Nilsen soars to US indoor title, books worlds berth
-
French court gives Depardieu 18-month suspended sentence for sexual assault
-
Universe dying quicker than thought, says new research
-
Police raid conspiracy theorist group 'Kingdom of Germany'
-
Kohli, Rohit exits leave India facing uncertain new era
-
Murray splits from tennis great Djokovic
-
Nissan posts $4.5 billion annual net loss, says to cut 20,000 jobs
-
Most markets extend rally in glow of China-US truce
-
Kim Kardashian to testify in multi-million-dollar Paris robbery trial
-
Trump in Saudi Arabia on Gulf tour, eyeing major deals
-
Trump starts Gulf trip in Saudi eyeig deals
-
Pakistan says 51 killed in India clashes last week
-
Cricket Australia to support players' decisions on IPL return
-
Honda forecasts 70% net profit drop citing 'tariff impact'
-
Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' as Cannes Festival opens
-
China swipes at 'bullying' US as it woos Latin American leaders
-
Japan's SoftBank posts $7.8 bn annual net profit
-
Tariffs set to level up game console prices
-
Vietnam death row tycoon promises to turn properties into 'golden goose'
-
Trump starts Gulf trip in Saudi eyeing deals
-
US tariffs hit Central Europe, Balkans growth: Europe bank
-
No truce in India-Pakistan disinformation war
-
Japan rugby tightens eligibility rules on foreign-born players
-
Knicks leave Celtics on brink, Warriors facing exit
-
Urban temps turning cities into 'ovens,' UN Chief Heat Officer warns
-
Cummins, Hazlewood, Green return in Australia's WTC final squad
-
Scientists in Mexico develop tortilla for people with no fridge
-
Jaded young Chinese reset lives with rural 'retirement'
-
Brilliant Brunson and Knicks leave Celtics on brink
-
China's Xi slams 'bullying' as Beijing hosts LatAm leaders
-
Trump heads to the Gulf eyeing deals amid diplomatic offensive
-
Taiwanese war drama 'wake-up call' to Chinese invasion threat
-
UN aviation agency finds Russia responsible for 2014 downing of airliner over Ukraine
-
Most Asian markets extend rally in glow of China-US truce
-
Celebrations as Hamas frees US-Israeli hostage
-
Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris multi-million-dollar robbery trial
-
Verdict due in Depardieu sexual assault case
-
'Unlimited power': Testimony against Sean Combs tells of lurid violence
-
Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creators
-
Thrive in 2025 Event by Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi: Why It's a Must for Online Entrepreneurs
-
BioNxt Reports Expanded Research, Development and Commercialization Capability with Centralized Munich Laboratory
-
Formation Metals Receives Form 211 Clearance; Anticipates Uplisting on the OTCQB Shortly to Expand US Investor Outreach Following Acquisition of Historical 877,000 Oz Gold N2 Property
-
Air Force One: iconic jet gets the Trump treatment
-
Hollywood studios and unions call on Trump to offer tax breaks
-
Forest striker Awoniyi rushed to hospital for abdominal surgery: reports
-
Rain soaks first practice day at PGA Championship
-
Progressive influencer tells of detention at US airport
-
Rapper Tory Lanez attacked in US prison: authorities
-
Trump announces drug price cut with swipe at Europe
-
Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' on eve of Cannes Festival
-
McIlroy looks to the future after post-Masters thrill ride
NYSE - LSE
Nilsen soars to US indoor title, books worlds berth
Olympic silver medallist Chris Nilsen soared to pole vault victory at the US indoor championships on Saturday to book his place at next month's World Championships.
Nilsen took the gold medal with a winning leap of 5.91m as the two-day meeting in Spokane, Washington, got under way.
The 24-year-old's path to victory was left clear after reigning outdoor world champion Sam Kendricks scratched from the event.
It was not immediately clear why Kendricks, the 2017 and 2019 world champion, did not take part.
Nilsen, who won Olympic silver at last year's Tokyo Games behind Sweden's world record holder Armand Duplantis, took victory ahead of K.C. Lightfoot.
In other events on Saturday, there was disappointment for 2019 800m world champion Donovan Brazier.
Brazier was entered for both the 800m and 400m events but opted to scratch from the 800m.
However his 400m campaign ended in the heats when he was disqualified for straying out of his lane.
In the women's shot put, Maggie Ewen hurled a world-leading 19.79m to claim victory ahead of Chase Ealey, a distant second with a throw of 19.10m.
The championships conclude on Sunday when all eyes will be on reigning world 100m and 60m champion Christian Coleman.
Coleman returned to track and field this year after serving an 18-month suspension for breaching anti-doping whereabouts rules.
M.Thompson--AMWN