9,177 source-backed sport facts - each attributed to a named person and a number, linked to the original source. Page 9 of 92.
“career‑high world ranking of 36 following his Wimbledon success”
“remaining unbeaten on 131 after facing 178 balls”
“Lin Dan completed historic hat-trick”
“Ja'Kobi Lane was drafted 80th overall, and Elijah Sarratt was drafted 115th overall.”
“Morgan Lake cleared 1.88 metres for eighth in the women's high jump final, won by Yaroslava Mahuchikh after Ukraine's Olympic champion produced a first‑time clearance over 1.97m.”
“forged a 150‑run second‑wicket partnership with K.L. Rahul”
“Lin defeated Chen in the final to add another world title to the Olympic gold he had won in Beijing the previous year.”
“three La Ligas, a Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups”
“Yaroslava Mahuchikh after Ukraine's Olympic champion produced a first‑time clearance over 1.97m.”
“who later retired hurt on 77”
“humidity hovering between 70% and 90%”
“Euros and World Cup champion with Spain”
“cyclists can reach up to 60mph protected by nothing other than a helmet.”
“Rahul reached his 21st Test half‑century after 127 deliveries”
“the mercury is expected to read just over 30 degrees Celsius”
“In 207 games with Barça, Ferran netted 65 goals which puts him firmly on the list of the top 50 scorers in the club’s history. He also provided 22 assists for his teammates.”
“At the Tour de France last month the record average speed was broken on stage 11 as riders reached 50.91km/h (31.6mph).”
“Rain limited play to 73 of the scheduled 90 overs”
“bringing up Hazlewood's 300th Test wicket”
“"He had thrown 30 2/3 innings for Columbus, allowing 4.11 earned runs per nine," Darragh McDonald wrote for MLB Trade Rumors. "He struck out 22.4% of batters faced, gave out walks to 7.2% of opponents and induced grounders on 45.3% of ball…”
“Six riders have died during road races in the past three years.”
“so the second day will start fifteen minutes early to recover lost time”
“The Australia quick completed the landmark on his way to a 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, adding his name to an exclusive list that includes Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.”
“the franchise to its first modern Premier League title in 2019”
“It is a costly procedure which often involves more than 30 vehicles.”
“He last appeared in a Test in November 2024”
“Among Australia's nine 300-wicket bowlers, only three have better figures: Glenn McGrath at 21.64, Pat Cummins at 22.21 and Dennis Lillee at 23.92, according to Cricinfo.”
“Butch Huskey, whose seven-year Major League Baseball career included a memorable connection to one of baseball’s most important numbers, has died at 54.”
“In some mountain stages the difference can be 45 minutes.”
“and had hit a century in a warm‑up match in Colombo”
“After removing Mehidy Hasan Miraz to break Bangladesh's stubborn resistance, Hazlewood dismissed Ebadot Hossain to complete both his 300th Test wicket and his 14th five-wicket haul.”
“He finished his MLB career with 86 home runs, 336 RBI and a .267 batting average.”
“earned 13 caps for Belgium”
“but this was only his third appearance at the highest level”
“The Test is a landmark occasion for India as they play their 600th Test match.”
“12-turn, 2.19-mile street course”
“The Tennessee Titans cornerback has been suspended for six regular-season games without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy.”
“During an Aug. 1, 2026 appearance on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football”, he said, “A big part of it was getting married and having those conversations with my wife that allowed me to kind of open up to the possibility of coming together…”
“The track build for the 2.19-mile, 12-turn street course race in Markham, Ontario began on July 19.”
“Johnson was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 and helped them win the Super Bowl in 2023 and 2024, before joining Tennessee in July.”
“Shoaib took 178 wickets in 46 Tests during his international career, which ended during the 2011 World Cup in India amid reported differences with then Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi.”
“The parking lots closest to the pit lane were fully turned over to race promoters Green Savoree Promotions at end of day on Wednesday, August 12.”
“depart for 44”
“He also took 247 wickets in 163 ODIs and 21 wickets in 15 T20Is.”
“Because of ongoing delays completing the track build, the NTT IndyCar Series Practice 1 on Friday was rescheduled from 3:05 p.m. Eastern Time to 6 p.m. ET. But at 5:35 p.m., Friday’s activities were rescheduled to Saturday.”
“including his 300th Test wicket”
“three players initially included in India's squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka were ruled out before the series.”
