World champions Argentina return to top of FIFA rankings
La Albiceleste return to the summit after a gap of six years. France are second while Brazil fall to third.
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UEFA chief says ‘very hard’ to lift Russia ban until war ends
European football's governing body has banned Russian teams from its competitions following the invasion of Ukraine.
Inter’s Lukaku subjected to ‘disgusting’ racism by Juventus fans
Inter Milan striker racially abused before being shown a second yellow card for a goal celebration, representatives say.
Amir Khan, UK’s ex-world champion boxer, handed two-year ban
The former light-welterweight world champion returned a positive result for anabolic agent ostarine.
WWE, UFC to merge into $21bn entertainment company
Deal unites two of the biggest names in wrestling and entertainment and caps a months-long sale process for WWE.
Ukrainian athletes to suffer from government ban: IOC
Ukraine says athletes will not participate in Paris Olympics qualifying event if forced to compete against Russians.
Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players
Players from both countries will be able to compete as 'neutral' athletes if they meet certain conditions.
Ex-England cricket captain Vaughan cleared of racism charge
Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq went public in 2020, saying he had been the victim of racial harassment.
South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius denied parole for lover’s murder
Pistorius became world famous at the 2012 Paralympic Games, a year before killing Reeva Steenkamp.
New rules bar rights abusers from running Premier League clubs
People under UK sanctions also disqualified as are those involved in violent crimes, graft, tax evasion and hate crimes.
Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Argentina
The Albiceleste captain, his country's all-time record goalscorer, netted a hat-trick in a 7-0 win against Curacao.
IOC recommends return of Russian, Belarusian athletes as neutrals
The Olympic committee has recommended that Russians and Belarusians be allowed to compete as neutrals.
Tennis: Rafael Nadal unsure of comeback from injury
The 22-time grand slam champion has been struggling with an issue in his left hip.
Mumbai beat Delhi to clinch inaugural WPL title
Mumbai Indians have been crowned champions at Women's Premier League cricket tournament in India.
Qatari Sheikh Jassim submits new bid for Man United: UK media
The banker has placed a second-round offer for the English football giants, UK media report.
Former F1 champion Piquet fined for Hamilton racist comments
Brazil’s Nelson Piquet used racist, homophobic language against Lewis Hamilton, the sport's only Black driver.
Afghanistan beats Pakistan for first time in T20 cricket
Afghanistan edge out an inexperienced Pakistan side in Sharjah series opener.
Afghanistan and Pakistan set to play first T20I cricket series
Neighbours set to square off at match played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
World Athletics bans transgender women from female events
New rules will also make it difficult for athletes like two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya to compete.
Russia doping suspension lifted, but war ban keeps athletes out
The Russian Athletics Federation is still excluded from international competition due to a ban over the war in Ukraine.