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FIFA may allow players to wear rainbow armbands at Womens World Cup
FIFA is planning to send a letter outlining its armband rules for the 32 teams that wi…
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Shohei Ohtani connects on 29th home run in Angels loss to White Sox
Ohtani set a franchise record with his 14th home run in June. from Sports – The Japa…
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Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games: Day nine of competition
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Exclusive: Pizarro unfazed by Santiago 2023 inquiry and expects work to finish on time
Chilean Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro is unconcerned by an investigation into the mana…
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ISU announces Grand Prix Series assignments
The International Skating Union announced its assignments for the 2023-24 Grand Prix S…
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New Santiago 2023 chief Mayne Nicholls vows to be ready to deliver Games
The new executive director of the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago has likened his …
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Former No. 4 Kei Nishikori to end long ATP Tour layoff in Atlanta
The 33-year-old, a 12-time ATP Tour winner and 2016 Rio Olympic bronze medalist, has n…
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Exclusive: IBA defends appointment of new interim chief executive following role in treatment of detainees in Iraq
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has lauded Chris Roberts’ "unblemished…
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Italian Taekwondo Federation secures new sponsorship deal with Erreà
The Italian Taekwondo Federation (FITA) has announced a new partnership with sports cl…
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Lappartient to face Bonnet-Oulaldj on Thursday in vote to lead CNOSF at Paris 2024
A vote to elect a new head of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF)…
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Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge sets sights on Olympic marathon treble
A third gold at the Paris Olympics in 2024 would make Kipchoge the undisputed marathon…
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Shohei Ohtani regains sole MLB home run lead in Angels win
Ohtani was called out on strikes in the first inning, but tied it in the fourth in his…
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Ten-man Martinque dig deep to beat El Salvador at CONCACAF Gold Cup
Martinique survived almost the entire second half with a man down to defeat El Salvado…
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Belgium produce storming second half to win FIBA Womens EuroBasket title for first time
Belgium produced a storming second half to win the International Basketball Federation…
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Estanguet and Parker set to speak at global sports conference MINEPS VII in Baku
Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet and French basketball legend Tony Parker are set t…
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Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games: Day five of competition
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Paralympics Australia secures University of Queensland partnership in push for Brisbane 2032
Paralympics Australia has announced a new partnership with the University of Queenslan…
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Malaysian official receives BWF award for 40 years of service to badminton
Malaysian official Chin Yoon Foo has received a special prize from the Badminton World…
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Javelin star Chopra to headline Indian team at World Athletics Championships
Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra is expected to headline India's team for th…
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Volocopter chief hoping for Macron to be Paris' first passenger prior to 2024 Olympics
Chief executive of Volocopter, the company behind the "flying taxis" set to …
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Millions due to take part in Let's Move events as IOC celebrates Olympic Day
Millions of people are expected to take part in the Let's Move initiative in celeb…
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Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games: Day three of competition
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Paris 2024 Torch Relay to cross Atlantic by trimaran
Paris 2024 director of celebrations Delphine Moulin has promised that next year's …
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Lombardy-Trentino enters targeted dialogue phase to host Winter Youth Olympics
Lombardy and Trentino have begun targeted dialogue with the International Olympic Comm…
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Shohei Ohtani leads AL in votes to earn spot as starting DH for All-Star Game
Ohtani will be making his his third straight All-Star appearance. from Sports – The …
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IOC strips boxings governing body of its recognition
The International Boxing Association's (IBA) recognition as the global body for th…
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Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games: Day two of competition
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IWGA Executive Committee member Liljelund wants to develop "overall social responsibility" of World Games
New International World Games Association (IWGA) Executive Committee member John Lilje…
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Gamers to receive education about doping rules during Olympic Esports Week
WADA said last month that the Global Esport Federation (GEF) approached it about putti…
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Rhine-Ruhr 2025 officials to be present at Chengdu 2021 as Germany reveal team
A total of 163 athletes are set to represent Germany at the International University S…
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Paris 2024 to increase physical activity campaign on Olympic Day
Marie Barsacq, director of impact and legacy for Paris 2024 has warned that the two-th…
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Ukraine adjust decree to allow fencers to compete despite Russia presence
Ukrainian athletes were able to compete at the European Fencing Championships in Plovd…