“The course is on the site of a GO Train station, which is still in use but the parking lots are the location of the double pit lane being used by IndyCar.”
“improving to one minute 53.80 seconds in Paris”
“But we are confident of our 15 (players)”
“I think honestly the track looks fantastic," six-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing said.”
“Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 129 goals in 148 games since joining Al-Nassr”
“The Test match is for 5 days.”
“It looks great, like the layout and the new tarmac," Palou said.”
“sellout crowd of 23,000 inside Alexander Stadium.”
“the team's 600th Test on August 15”
“I think the layout is incredible," Rossi said.”
“championship record one minute 54.81 seconds.”
“The game against Afghanistan ended in Mullanpur on June 8, and Suthar took the field for Warwickshire in Scarborough on June 12.”
“It’s probably the nicest street course we’re going to go to," Power said.”
“Her silver, in 1:55.01, was the British team's 10th medal in five days at their home championships.”
“The 41-year-old posted a series of images from his training session with the Saudi Arabian club, signalling his return to football after a brief break following his wedding.”
“the only international event on the 2026 IndyCar Series schedule.”
“silver represented the 24-year-old's 12th senior international medal since she claimed her first as a teenager at the European Indoor Championships five years ago.”
“He returned to training just two days after confirming his marriage.”
“Zharnel Hughes earlier took silver in the men's 200m.”
“According to the public relations firm representing Ronaldo, the intimate ceremony was attended by their five children.”
“Werro's triumph was all the more impressive given she suffered a nasty fall in her semi-final on Thursday, before later being reinstated into the final.”
“Across six World Cups, Ronaldo played 27 matches — the second-most appearances by a player — and scored 11 goals.”
“That drama led to a congested 10-athlete final.”
“Despite Portugal’s early exit in 2026, Ronaldo had a productive individual campaign, scoring three goals in five appearances.”
“produced the first sub-1:54 clocking since 1983.”
“He has been with Rodriguez for around a decade after the pair first met in Madrid.”
“setting his season's best of 20.04 seconds at Alexander Stadium in winning the British title in June.”
“acquired Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets on Nov. 4, 2025, in a blockbuster midseason trade that included two future first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.”
“British record-holder Hughes took silver in 20.16.”
“Gambhir was the team mentor for 2024 IPL champs Kolkata Knight Riders”
“Germany's fast-finishing Owen Ansah, who took victory in 19.95 seconds.”
“He has won a T20 World Cup (2026) and the ICC Champions Trophy (2025)”
“he and Jos Buttler added 57 for the second wicket.”
“He also recorded 28 tackles for loss, second in the NFL behind Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.”
“In Qatar in 2022, the ball was in play for an average of 58 minutes three seconds, or 56.86% of the total match time.”
“India have withdrawn from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup”
“Substituted players have 10 seconds to leave the field at the nearest point. If they fail to do so, the substitute cannot enter the field for at least one minute and the team must play with 10 players.”
“India will not take part in the new tournament because of the clash with the Brazil fixture”
“If a goalkeeper asks for treatment, an outfield player, as chosen by the coach, must leave the field for one minute.”
“India had been invited as one of the teams from outside the region”
“These changes will be deployed across English football, from Sunday's Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City, to the Premier League and right down to Sunday league.”
“India had initially accepted FIFA's invitation and were drawn in Division 1 Group A with Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore”
“Overall, Manaudou won six Olympic medals across four appearances at the Games, with three silvers and two bronzes in addition to his gold.”
“The tournament is scheduled to take place during the September 21-October 6 FIFA international window”
“officiated 668 matches in the English professional game, every major domestic cup final, and 163 international fixtures.”
“The AIFF had earlier considered sending a separate or developmental squad to the tournament while using the senior team for the Brazil game”
“He has taken charge of three matches in his second World Cup.”
“The federation has now decided to withdraw from the competition and use the international window for friendly matches instead”
“371 of 571 match officials had betting accounts.”
“India's withdrawal also means the team will miss the chance to play some of Southeast Asia's leading sides in a FIFA-sanctioned competition”
“when he captained his country to World Cup glory in 2022.”
“He needs only six more wickets to move into the top 10 of the all‑time Test wicket‑takers' list.”
“South Africa great Dale Steyn currently occupies 10th place with 439 wickets from 93 Tests.”
