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Ukraine racer appeals Olympic helmet ban
AFP, Published on 13/02/2026
» MILAN - Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said he hoped “truth would prevail” as he appealed to sport’s highest court on Friday following his Olympic ban, as US figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin eyed a second gold of the Milan-Cortina Games.
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.
India look forward to Pakistan 'challenge' after T20 World Cup U-turn
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» NEW DELHI - India said on Tuesday it would be "a challenge" to face a "quality" Pakistan team in Colombo after Islamabad U-turned and decided to play the blockbuster T20 World Cup clash.
Whoop device ban at Australian Open raises discontent
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2026
» MELBOURNE — Aryna Sabalenka said the Australian Open should reconsider its policy on banning wrist-worn fitness trackers after several players were told to remove the devices before coming onto court.
ONE Championship: Chihiro Sawada calls for interim title fight with Ayaka Miura at ONE 175 in Tokyo
Nick Atkin, Published on 27/01/2026
» Chihiro Sawada believes ONE Championship’s atomweight MMA division cannot afford to stand still any longer.
'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.
World reaction to US action against Venezuela
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2026
» World leaders' reactions to Saturday's US attack on Venezuela.
Boxer Tyson Fury offers condolences over Joshua car crash
AFP, Published on 30/12/2025
» LONDON - Tyson Fury has passed on his condolences after a car crash in Nigeria which killed two of Anthony Joshua’s team members and left his fellow former world heavyweight boxing champion injured.
World Cup tickets set at $60 after backlash
AFP, Published on 17/12/2025
» PARIS — World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Angry Indian fans trash stadium after chaotic Messi visit
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2025
» KOLKATA - Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine football great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.