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World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why the World Cup should be decentralized | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The World Cup should be divided into multiple locations globally to reduce the influence of authoritarian regimes and improve oversight.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why the World Cup should be decentralized | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The World Cup should be divided into multiple locations globally to reduce the influence of authoritarian regimes and improve oversight.
Skiing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Ice hockey coach admits to faking COVID certificate to enter China Olympics

Swiss Ice Hockey coach Patrick Fischer admitted to using falsified vaccination paperwork for the 2022 Olympics, facing significant backlash and a fine.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Should hair pulling in football be violent conduct?

Hair pulling in football consistently results in red cards and three-match bans, raising concerns about the severity of such punishments.
#fifa
fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago
US politics

FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

FIFA is considering asking Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids during the World Cup to protect attendees from immigration crackdowns.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Palestinian FA calls for Israeli ban after FIFA discrimination report

FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association for racism and discrimination breaches, prompting calls for a ban from the Palestinian Football Association.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

FIFA is considering asking Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids during the World Cup to protect attendees from immigration crackdowns.
fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

Football refs need cardiac training, says coroner

Assistant coroner Valerie Charbit insisted that training to recognize sudden cardiac arrest should be compulsory for all members, including grassroots coaches and referees, stating, 'The responsibility for first aid lies with all ages within society.'
Public health
#nfl
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

NFL hires Brian Flinn as senior VP of global flag football

Brian Flinn appointed as NFL's senior vice president of global flag football to drive international expansion and growth of the sport.
Media industry
fromBleacher Nation
5 days ago

The DOJ Is Investigating the NFL Over Its Media Rights Deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices in media rights deals affecting consumer costs.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

NFL hires Brian Flinn as senior VP of global flag football

Brian Flinn appointed as NFL's senior vice president of global flag football to drive international expansion and growth of the sport.
Media industry
fromBleacher Nation
5 days ago

The DOJ Is Investigating the NFL Over Its Media Rights Deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices in media rights deals affecting consumer costs.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Disgraceful': anger as World Aquatics allows Russia to compete under flag again

Swimming is the first Olympic sport to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flag since 2022, causing outrage in Ukraine.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

India cricket slammed for Orwellian' control of global game by Wisden

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack criticizes Indian political interference in global cricket, labeling it unhealthy and increasingly Orwellian.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Dianna Russini resigns from Athletic following Mike Vrabel photos

I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published. When the Page Six item first appeared, The Athletic supported me unequivocally, expressed confidence in my work and pride in my journalism. For that I am grateful.
Media industry
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 day ago

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Union Berlin has made history after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their new head coach, becoming the first club in Europe's top five leagues to have a female head coach. Eta takes the job on an interim basis until the end of the season, having previously served as the club's assistant and U19 manager.
Women
#barcelona
fromBarca Universal
5 days ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona president confirms club will report refereeing vs Atletico to UEFA - 'Happened too many times' | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Barcelona file complaint to UEFA after penalty denied in Atletico loss

Barcelona filed a complaint with UEFA after a controversial non-penalty decision in their Champions League match against Atlético Madrid.
fromBarca Universal
6 days ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona consider formal complaint to UEFA after handball call ignored in Atletico clash | Barca Universal

Barcelona is considering escalating refereeing controversies from their 0-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid to UEFA.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

UEFA dismiss Barcelona complaint over pen denied in Atletico defeat

UEFA deemed Barcelona's complaint about refereeing in their Champions League loss to Atlético Madrid as inadmissible.
fromBarca Universal
5 days ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona president confirms club will report refereeing vs Atletico to UEFA - 'Happened too many times' | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Barcelona file complaint to UEFA after penalty denied in Atletico loss

Barcelona filed a complaint with UEFA after a controversial non-penalty decision in their Champions League match against Atlético Madrid.
fromBarca Universal
6 days ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona consider formal complaint to UEFA after handball call ignored in Atletico clash | Barca Universal

Barcelona
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Champions League: Barcelona handball claim against Atletico Madrid rejected

UEFA rejected Barcelona's appeal regarding a handball incident in their Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid.
fromEsquire
21 hours ago

Eileen Gu Is Staying on Top

Eileen Gu is a two-time Olympian and six-time medalist in freestyle skiing, officially recognized as the best in history in her sport, earning $23 million last year in endorsements.
Women in technology
Los Angeles
fromDefector
1 day ago

One Angeleno's Journey Through Olympics Ticket Madness | Defector

Residents of Southern California anxiously awaited the presale of 2028 Olympic tickets, with many feeling the stress of selection.
#dominic-frimpong
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Sen. Blumenthal questions sports betting partnerships and integrity

The MLB's financial and operational partnership with Polymarket and FanDuel provides the league's official blessing to gambling's ugly takeover of sports and bolsters its marketing, wagering, and legitimacy.
Poker
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

I was a world champion athlete as a teenager, but I wasn't allowed to do GCSE PE'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of inclusive sports and representation for individuals with disabilities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Video: Mexico's Police Focus on World Cup While Thousands Remain Missing

