Paris 2024 Olympics: Russia & Belarus athletes will not be part of opening ceremony
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Quick Glance: IOC Excludes Russians from Olympic Parade
- Russian athletes are allowed to participate as neutral athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris, but are not permitted to attend the opening ceremony.
- Athletes from Russia and Belarus are also excluded from the opening parade due to the Russian war in Ukraine.
- Participants from these countries must compete under a neutral flag, are not allowed to display national symbols, and undergo strict scrutiny to ensure no connections to the army or security agencies.
- The Russian Olympic Committee is suspended, and Russian politicians and top sports officials have no access to the Olympic competitions.
Brazil's Barbosa banned for anti-doping fraud attempt: Flamengo and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa is suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraud.
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Fear, faith, friendship: Inside F1’s most precious relationship: When the lights go out, a Formula 1 driver is alone - apart from one connection ...
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Miami Open: Three-time champion Victoria Azarenka sets up semi-final with Elena Rybakina
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Quick Glance: Azarenka Battles Through to Miami Open Semis, Rybakina Beats Sakkari
- Three-time Miami Open champion Victoria Azarenka faced a tough battle against Yulia Putintseva, securing her spot in the semi-finals with a 7-6 (7/4), 1-6, 6-3 victory.
- The 34-year-old Azarenka, who triumphed in Miami in 2009, 2011, and 2016, had to confront not only the determined performance of the Moscow-born Kazakh player but also a significant disruption during the match due to technical issues.
South Korea's Son released after detention in China: South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho is released after being detained in China in relation to a bribery case ...
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Forest docked four points for financial rules breach: Nottingham Forest receive an immediate four-point deduction for breaching Premier League profit and ...
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Quick Glance: Penalty Imposed on Nottingham Forest for Financial Rule Violation
- Nottingham Forest faced a penalty of four points for violating the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.
- The immediate deduction of points resulted in Forest slipping below Luton Town into the Premier League's relegation zone.
- Following Everton's loss of 10 points in November, reduced to six after an appeal, Forest became the second top-flight team penalized for PSR breaches.
- The hearing for Forest took place on March 7 and 8, with an anticipated appeal against the decision.
Rose Amankwaah: The London nurse who was an African sprint champion: Meet Matron Rose Amankwaah, a former medallist at the Commonwealth Games who has spent ...
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Quick Glance: Rose Amankwaah: From African Sprint Queen to London Nurse
- Rose Amankwaah, former sprinter for Ghana, is on the brink of retiring from her job in the NHS in Britain.
- Despite her stellar career in healthcare, Amankwaah was already breaking records before her nursing career began.
- From running to nursing: Amankwaah's medical career blossomed as her athletic career came to an end.
- After nearly 50 years at the same hospital, Amankwaah will finally hang up her gown in the coming days and enter retirement.
Pant makes return as Kings beat Capitals in IPL: India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant makes his first appearance since December 2022 in Delhi Capitals' Indian Premier ...
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Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to defend title: World number two Carlos Alcaraz defends his Indian Wells title with a straight-set win over ...
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Quick Glance: Alcaraz vs. Sinner: Who Will Win in Indian Wells?
- Sinner has been playing better than Alcaraz for the past six months, with Alcaraz's form fading after his Wimbledon win.
- Alcaraz has the talent to beat anyone when playing well and could have advantages as an underdog on the slow hard courts of Indian Wells.
- Alcaraz has been working on his serve, potentially turning his only weakness into a strength, which could make a difference in a head-to-head matchup against Sinner.
- Alcaraz has the potential to improve and could challenge Sinner in a possible third masterpiece in the desert on Saturday.
Kamila Valieva: Russian figure skater given 56 medications and supplements over two years
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Trailblazer Cavallo gets engaged on pitch: Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo says "it felt right to share this special moment on the pitch" after ...
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Quick Glance: Football's First Openly Gay Player Announces Engagement After Touching Proposal
- Josh Cavallo became the first-ever top-flight footballer to come out as gay back in October 2021, with the midfielder announcing his engagement after a touching proposal.
- Cavallo enlisted the help of his club Adelaide United to surprise his partner Leighton Morrell with a proposal on the Coopers' Stadium pitch.
