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Ukrainian loses appeal against Olympics disqualification
AFP, Published on 14/02/2026
» MILAN - Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych on Friday lost his appeal against his disqualification from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet adorned with pictures of the Ukrainian war dead.
US athletes using Winter Olympics to express Trump criticism
AFP, Published on 10/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is in danger of developing into a Cold War between the athletes and US President Donald Trump with several competitors voicing criticism of his administration.
World reaction to US action against Venezuela
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2026
» World leaders' reactions to Saturday's US attack on Venezuela.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler earns record-breaking promotion
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» TOKYO — Sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn made more history on Wednesday as he became the first Ukrainian to be promoted to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank, doing it in record time.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler surprised he won his first title
AFP, Published on 24/11/2025
» TOKYO - Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn said on Monday that he had surprised even himself by becoming the first from his country to win a tournament in the ancient Japanese sport.
Oklahoma City Thunder poised to become NBA's next dynasty
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 05/11/2025
» Is the NBA Dynasty dead? We haven't had a repeat champ in The League since the Stephen Curry-led Golden State Warriors pulled off the feat in the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 campaigns -- that's eight seasons ago.
Ukrainian takes sumo by storm after fleeing war
AFP, Published on 09/10/2025
» TOKYO - Danilo Yavhushyshyn fled the war in his native Ukraine to follow his dream of becoming a professional sumo wrestler in Japan and has taken the ancient sport by storm.
SEA Games ban mooted
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/07/2025
» Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said a decision to bar Cambodia from the in Bangkok rests with the 11 SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) member nations.
Nationals make 17-year-old Willits youngest No.1 in MLB Draft history
AFP, Published on 14/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - Eli Willits, a 17-year-old US high school shortstop, was selected by the Washington Nationals with the first overall pick in Sunday's Major League Baseball Draft at Atlanta.
From rust to rebuild: Five NFL teams that nailed the offseason
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 09/07/2025
» The NFL offseason is now complete. The teams have all made coaching changes (where needed), drafted collegiate players, signed free agents and completed mini camps.