Families of the disappeared argue that the focus on safety for World Cup teams and fans ignores their desperate search for missing loved ones, highlighting a stark contrast in priorities.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Workers at LA stadium threaten World Cup strike amid anger over ICE

Kurt Petersen, co-president of Unite Here Local 11, outlined a slew of union demands in a letter addressed to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Stan Kroenke, calling for fair working practices and a public statement against ICE's presence at the games.
Berlin
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

FA investigating non-league chief over alleged abusive email

Mark Harris faces investigations for allegedly sending an abusive email regarding a venue change for a crucial FC United match.
#sexual-abuse
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Former NC State men detail alleged sexual abuses under trainer's care

Former NC State athletes allege sexual abuse and harassment by trainer Robert Murphy, claiming misconduct occurred under the guise of medical treatment.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Something you only see in films': Czech case yet another example of sexual abuse crisis

A former coach was arrested for secretly filming players and possessing child sexual abuse content, highlighting systemic issues in reporting such cases.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Former NC State men detail alleged sexual abuses under trainer's care

Former NC State athletes allege sexual abuse and harassment by trainer Robert Murphy, claiming misconduct occurred under the guise of medical treatment.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Something you only see in films': Czech case yet another example of sexual abuse crisis

A former coach was arrested for secretly filming players and possessing child sexual abuse content, highlighting systemic issues in reporting such cases.
Exercise
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'

Incontinence after childbirth can lead to significant physical and mental challenges, affecting women's fitness and social activities.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

CAF President Motsepe rejects Senegal's corruption claim amid AFCON fallout

Senegal's government accused CAF of corruption after AFCON title was awarded to Morocco, prompting CAF's president to reject these allegations.
#nba
fromESPN.com
6 days ago
National Basketball Association

NBA fines Magic $25K for violating injury reporting rules

Orlando Magic fined $25,000 for inaccurate injury reporting regarding player Anthony Black before a game against the Detroit Pistons.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
6 days ago

The 65-Game Rule Exacerbates The Fake Problem It Was Intended To Solve | Defector

The 65-game rule complicates NBA award eligibility, impacting star players who may miss out due to injuries or insufficient game time.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
6 days ago

The 65-Game Rule Exacerbates The Fake Problem It Was Intended To Solve | Defector

The 65-game rule complicates NBA award eligibility, impacting star players who may miss out due to injuries or insufficient game time.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

The German who recovered from a stroke to seal Olympic first

Kathrin Marchand, a para-athlete, returned to rowing after a stroke, embracing her new reality and competing at an elite level again.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Gambling is easy, right? Wrong: it turns out betting on sport is designed to disturb you | Barney Ronay

Nearly everyone is losing money, a club executive is quoted as saying, presumably while dressed in a suit made entirely from gold leaf, bitcoin shavings and vintage parmesan cheese.
Poker
#ioc
LGBT
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
LGBT
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

The Olympics Anti-Trans Policy Is Really about Policing Women | The Walrus

The IOC's new policy bans trans women from women's categories, limiting access for many female athletes and reversing progress in sports equality.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC has banned transgender women from women's Olympic events and introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
LGBT
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

The Olympics Anti-Trans Policy Is Really about Policing Women | The Walrus

The IOC's new policy bans trans women from women's categories, limiting access for many female athletes and reversing progress in sports equality.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC has banned transgender women from women's Olympic events and introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
#var
fromBarca Blaugranes
4 days ago
FC Barcelona

'What's the point of VAR?' - Is it time to make changes or scrap it altogether?

VAR's lack of intervention during a crucial moment in the match has sparked controversy and led to Barcelona's formal complaint to UEFA.
FC Barcelona
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Why do we have VAR? - Flick questions officials after Pubill avoids red card - Soccer News

Hansi Flick questioned the effectiveness of VAR after a controversial handball incident during Barcelona's loss to Atletico Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Why do we have VAR? - Flick questions officials after Pubill avoids red card - Soccer News

Hansi Flick questioned the effectiveness of VAR after a controversial handball incident during Barcelona's loss to Atletico Madrid.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Saudi League Players Accuse Refs of Fixing Games to Help Ronaldo's Team Win Championship

Players from Al Ahli accuse referees of fixing games to favor Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League championship race.
Women in technology
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

China probes malicious' cyberbullying of teen diving champion Quan

Quan Hongchan faces cyberbullying and pressure over her appearance, prompting an investigation by Chinese authorities into the toxic online abuse she has received.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

World Cup risks 'stage for repression' - Amnesty

The 2026 World Cup may become a platform for repression and authoritarian practices, posing significant risks to attendees and local communities.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup poses significant human rights risks for various stakeholders, particularly in the United States.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis says he never wanted to hurt wife Melissa Hoskins and attacks media's false narrative'

Rohan Dennis criticized journalists for creating a false narrative about him following his wife's death, claiming they portrayed him as abusive.
Women
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'You don't even really think too much about who's on the opposition, let alone if it's your wife'

Clíodhna and Claudia Moloney-MacDonald shared a heartfelt moment after playing against each other in the Women's Six Nations.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks

The report describes the situation as a 'human rights emergency' and points to what it calls a 'recognizable pattern of authoritarian practices' in the country.
World news
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup will be held amid human rights crisis' in the US: Amnesty

The FIFA World Cup poses significant risks to fans and local communities amid a human rights crisis in host countries.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
Washington DC
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

The World Anti-Doping Agency wants to ban Trump and U.S. government officials from international sporting events for not paying their dues | Fortune

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering a rule to bar U.S. government officials, including President Trump, from attending major international sporting events in response to unpaid dues and disputes over doping case handling.
fromBarca Universal
5 days ago

Official: Barcelona file complaint with UEFA over controversial refereeing in Atletico clash | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona announces that, today, the Club's legal department has filed a formal complaint with UEFA regarding the events that occurred in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid.
FC Barcelona
#wada
US Elections
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

WADA delays call over potential Trump ban until after World Cup

WADA postponed a decision on barring government officials from major sporting events until September, delaying potential conflict with U.S. officials over unpaid dues.
US Elections
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

WADA delays call over potential Trump ban until after World Cup

WADA postponed a decision on barring government officials from major sporting events until September, delaying potential conflict with U.S. officials over unpaid dues.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

What De Zerbi's comments about Mason Greenwood tell us about male violence | Chris Paouros

Roberto De Zerbi apologized for past comments about Mason Greenwood, emphasizing the need for accountability regarding male violence against women.
US news
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

A Referee Was Decapitated - And 10 Other Shocking Crimes Athletes Committed During Games

Athletes have committed serious crimes during competition, including assault, cheating, and violence that resulted in career-ending injuries and tragic consequences.
LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Bob Costas Supports Olympic Committee Banning Trans Athletes from Women's Events: Common Sense Is Not Transphobic'

Bob Costas supports the IOC's decision to ban transgender athletes from women's sports, emphasizing common sense and respect for all individuals.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

FIFA fines Israel FA citing racism and multiple' discrimination breaches

The club's use of slogans such as 'forever pure', and the repeated chanting of ethnic slurs such as 'terrorist' directed at Arab players, are not isolated incidents but rather form part of a systemic pattern of conduct that offends the basic rules of decent behaviour and brings the sport into disrepute.
Soccer (FIFA)
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport - LGBTQ Nation

Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA over a new rule banning trans women from competing in women's golf.
Women
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Crossing the line: Emotional abuse in college sports

Marta Galic faced emotional abuse and humiliation during basketball practice, impacting her love for the sport and highlighting issues in athlete treatment.
#ski-jumping
#winter-olympics
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Skiing

Controversies, condoms and cheating scandals: 8 of the most unbelievable moments from the Winter Olympics so far

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Skiing

Controversies, condoms and cheating scandals: 8 of the most unbelievable moments from the Winter Olympics so far

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Newsflash: Sports have always been political - LGBTQ Nation

President Donald Trump called Team USA member Hunter Hess "a real Loser" and said it was "very hard to root for someone like this" after the 27-year-old freeskier's comments about representing his country at the Winter Olympics. A reporter asked Hess at a news conference on February 6 what it means to him to represent the United States in the current climate, both domestically and internationally. He responded that it "brings up mixed emotions" and was "a little hard."
Social justice
US politics
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

This Would Never Fly in High School Sports. Why Is It OK for Team USA?

Most U.S. men's Olympic hockey players have failed to meaningfully apologize for laughing at Trump's misogynistic joke about the women's team, with only one player offering a direct apology.
#olympic-qualification
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

17 of the biggest scandals in Olympic history

Olympic athletes and Games have repeatedly faced controversies including age falsification, medal revocations, judging errors, athlete misconduct, cheating allegations, and environmental problems like Seine pollution.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Should the U.S. be prevented from competing in the Olympics like other lawless nations? - LGBTQ Nation

The 1980 U.S. Olympic boycott responded to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; similar foreign-policy conduct under Trump raises concerns about U.S. participation and international accountability.
#la28
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate

U.S. Olympic skiers called for de-escalation and respect amid domestic unrest, while one athlete's remark provoked sharp criticism from conservative leaders.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I told him where to stick it': Cheating claims fly in Canada v Sweden Winter Olympics curling clash

Canada defeated Sweden 8-6 amid accusations of double touching, heated on-ice confrontations, and use of electronic-handle sensors to detect delivery contact beyond the hog line.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Change the game: How sports can drive social impact

Major 2026 sporting events create opportunities to expand youth sports access through local, affordable, and sustained community-driven programs and corporate partnerships.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Calls for lifetime ban on coach who secretly filmed women players

A Czech football coach convicted of secretly filming 14 female players received only a suspended sentence, prompting victims to demand a global lifetime ban from the sport.
World news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

LA28 board backs Casey Wasserman after Epstein files scrutiny

Casey Wasserman remains chairman of LA28 after a review found his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell did not exceed publicly documented exchanges.
#transgender-athletes
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That's a Good Thing

During the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, the crowd at San Siro stadium cheered when the US team entered during the parade of nations. When the camera cut to Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, the jeers began. A few days prior, protesters had gathered in Milan following reports that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would be coming to the Italian city for the Games.
US politics
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