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Polish beach handball player reads oath for more than 100 home athletes at European Games
Beach handball player Iwona Niedźwiedź has taken the oath of athletes here on behalf o…
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Term of World Anti-Doping Agency President set for extension to nine-years
The President of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) could now lead the organisation f…
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Ethnic Korean Lee Seung-sin hopes to set example in Japans RWC squad
The fly-half was among 36 players named in Japan's test squad as Jamie Joseph begi…
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Four finalists named in Milan Cortina 2026 young reporters' programme
Four finalists have been selected for the Milan Cortina 2026 young reporters' prog…
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Suns close to acquiring Wizards guard Bradley Beal in trade
The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to acquire All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal…
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IOC release Pierre de Coubertin-inspired collection
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched a new collection in honour of i…
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Rickie Fowler and Wyndham Clark tied atop U.S. Open heading into final round
After some late twists and turns, a two-shot swing on the last hole changed the comple…
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ITTF President hails "remarkable" Paris 2024 table tennis venue after tour
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) President Petra Sörling has hailed the ta…
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Kei Nishikori reaches semis of comeback tourney in Puerto Rico
Nishikori is on the comeback trail at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Puerto Rico aft…
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World Netball President Nicholl named a Dame in Kings Birthday Honours List
World Netball President Liz Nicholl has been awarded a Damehood for services to sport …
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World Squash Federation chief admits cricket "formidable" rival in LA 2028 race
World Squash Federation President Zena Wooldridge has described cricket as a "for…
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Exclusive: Alberta not alone in 2030 Commonwealth Games interest says CGF chief
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive Katie Sadleir has revealed that Al…
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COA President delight at special IOA award for Argentine Olympic Academy
The Argentine Olympic Academy (AOA) has been awarded the "Athena" honorary d…
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Exclusive: CGF planning to assess future Commonwealth Games in Africa
A feasibility study is set to be launched next year into the possibility of African na…
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Nevada assembly approves funding deal for As
The Oakland Athletics inched closer to a move to Las Vegas when the Nevada state assem…
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Vegas hits the jackpot beats Florida to win Stanley Cup
The Vegas victory made good on Golden Knights owner Bill Foley's bold prediction t…
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Kaoru Mitoma drawing Japan World Cup inspiration from FA Cup run
Brighton's sixth-place finish in the English Premier League means the Japan winger…
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Four names shortlisted for Birmingham 2022 "Raging Bull" before moving to new home
Four names have been shortlisted for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games "Ragi…
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French pupils to visit United Nations as part of Paris 2024 Olympic Truce project
A party of schoolchildren from the areas which will stage the 2024 Olympics and Paraly…
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EOC President Capralos salutes 2015 European Games host Azerbaijan for setting high bar
European Olympic Committee (EOC) President Spyros Capralos has praised Azerbaijan for …
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Weightlifting takes to the streets and Ancient Olympia to put on a show
A mixed team competition at Ancient Olympia in Greece and street events in Lausanne an…
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US Senate starts investigation into PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger
The United States Senate has begun an investigation into the Professional Golfers'…
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Curling quartet confirm places in Canadian delegation for Gangwon 2024
Chloe Fediuk, Owain Fisher, Nathan Gray, and Allie Iskiw are set to represent Canada i…
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Posh Miami enclave to become U.S. soccer hub
Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s highly-connected president, is expected to relocate to Miami …
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Budget rises to over €20 million for Verona Arena work before Milan Cortina 2026
A revised budget of more than €20 million (£17 million/$21.5 million) has been set for…
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Volleyball World partners with Bolt6 to improve video challenge system
Volleyball World has entered a multi-year partnership with Bolt6 aimed at improving th…
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Los Angeles 2028 close to making decision on canoe slalom relocation to Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is hoping to be named as host of the canoe slalom competition for the 20…
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Ticket sales for FIFA Women's World Cup break one million barrier
FIFA has said that this year's Women's World Cup is on course to be the most a…
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Milan Cortina 2026 official says sustainability will be at the heart of infrastructure
Milan Cortina 2026 Infrastructure Company chair Veronica Vecchi has promised that sust…
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Olympic Refuge Foundation to work with displaced youth in Île-de-France in the build-up to Paris 2024
The Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) Board have announced its plans to "build a st…
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Cuban two-time Olympic volleyball champion O'Farrill Bolaños dies aged 51
