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Rhasidat Adeleke moved to 20th in the all-time list for the women's 400m as she won the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) title in the US after smashing her own Irish record by 0.34 seconds in Texas by triumphing in 49.20 seconds.

US star Britton Wilson was the strong favourite for the final but had to settle for second spot in 49.64. Adeleke's win saw her become the first Irish victor at the NCAAs since 2006.

The Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for November’s (5) IAU 50km World Championships in Hyderabad, India, has been announced with seven athletes set to represent at the 2023 edition of the Championships following medal success at the Europeans in 2022.

Andrew Davies – the individual bronze medallist at the 2022 European Championships - returns to the fold as a member of the men’s quartet. He was also part of the gold medal winning men’s team at the Europeans, as was Will Mycroft who will receive his second GB & NI vest at the Championships.

Professional golfer, Richard Mansell, achieved a world-first by completing a hair-raising trick shot from the roof of the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, onto the Old Turn Junction Island in the middle of the Birmingham Canal.  

The daring “No Risk, No Reward” trick shot has brought the iconic Belfry Brabazon Course’s 10th hole water hazard to an eager crowd in Birmingham City Centre in anticipation of what’s to come at the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo from 29th June-2nd July. Birmingham City Centre, the home of more canals than Venice, made the perfect backdrop to host a reimagining of the internationally-renowned Brabazon water hazard which regularly challenges the most seasoned of professionals.  

Edgbaston’s status amongst the world's leading cricket venues has been underlined after the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the stadium will host major men’s and women’s international fixtures until 2031.

ECB’s home international schedule – covering the period from 2025-31 – includes a mouth-watering selection of Tests, ODIs and IT20s at the stadium. And it promises to bring a much-welcomed economic boost to the city’s hotels, bars and restaurants – estimated at around a quarter of a billion pounds over the seven years – as well as promoting the West Midlands on a global stage. 

On the heels of the recently announced NBA Basketball School in Costa Navarino, a celebratory event took place on Thursday, June 8 to commemorate the unique collaboration. NBA Legend Joakim Noah, along with NBA Executives and NBA International Basketball Operations staff, were present to mark the occasion.

The special event included on-court programming and interaction with 13-year NBA veteran Joakim Noah, an autograph session and basketball clinics focused on the fundamentals of the game including footwork, ball-handling, shooting, team concepts, and halfcourt 3x3 competitions. The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy was also on display to coincide with the 2023 NBA Finals currently taking place featuring the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat.