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Shotaro Morii, the Oakland Athletics' two-way sensation signed from Japan, will make his full-season debut with the Stockton Ports this week. The 19-year-old is scheduled to both hit and pitch while also playing second base.

10. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

South African long-distance runner Tayla Kavanagh has opened 2026 with strong results, including double gold medals at the national championships in Stellenbosch last month.

John Korir and Sharon Lokedi defended their titles at the Boston Marathon 2026 on Monday, setting new records and celebrating a Kenyan triumph. Korir won the men's race in 2:01:52, while Lokedi claimed the women's crown in 2:18:51.

19. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Addis Ababa has successfully hosted the World Athletics Continental Tour Grand Prix (One Day Road Race) for the first time, as announced by city administrator Kentiba Adanech Abebe. This event reaffirms Ethiopia's leadership in athletics amid a busy month of international competitions.

Organizers of South Africa's Two Oceans Marathon have restored trust with the City of Cape Town and stakeholders after the 2025 event's permit breaches and organizational issues. The race is set for April 11-12, with Gerda Steyn aiming for a seventh consecutive ultramarathon victory. New leadership partnered with Stillwater Sports to ensure smooth execution.

2. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

South African athlete Prudence Sekgodiso skipped the World Indoor Championships in Poland to focus on recovery, avoiding a repeat of last year's injury. She spoke to Daily Maverick about her early-season struggles and plans for upcoming races. Sekgodiso aims for the Commonwealth Games in July.