- The 24-year-old midfielder, who has been with Adelaide since 2021, has been a vocal advocate for LGBT+ rights and was supported by the legalization of same-sex marriage in Australia in December 2017.
- Cavallo came out as gay in October 2021, becoming the first-ever top-flight player to do so, and continues to use his platform to promote inclusivity in football.
Italy consign Wales to first Wooden Spoon in 21 years: Italy beat Wales in Cardiff to achieve their most successful Six Nations and consign their hosts to their ...
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Quick Glance: Italy Triumphs Over Wales, Securing First Wooden Spoon in 21 Years
- Italy defeated Wales in Cardiff, achieving their most successful Six Nations and condemning their hosts to their first Wooden Spoon in 21 years.
- Under the guidance of Gonzalo Quesada, Italy bounced back from initial defeats by England and Ireland to secure an away draw against France and victories against Scotland and Wales.
- Wales has faced 12 defeats in the last 13 tournament games, dropping to 10th in the world rankings as Italy climbs to eighth.
- Warren Gatland, who returned in December 2022, has struggled with only one win in 10 Six Nations matches, compounded by the retirements of key players posing challenges for the team.
Wilfried Nathan Doualla: Cameroonian midfielder accused of age cheating: A Cameroonian club defends Wilfried Nathan Doualla after the midfielder was accused of ...
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Luis Boa Morte: Fulham coach to take charge of Guinea-Bissau: Fulham first team coach Luis Boa Morte will leave his role with the Premier League side at the end ...
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African Games: Ghana hopes legacy will outlive current economic woes: Ghana is spending almost $250m hosting the African Games, and the country's outlay amid a ...
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Quick Glance: African Games: Ghana balancing legacy and economic challenges
- The 13th African Games in Ghana face scrutiny due to high costs amidst economic turmoil.
- President Akufo-Addo emphasizes the lasting legacy of hosting the Games despite current economic woes.
- Only eight sports are using the Games as qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics.
- Ghana aims to attract sports tourism and become a regional hub in West Africa.
Luke Littler hits nine-darter as he wins Belgian Open: Luke Littler hits a nine-darter as he wins the Belgian Open on his European Tour debut on Sunday night.
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia says it has been offered £100m to help stage 2026 event
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Spencer Leniu: Sydney Roosters prop banned for eight weeks for racially abusing Ezra Mam
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Five Champions League match-ups to look forward to: This season's Champions League quarter-finals have mouth-watering match-ups wherever you look ...
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Match Preview: Plymouth Argyle (A): Preston North End will see in the final international break of the season with a first trip to Plymouth Argyle since 2010.
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Simona Halep to return at Miami Open after ban reduced: Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep will play at the Miami Open this month after her four-year doping ...
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Quick Glance: Simona Halep's Reduced Doping Ban
- Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep's four-year doping ban has been shortened to nine months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- This ruling allows Romanian former world number one Halep, 32, to make an immediate comeback to tennis.
- While her case was partially upheld, Cas determined that Halep did not intentionally use roxadustat.
- Throughout, Halep maintained her innocence despite winning the 2018 French Open and Wimbledon in 2019.
Jake Paul v Mike Tyson: YouTuber to face former world boxing champion in July: YouTuber Jake Paul announces he will face former world champion Mike Tyson in a ...
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Quick Glance: Jake Paul to face Mike Tyson in Netflix live boxing match
- Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion, will face Jake Paul.
- The boxing match will be streamed exclusively on Netflix on July 20.
- Netflix solidifies its status as a premier streaming platform for sports.
- The event will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Juventus' Pogba banned for four years for doping: Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is banned from football for four years for a doping offence.
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Quick Glance: Paul Pogba Receives Four-Year Ban for Doping
- Following a positive drug test last year, former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was handed a four-year ban.
- His return to Juventus in 2022 ended in a debacle.
- Pogba, once the most expensive player globally, has undergone a remarkable career trajectory.
- Despite winning the World Cup with France, he struggled to replicate his success at United and departed the club in 2022.
Christian Horner: Red Bull team principal denies claims again after alleged messages leak
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2023 African Games: Could future Olympic stars lose out as organisers row?: As the 13th African Games begin in Ghana, BBC Sport Africa speaks to stars and key ...
