On today’s show we hear from U.S. athlete Noah Lyles and Letsile Tebogo from Botswana, the winners of the gold and silver medals at the men’s 100m at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Plus, reporter Phil Mercer reports on the finals of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup that resulted in a 1-0 victory for Spain over England.
This and more sports related news on Sonny Side of Sports!
We spotlight Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, the African 100m record holder, who aspires for success at the upcoming World Athletics Championships set to be held in Budapest, Hungary.
Contributor Mike Mbonye reports on the FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying basketball tournament being held in Lagos, Nigeria where the hosts lost 93-87 to Senegal in the opening game. Plus, Sonny has updates on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup where Spain advanced to the finals.
Sonny spotlights the U.S. Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 where former Miami Heat star Dwayne Wade was among the inductees. Plus, Prince Nesta reports on the opening weekend of the English Premier League that witnessed several fixtures, among them giants Liverpool facing Chelsea, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
VOA's Sonny Young brings you the latest sports news and trends as well as questions and comments from sports fans around Africa and the world.
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