Athletics

World-champion hurdler Sally Pearson retires

Australia's reigning world-champion hurdler Sally Pearson announced her surprise retirement Tuesday, as persistent injuries sank her dream of regaining the Olympic title in Tokyo next year.

Muhammad shatters hurdles record as Lyles shines

Olympic champion Dalilah Muhammad shattered one of the longest standing records in women's athletics on Sunday with a superb display to clinch victory in the 400m hurdles at US Championships.

Felix falls short as Kerley, Kendricks shine

Allyson Felix's bid to qualify for the World Championships fell just short while 400m runner Fred Kerley and pole vaulter Sam Kendricks lit up the US Athletics Championships on Saturday.

Sprint queen Fraser-Pryce cruises in London

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce fired a warning to her sprint rivals ahead of the world championships as Hellen Obiri set the fastest time of the year in the 5000 metres at the London Anniversary Games.

Semenya wins 2000 metres race

A day after being selected in South Africa's World Championships preliminary squad, Caster Semenya claimed victory in a 2000 metres race.

IAAF to rebrand as World Athletics

World athletics' governing body, the IAAF, is to rebrand as World Athletics, it was announced Sunday.

IAAF maintain ban on doping-tainted Russia

Swiss Court suspends regulations

Following Caster Semenya's appeal last week, the Swiss Supreme Court has suspended the implementation of the IAAF's new regulations.

Semenya dominates Doha 800m

In what could potentially be her last race, Caster Semenya secured an emphatic victory in the women's 800m at the Doha Diamond League meet.

Farah rejects Gebrselassie claims

A media conference to publicise Sunday's London Marathon proved to be the catalyst for a feud between Mo Farah and Haile Gebrselassie.

IAAF upholds ban on RusAF

Rune Andersen stated that "two outstanding issues" have stopped his taskforce recommending that RusAF be reinstated by the IAAF.

IAAF calls on experts in CAS case

The IAAF will use five world experts to support its attempt to change the rules regarding female athletes with high levels of testosterone.

CAS bans a dozen Russian athletes

CAS sanctioned a dozen Russian athletes, including an Olympic gold medallist and a two-time world champion.

WADA could consult Rodchenkov

RUSADA remains compliant but WADA may seek to speak with whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov if it has any questions on the Moscow lab.

Mayer breaks decathlon world record

Kevin Mayer beat Ashton Eaton's previous decathlon world record during the IAAF Combined Events Challenge in Talence.

Isco accepts Lopetegui rotation

Julen Lopetegui has surprised some by leaving Isco on the bench in Real Madrid's last two games, but the midfielder has no issue with it.

Race leader finishes early in 3000m

Fantu Worku was the victim of a costly miscalculation in a bizarre Diamond League incident.

Semenya wins 1500m DL opener

It was an evening to remember for Caster Semenya, while history was made in the men's javelin at the Doha Diamond League meeting.

Farah sets new British record

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won the London Marathon for a third time as Mo Farah set a new British record over the distance.

Kenya's Birech wins Rome marathon

Kenyan Cosmas-Jairus Kipchoge Birech won the Rome marathon on Sunday with Ethiopian Rahma Tusa winning the women's race for the third straight year.

Jarrod Bannister dies aged 33

Jarrod Bannister, Australia's record-holder in the javelin, has died aged 33.

Gatlin team investigated

Justin Gatlin denies any wrongdoing after members of his team were implicated in an alleged doping scandal on Monday.

Russia still banned - IAAF

The IAAF said Russia still have criteria to meet before being reinstated to participate in international competitions.

Barshim, Thiam, named athletes of the year

Qatari high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim and Belgium's heptathlon champion Nafissatou Thiam were named the IAAF's men's and women's athlete of the year on Friday.

Pistorius sentenced increased

Oscar Pistorius had his sentence increased to 15 years, minus the time he has already spent in prison.

Gatlin overlooked for IAAF award

Despite winning the 100 metres at the World Championships, Justin Gatlin was not deemed to be in the top 10 athletes of 2017 by the IAAF.

Thompson bounces back

She missed out on a World Championship title, but Elaine Thompson has a Diamond League trophy to console herself with.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry - Gatlin

After beating Usain Bolt to claim gold at the IAAF World Championships, 100m champion Justin Gatlin has apologised for his two drug bans.

Bolt an inspiration - Joel Garner

His swansong may not have gone to plan but Usain Bolt remains an inspiration to many, according to West Indies icon Joel Garner.