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Christian Horner: Jos Verstappen says controversy 'driving team apart': The controversy surrounding Red Bull boss Christian Horner is "driving people apart" ...
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Pride sign Banda in second-biggest women's transfer: Zambia forward Barbra Banda joins Orlando Pride for £581,000 - the second-most expensive women's transfer in ...
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Saudi Arabia launches formal 2034 World Cup bid: Saudi Arabia, the only contender for the 2034 World Cup, formally launches its bid for the tournament.
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PSG striker Mbappe agrees to join Real Madrid: Paris St-Germain and France striker Kylian Mbappe is set to receive a £128m signing-on bonus and earn almost £13m ...
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Quick Glance: Mbappe Leaving: PSG's Future
- Mbappe, PSG's last galactico, impactful on and off the field, will profoundly affect the team.
- After announcing departure and being dropped by Luis Enrique, new opportunities arise.
- His absence in league matches could ease rotation and bring about changes.
- PSG needs to prepare for life without Mbappe as he will depart in the summer.
Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum: Marathon world record holder dies in road accident: Kelvin Kiptum, 24, was killed alongside his coach near the Kenyan town of Eldoret ...
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Quick Glance: World Marathon Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Kenyan Car Crash
- World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach tragically pass away in a car accident in Kenya.
- Kiptum loses control of his vehicle in Kaptagat, southwest Kenya, at 11pm local time.
- Tributes pour in for Kiptum from figures like Raila Odinga and Sebastian Coe.
- Kiptum's world record of 2:00:35 officially ratified by World Athletics.
Lewis Hamilton: Seven-time world champion on verge of shock move to Ferrari from Mercedes
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Quick Glance: Mercedes to Discuss Hamilton's F1 Engineer Before Ferrari Move
- Mercedes will discuss the potential move of Lewis Hamilton's race engineer Peter Bonnington to Ferrari.
- Bonnington would need to stay with Mercedes until the end of the season and then be available for Ferrari.
- Hamilton will find few familiar faces at Ferrari, as many key individuals from Mercedes have moved to Ferrari.
- A potential hiring of Bonnington at Ferrari would require a restructuring within the Mercedes team to find a new role for Riccardo Adami.
China cancels Argentina games amid Messi backlash: Chinese officials call off two Argentina friendlies after Lionel Messi failed to turn out for Inter Miami in ...
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Quick Glance: Chinese Cities Cancel Argentina Games Due to Messi No-Show
- Beijing and Hangzhou cancel Argentina friendlies after Messi's absence in Hong Kong.
- Beijing Football Association halts a game between Argentina and Ivory Coast.
- Messi is touring Asia with Inter Miami CF, missing out on money-making matches.
- The Hong Kong game cancellation sparked speculation about Messi and Chinese politicians.
Afcon 2023: Sebastien Haller bids to cap return from cancer in final for Ivory Coast
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Afcon 2023: Nigeria and South Africa ready to resume rivalry: Three-time African champions Nigeria will rekindle their continental rivalry with South Africa in ...
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Quick Glance: Football Safety Dispute: South Africa Criticizes Nigeria
- South Africa disputes the warning issued by the Nigerian High Commission to Nigerian football fans.
- Long-standing rivalry between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana.
- South Africa emphasizes the absence of soccer hooliganism history in matches against Nigeria.
- Nigeria has not yet responded to the statement from South African officials.
Afcon 2023: Who are the winners and losers from compelling finals?: BBC Sport Africa takes a look at the winners and losers from Afcon 2023 ...
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Afcon 2023: Grand finale awaits between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria: Ivory Coast face fellow former champions Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final in ...
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Kamila Valieva: Russian figure skater given four-year ban for doping: A four-year ban is handed to teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva following an ...
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Quick Glance: US to Receive Gold Medals After Valieva's Olympic Disqualification
- The U.S. Olympic figure skating team will receive gold medals following Russian skater Kamila Valieva's disqualification for doping at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.
- The IOC will award the U.S. the gold for the team competition, which was thrown into turmoil after Valieva’s positive test from six weeks before the competition was revealed.
- The USOPC received an email from the IOC stating that the medals will be awarded according to the ranking established by the International Skating Union.
