Russian athletes falling behind rivals amid ongoing exile from world athletics

Russia last competed at an Olympics under its own flag at the 2016 Rio Games.

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F1 boss Stefano Domenicali praises new star Kimi Antonelli as sport draws big crowds

Nearly 3.7 million people had attended race weekends compared to 3.4 million at the same races ⁠in 2025, with Japan showing an increase of 18% and Britain 13%.

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French legend Zinedine Zidane to coach national team

Zidane, 54, entered coaching ​after his playing ⁠days, and his Real Madrid teams won three consecutive Champions Leagues finals (2016-18) and ⁠two LaLiga titles.

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UEFA hits out as FIFA plans minority stake sale

The proposal immediately drew fierce ⁠criticism from European governing body UEFA, which said it "crosses a line that football's governing institutions should never cross."

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‘Thrilled’ 76ers sign James with eyes on NBA title run

James, the NBA's all-time scoring leader set to begin his record 24th campaign in October, is a four-time NBA champion and four-time NBA Most Valuable Player.

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How cricket could become the IOC’s gateway to India

Cricket offers the International Olympic Committee something no recent addition has: direct access to a fan base of more than 2 billion people.

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Munetaka Murakami homers twice to help power White Sox to win over Astros

The outburst stopped a 14-game streak without a home run ​for Murakami, who continues to make progress after missing 35 games with a strained right hamstring.

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