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The Olympics are due to start on 23 July

USA cancels pre-Olympics training camp in Japan

The United States' track and field team has cancelled its pre-Olympics training camp in Japan out of concerns for safety amid the Covid-19 pandemic, local authorities announced on Wednesday, raising more questions about the holding of the Games.

Olympics • 13 May 21

Former Australian bowler Stuart MacGill kidnapped

Former Australian spin bowler MacGill kidnapped

Australian police arrested four men in dawn raids on Wednesday in connection with the alleged kidnap and assault of former test cricketer Stuart MacGill, local media reported.

Cricket • 05 May 21

Hideki Matsuyama holds nerve to win historic Masters

Hideki Matsuyama has won the Masters at Augusta National by one shot over Will Zalatoris to become the first Japanese man to win a major.

Golf • 12 Apr 21

Wembley Stadium can seat 90,000 in normal times

UK planning for big Euro 2020 final crowd at Wembley

UK culture secretary Oliver Dowden is hopeful a large crowd will be able to attend the Euro 2020 final at Wembley but capacity is still to be determined.

Soccer • 30 Mar 21

Bach refused to be drawn on contingency plans or a prospective 'Plan B'

IOC 'working day and night to organise a safe Olympics'

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has dismissed renewed speculation surrounding the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games and insisted: "It's not about the 'whether' the Games takes place, it's about the 'how'."

Olympics • 27 Jan 21

Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee CEO Toshiro Muto

Tokyo 2020 CEO not ruling out Games without spectators

Olympics organisers are "unwavering" on holding the coronavirus-delayed Games this year but can't rule out staging it without spectators, according to Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto.

Olympics • 20 Jan 21

NFL great Montana and wife foil kidnapping attempt

Four-time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana and his wife Jennifer rescued one of their grandchildren from a kidnapping attempt, American authorities have confirmed.

US Sport • 28 Jul 24

Umberto Marenga has decided to pull on his lycra and start hauling pasta and pizza across the suburbs of the northern Italian city of Turin

Giro cyclist turns delivery man to help community

Italian cyclist Umberto Marengo should be training for the Giro d'Italia, but instead is making deliveries during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus • 25 Apr 20

Gianni Infantino: 'The health of persons is much more important than any football game'

FIFA refuse to rule out postponing matches due to virus

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has not ruled out postponing international matches as the coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate.

Coronavirus • 28 Feb 20

Marieke Vervoort won medals at two Olympics

Paralympian Marieke Vervoort dies through euthanasia

Paralympian Marieke Vervoort has ended her own life through euthanasia at the age of 40.

Paralympics • 23 Oct 19

Antonio Brown became a seven-time Pro Bowler during his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Antonio Brown accused of raping his former trainer

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of rape in a lawsuit filed in Florida.

US Sport • 11 Sep 19

Ronaldo rape lawsuit 'not dropped' says lawyer

A rape lawsuit filed against Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has not been dropped, the plaintiff's lawyer said Wednesday, dismissing a report to the contrary.

Soccer • 05 Jun 19

Katie Taylor enjoyed a narrow victory over Delfine Persoon

'Absolutely incredible' to be undisputed champ - Taylor

Katie Taylor has said it feels "absolutely incredible" to be crowned the undisputed lightweight champion of the world.

Boxing • 02 Jun 19

Jose Antonio Reyes in the colours of Arsenal

Former Arsenal player Reyes dies in car crash

Former Arsenal winger Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a car crash, it has been confirmed.

Soccer • 01 Jun 19

Emiliano Sala had just signed for Cardiff City

Sala flight investigators to begin underwater search

Investigators searching for a lost plane carrying Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala have said an underwater search would begin after they found two seat cushions on the French coast that likely belonged to the aircraft.

Soccer • 30 Jan 19

Tyson Fury survived two heavy knockdowns to outbox his American opponent

Classy Fury floored twice as fight scored a draw

Deontay Wilder has retained his WBC heavyweight title after a draw against Britain's Tyson Fury in Los Angeles.

News Headlines • 02 Dec 18

Cristiano Ronaldo has been excluded from the Portugal squad for October's international encounters

Portugal boss backs Ronaldo & leaves him out of squad

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal squad for their October internationals against Poland and Scotland.

Soccer • 04 Oct 18

Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem

Colin Kaepernick to front new sportswear campaign

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who protested against social and racial inequality in the United States by kneeling during pre-game anthems, is the face of a new advertising campaign by Nike.

Colin Kaepernick • 04 Sep 18

Robinho pleaded not guilty to the charge via his lawyer.

Robinho given prison sentence for rape

An Italian court sentenced former Man City and AC Milan forward Robinho in absentia to nine years in prison after convicting him of taking part in a gang rape of an Albanian woman in 2013.

Soccer • 24 Nov 17

FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he wants to encourage co-hosting for the 2026 soccer World Cup that could divide the tournament up between as many as four countries.

Soccer • 16 Feb 17

Brayan Jimenez speaks speaks to the press after being arrested in Guatemala City last year

FIFA pursuing bans for former officials

FIFA's ethics committee has opened formal proceedings against two former Central American officials after an investigator for the world soccer body recommended they be banned from the game for life for alleged corruption.

Soccer • 15 Feb 17

Yaya Toure returned with a bang against Crystal Palace at the weekend

No Toure on African Player of the Year shortlist

Four-time winner Yaya Toure has failed to make the five-man shortlist for the Yaya Toure award.

International • 22 Nov 16

Keane and Drogba on song in MLS

Robbie Keane helped Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 win at Portland Timbers, while a Didier Drogba hat-trick saw Montreal Impact to a 5-1 win.

Soccer • 24 Jul 16

Robbie Brady's goal secured victory over Italy at Euro 2016

Republic of Ireland up to 31st in world rankings

The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 exploits have seen the team rise two places to 31st in the latest FIFA world rankings.

Soccer • 14 Jul 16

Muhammad Ali training in his gym in 1965

Muhammad Ali - An Obituary

Angelo Dundee used to say that you could parachute Muhammad Ali down to any country in the world and the first person he met would know who he was - and break out into a beaming smile.

Boxing • 04 Jun 16