Timothy Cheruiyot, a former champion in the 1500m, is poised to make a comeback after recovering from injuries that have hindered his performance. The athlete, known for his dominance in the sport, aims to reclaim his status on the global stage, reminiscent of his peak years, according to Capital FM Sports.

Mexican cyclist Isaac Del Toro won Stage 2 of the Tour de France in Barcelona, finishing ahead of his UAE Team Emirates teammate Tadej Pogačar. This victory marks Del Toro's debut in the prestigious race, while Jonas Vingegaard retained the yellow jersey.

Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar is pursuing a record fifth title at the Tour de France, aiming to join the ranks of cycling legends. His main competitors, Jonas Vingegaard and Rui Costa Seixas, are also in contention for the prestigious victory as the race unfolds in Barcelona.

Jonas Vingegaard began his pursuit of a third Tour de France title by securing the yellow jersey after his team, Visma-Lease a Bike, achieved the fastest time in the first stage, a 19.6km team time trial held in Barcelona on Saturday.

Team Nigeria's performance at the Tour D’Afrique has enhanced the nation's reputation in the global cycling arena and has contributed to promoting climate action, according to Punch.

Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari became the first African player to score three goals in a single World Cup since Ghana's Asamoah Gyan in 2010. This achievement occurred during Morocco's 4-2 victory over Haiti at Atlanta Stadium in the 2026 World Cup. Saibari, aged 25, has now scored three goals in the tournament.