- The Americans who will receive the gold medals are Evan Bates, Karen Chen, Nathan Chen, Madison Chock, Zachary Donohue, Brandon Frazier, Madison Hubbell, Alexa Knierim, and Vincent Zhou.
Simona Halep: Former world number one's appeal against doping ban to begin: Former world number one Simona Halep's appeal against a four-year doping ban will be ...
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Quick Glance: Simona Halep: Fighting Against Doping Ban
- The hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) is commencing with Simona Halep's personal and remote presence.
- Halep has been banned by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) due to two separate doping infractions.
England emphatically beaten but India fear them - Agnew: England's 106-run defeat by India in the second Test was emphatic but the hosts will still fear them ...
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Historic Messi napkin to be auctioned for £300,000: The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed will be auctioned - with a ...
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Afcon 2023: Can African heavyweights survive semi-finals?: With a recent Africa Cup of Nations triumph apiece, can Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast reach the final ...
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India's Rahul and Jadeja to miss second Test: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and batter KL Rahul have been ruled out of the second Test against England.
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Afcon 2023: Brentford's Yoane Wissa hails DR Congo's 'togetherness' after win over Egypt
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Sri Lanka Cricket's ICC suspension lifted: The International Cricket Council lifts its suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket - saying it is satisfied the body is no ...
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Afcon 2023: Six fans die in Guinea amid victory celebrations: Guinea's football federation calls for calm after six people die back home after celebrating their ...
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Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek stunned by Linda Noskova in third round: World number one Iga Swiatek is stunned by Czech 19-year-old Linda Noskova in the ...
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Quick Glance: Australian Open 2024: Linda Noskova Upsets Iga Swiatek
- Linda Noskova is making her first appearance in the main draw of the Australian Open
- The power of the world number 50 rocked Swiatek in the decider
- Noskova is the first teenager to defeat a world number one at a Grand Slam since Petra Kvitova in 2009
- Victoria Azarenka is the only Grand Slam finalist remaining in the top half after a victory over Jelena Ostapenko
England in India 2024: Fixtures, results and scorecards from England's five-Test tour of India.
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Winter Youth Olympics: Nigerian history-makers curlers battle for funding: Nigeria's history-making curling team needed private funding to secure their trip to ...
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Afcon 2023: Record breakers, shocks and sackings - what we've learned at the tournament so far
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Everton and Forest charged with financial breaches: The Premier League charges Everton and Nottingham Forest with breaking their profit and sustainability rules.
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Afcon 2023: Suspended Tanzania coach Adel Amrouche is 'one of us' says Mbwana Samatta
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Afcon 2023: Victor Osimhen asked William Troost-Ekong to take Nigeria penalty: William-Troost Ekong says he was asked to take Nigeria's decisive penalty against ...
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Mauritania v Angola: Live coverage of Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Mauritania and Angola (17:00 GMT).
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Rangers striker Sima out 'long term' with Afcon injury: Rangers manager Philippe Clement says Senegal striker Abdallah Sima will be out "long term" ...
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Bill Belichick: Legendary New England Patriots coach's exit confirmed: Legendary head coach Bill Belichick confirms he will leave the New England Patriots ...
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Quick Glance: Bill Belichick: Exit Confirmed After 24-Year Stint with New England Patriots
- Belichick has decided to leave following a disappointing season and the last place finish in the AFC East since 2000.
- Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady won a total of six Super Bowls together from 2001 to 2018.
- Despite previous success, the Patriots have only made the playoffs once since Brady's departure in 2020.
- Belichick's Patriots have had a losing record in three of the last four seasons.
Former England boss Eriksson has terminal cancer: Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has "best case a year" to live after being diagnosed ...
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Quick Glance: Sven-Goran Eriksson's Cancer Battle
- The former English national team coach has received a terminal cancer diagnosis.
- Doctors estimate he has at best a year left to live.
- The 75-year-old received the shocking diagnosis last year after a hospital stay.
- Eriksson expressed to the Swedish radio station P1: 'Everyone understands that I have a serious illness.'
Algeria v Burkina Faso: Live coverage of Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Algeria and Burkina Faso (14:00 GMT).
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Australian Open 2024: Emma Raducanu, Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka among storylines
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