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Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy - Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which depicts victims of his country’s war with Russia.
Super Bowl set for Patriots-Seahawks showdown as politics swirl
AFP, Published on 08/02/2026
» SANTA CLARA (UNITED STATES) - The biggest event in American sports kicks off Sunday as the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks at a Super Bowl tinged by controversy over Bad Bunny's half-time show.
'Heartbroken' Timberwolves resume NBA play amid Minneapolis turmoil
AFP, Published on 26/01/2026
» MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said the NBA team was "heartbroken" by events unfolding in Minneapolis, where federal agents shot dead a second US citizen amid the Trump administration's mass immigration crackdown.
Trump travel ban won't hit Los Angeles Olympics: organisers
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles 2028 Olympics organisers said on Thursday the Games will not be impacted by President Donald Trump's ban on citizens from 12 countries from visiting the United States.
Bantams hope for magic touch
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/04/2025
» Despite having a population approaching half a million the West Yorkshire city of Bradford has underachieved when it comes to football bragging rights. However, Bradford City are hoping this season will see a much-needed change in fortune, even if it is just a small step.
China censors data on US-born athletes’ training budgets
AFP, Published on 26/02/2025
» BEIJING - Chinese authorities appear to have censored a document showing plans to spend $6.6 million this year on training for two American-born winter sports athletes, including double-Olympic gold medallist Eileen Gu.
IFMA Welcomes Worawi Makudi to Advisory Council
Published on 22/11/2024
» The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) proudly announces the appointment of Worawi Makudi, a distinguished figure in global sports governance, to its Advisory Council. This key appointment underscores IFMA's unwavering commitment to elevating Muaythai's global prominence while embracing the values of the Olympic Movement.
IFMA taps Worawi for an advisory role
Sports, Published on 21/11/2024
» The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) has appointed former Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Worawi Makudi as a member of its Advisory Council.
Dutch police arrest 57 after attacks against Israeli football fans
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/11/2024
» AMSTERDAM - Dutch police arrested 57 people after clashes between Israeli and pro-Palestinian football fans in Amsterdam, with the leaders of the Netherlands and Israel condemning the "anti-Semitic" violence.
ONE Championship and Sage Northcutt ‘mutually agree’ to part ways
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 19/10/2024
» ONE Championship and “Super” Sage Northcutt have “mutually agreed” to his release from the organisation, according to a statement released on Saturday morning.