanoid robot developed by Chinese company Honor completed a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record. The event featured over 100 robots racing on separate tracks from 12,000 human runners. This marks a significant improvement from…