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Olympic coaches sanctioned in international investigation of abuse in Azerbaijan rhythmic gymnastics
A four-year investigation into alleged physical, verbal and psychological abuse of rhythmic gymnasts in Azerbaijan led to the former Olympic team head coach, who is now a government minister, getting an eight-year international ban from the sport.
Netflix signs U.S. broadcast deal with FIFA for Women's World Cup in 2027, 2031
FIFA has signed Netflix to a United States broadcast deal for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil plus the 2031 edition that could be played in the U.S.
IOC publishes manifestos of 7 candidates running to be president and lead Olympics
The seven candidates running for International Olympic Committee president had their manifestos published on Thursday, and one - World Athletics president Sebastian Coe - is offering to take just half of the eight-year mandate on offer and stand again in 2029.
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Men's World Cup
Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer. Its bid was the only candidate and acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations.
What you need to know ahead of FIFA's revamped Club World Cup draw
European powers Real Madrid and Manchester City, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, recently crowned South American champion Botafogo and top clubs from Asia, Africa and Oceania are among the teams who are in the draw for FIFA's revamped Club World Cup taking place in the U.S. in 2025.
IOC move on election rules puts up legal hurdles to Coe running for top Olympic job
In a move by the IOC that apparently could block Sebastian Coe as an expected presidential candidate, the Olympic governing body has clarified its complex election rules before a deadline Sunday to enter the race.
WADA has at least 3 more weeks to appeal case that exonerated U.S. Open champ Jannik Sinner of doping
The World Anti-Doping Agency has yet to decide whether to appeal the decision to exonerate U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner of blame for his positive steroid tests, and has another three weeks to do so.
IOC president Thomas Bach plans to leave office next year, says Olympics needs a change
IOC president Thomas Bach plans to leave office next year, telling the membership Saturday that the Olympics will be "best served with a change in leadership."
U.S. figure skaters upgrade to 2022 Olympic gold in Valieva case, Canadians eyeing bronze
The United States figure skating team was formally confirmed as gold medallists from the 2022 Olympics by a sports court ruling Thursday, while the Canadian team is still awaiting a verdict in a separate appeal to be upgraded from fourth to third.
France to get conditional approval Wednesday to host 2030 Winter Olympics
France will get just a partial Olympic win Wednesday when its bid to host the 2030 Winter Games is presented to IOC members.