Ukraine warns it may boycott 2024 Olympics if Russians take part
The IOC has said it will 'explore a pathway' for Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in the Paris Games.
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‘Happy tears’ as Sania Mirza bows out of Australian Open
Mirza played her last Grand Slam match where she and her partner Bopanna lost the Australian Open mixed doubles final.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr demands punishment over hanged effigy
Effigy of the winger hanged from a bridge near the club's training ground before Real's meeting with rival Atletico.
Pakistani cricket star Babar Azam named player of the year
He was the only batter in international cricket who managed to cross more than 2,500 runs in all formats last year.
Djokovic’s father poses with tennis fans waving pro-Russia flags
The video emerged as police removed four people from the Australian Open tournament for displaying Russian flags.
Russian tennis star Khachanov defends Nagorno-Karabakh messages
Pro-Armenian sentiment expressed during the Australian Open sparks a complaint from Azerbaijan tennis officials.
Ronaldo makes long-awaited Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr
The 37-year-old Portuguese forward failed to score but his Riyadh-based club beat Ettifaq 1-0 to go top of the table.
Indian wrestlers end protest over sexual harassment
Wrestlers and supporters were accusing federation president of sexually and mentally harassing young female athletes.
Italian football club Juventus hit with points penalty
Record 36-time Italian champions will fall from third into 10th and could miss out on European football's next season.
Ticketless fans, organisers blamed for Iraq stadium stampede
Thousands of ticketless fans had gathered outside Basra International Stadium ahead of the Arabian Gulf Cup final.
Brazil footballer Dani Alves arrested over alleged sexual assault
Spanish court orders Alves to be held in custody after arrest for alleged sexual assault at a Barcelona nightclub.
Indian wrestlers accuse WFI chief, coaches of sexual harassment
Top Indian wrestlers organised sit-in protests against several coaches and sport's chief who is also Parliament member.
Deadly stampede at Basra stadium ahead of Gulf Cup final
Thousands of spectators gathered outside 65,000-capacity venue hosting match between Iraq and Oman.
Riyadh All-Star XI vs Paris Saint-German: All you need to know
As Ronaldo and Messi face off in Saudi Arabia, we take a look at when, where and how to watch the match.
Defending champion Rafael Nadal crashes out of Australian Open
The Spanish star, suffering from an injury, was beaten in the second round by American Mackenzie McDonald.
Saudi businessman pays $2.6m for Ronaldo-Messi match ticket
Proceeds of auctioned ticket for friendly between PSG and an all-star Saudi XI featuring Ronaldo will go to charity.
Australian Open bans Russian flag after Ukraine complaint
Ukraine's ambassador criticises display of the Russian flag during Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl's first round-match.
Iraq beat Qatar to set Gulf Cup final showdown with Oman
Iraq overcame Qatar 2-1 to book a place in Thursday's final against Oman, who edged Bahrain 1-0.
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open with knee injury
The mercurial tennis star will miss his home Grand Slam due to a knee injury that requires surgery.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup final
Barcelona win their first title since former player Xavi took over as the team’s coach in 2021.