CAF general secretary quits amid AFCON final controversy
Veron Mosengo-Omba's resignation follows the fallout over the CAF board's decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON title.
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African football chief will ‘respect’ CAS decision on AFCON final row
'I will respect and implement the CAS decision,' Patrice Motsepe says amid turbulent times in African football.
Israeli footballer’s role in assault on southern Lebanon sparks outrage
Israeli Premier League player Menashe Zalka is seen opening fire with Israeli army soldiers in southern Lebanon assault.
Olympic gender test ‘a disrespect for women’, South Africa’s Semenya says
Olympic gold medallist lashes out at IOC and its president, Kirsty Coventry, for asking women to prove themselves.
Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese GP to become youngest F1 title leader
The 19-year-old Mercedes driver's historic championship accomplishment came after he won his second F1 race in a row.
Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France ahead of friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title.
Morocco claims AFCON case closed, despite Senegal appeals to CAF and CAS
Morocco believe their successful appeal against their 1-0 defeat by Senegal means the case of the AFCON crown is closed.
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff meet in Miami Open final
Sabalenka seeks tennis's 'Sunshine Double', while Florida's own Gauff has reached the final for the first time.
Verstappen calls his Red Bull ‘undriveable’ after more F1 woes at Japan GP
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell claim a Mercedes 1-2 at Suzuka but Max Verstappen's Red Bull struggles continue.
Pakistan’s Naseem Shah under fire after criticism of politician’s PSL visit
Pakistan's Naseem Shah under fire for slamming politician's presence at start of closed-doors PSL game in Lahore.
Iran footballers pay tribute to victims of school strike at start of war
The Iran national team played for the first time since the Middle East conflict began, losing 2-1 to Nigeria.
Diop debut for Morocco adds latest twist in Senegal post-AFCON dispute
Issa Diop makes Morocco debut only hours after receiving clearance and turning down Senegal advances.
Doncic faces one-game ban after technical foul in Lakers win against Nets
Luka Doncic's 41 points against Nets was soured by his 16th technical foul of the season, triggering a one-game ban.
White is hero and villain on England return, Germany’s Wirtz destroys Swiss
Uruguay hold England at Wembley, Germany defeat Switzerland, and Netherlands beat Norway in pre-World Cup friendlies.
Tiger Woods charged with DUI after rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene of car crash in which he struck another vehicle.
Oyarzabal double seals Spain win against Serbia in World Cup warm-up
Spain enjoy a comfortable night as Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice in 3-0 win against Serbia in warm-up for World Cup 2026.
Iran bans sports teams from travelling to ‘hostile’ countries amid war
Sports Ministry says ban for 'security' of athletes before a game between Iranian and Emirati clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Italy to play Bosnia in 2026 World Cup playoff final, Kosovo face Turkiye
Elsewhere, Bolivia beat Suriname and Jamaica defeat New Caledonia in intercontinental playoff semifinals.
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Olympics align with Trump as transgender athletes banned from women’s games
Transgender athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy aiming for 'fairness, safety and integrity'.