Cuba's Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996 Olympic volleyball champion Raisa O'Far…
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Group releases "winning formula" proposals on how to make most of Victoria 2026
A masterplan on how the entire region can benefit from the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth …
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Test flights to prepare Olympic Broadcasting Services for Paris 2024
Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) is to carry out test flights over the French capit…
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World Sailing urges support for declaration of ocean rights on World Ocean Day
World Sailing has urged the sailing community around the globe to support the One Blue…
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Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combine for historic performance to lead Nuggets to win in Game 3 of NBA Finals
Jokic became the first player ever to log at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assis…
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Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games Flame goes underground
The Flame for the Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games has been taken underground to …
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Carlos Alcaraz hunts down Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up Djoko showdown
For almost three sets the world No. 1 played jaw-dropping tennis, eventually leaving t…
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Olympic host city Marseille joins French coalition protesting against IOC sponsor Airbnb
A group of French cities and towns have formed an alliance to protest against the infl…
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Portal launched to extend Birmingham 2022 volunteering legacy
A portal has been launched to continue the legacy of volunteers who helped in organisi…
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Jim Hines, 1968 Olympic gold medallist and first person to run 100m in under 10 seconds, dies at 76
America's Jim Hines, the 1968 Olympic 100 metres gold medallist and the first man …
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Knights pound Panthers to go up 2-0 in Stanley Cup Final
Vegas captain Mark Stone said Jack Eichel's return from a crunching hit fired up t…
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President Biden lauds Chiefs’ unity during White House visit
Biden was presented with a Chiefs' No. 46 jersey in an outdoor gathering. from S…
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Mascot firm pair given suspended sentence in Tokyo 2020 bribery scandal
Courts in Tokyo have handed down suspended sentences to two executives of a company wh…
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Saudi esports chief claims second Next World Forum will help shape industry's future
Saudi Esports Federation chair Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan has claimed the Nex…
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Hangzhou giving away million travel gift packs for visitors attending Asian Games
Hangzhou has announced it is giving away one million gift packs offering a potential v…
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President of Calgary's 1988 Olympic Bid Committee, Bob Niven, dies at 80
Bob Niven, President of Calgary’s successful bid to host the 1988 Winter Olympic Games…
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Guardian Girls Global Karate Project set for expansion in 2024
Japan's Ambassador to Morocco Hideaki Kuramitsu has presented the third event of t…
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New campaign launched for athletes with intellectual impairment to be added to 2026 Winter Paralympics
Virtus, the International Sports Federation for athletes with an intellectual impairme…
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American weightlifter "Coach Mary" says hello to the world in Cuba
Mary Theisen Lappen’s remarkable weightlifting journey continues at the Olympic qualif…
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Plans for Cardiff 1958 Commonwealth Games velodrome to be demolished for school expansion
The Maindy Velodrome, which hosted the cycling events at the Cardiff 1958 British Empi…
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Shohei Ohtani collects four hits to finish a homer shy of the cycle
In his second start as the leadoff batter this season, the two-way star singled twice,…
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Strong third period lifts Knights over Panthers in Game 1
Adin Hill made 33 saves and Zach Whitecloud scored the go-ahead goal to highlight a th…
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Dutch Boxing Federation says IBA exit "inevitable" before crunch meeting
The Dutch Boxing Federation (NBB) has admitted that leaving the International Boxing A…
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Hideki Matsuyama gets into contention with flawless 65 at Memorial
The Japanese star, who began the day in a tie for 33rd, moved to a 7-under 137 total, …
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ASOIF President wary of Russia's World Friendship Games plans amid Olympic rival fears
Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) President Francesco Ri…
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French Sports Minister says Paris 2024 should not be "scapegoat" after homeless row
French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra has said Paris 2024 should not be a "…
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Rolstadaas hired as Norwegian Association of University Sports general secretary
Norwegian Association of University Sports have hired Atle Rolstadaas as its general s…
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Russian Olympic medallists blocked from returning as neutrals by UCI
Russian Olympic medallists Anastasia Voynova and Maria Novolodskaya have been blocked …
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French Sports Minister warns Djokovic to refrain from further political messages
French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra has criticised Serbian tennis star Novak D…
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Exclusive: Choue targets further humanitarian work and virtual taekwondo development
World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue has vowed to focus on promoting the sport &qu…
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