Formula E CEO eyes big opportunity for circuit with first night race in Tokyo

As with last year’s E-Prix, the 2026 edition will be a doubleheader held at the Tokyo Street Circuit, around the Big Sight exhibition center by the Tokyo Bay waterfront.

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Ukrainian officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision

Six Russians and four Belarusians will be allowed to take part under their own flags at the Milano Cortina Paralympics rather than as neutral athletes.

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Alysa Liu only focused on her story at Milano Cortina Games

The 20-year-old Liu is 2.12 points behind teenager Ami Nakai, who topped Tuesday's short program ahead of her superstar teammate Kaori Sakamoto.

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Mikaela Shiffrin finds clarity on way to winning first Olympic gold since 2018

Shiffrin beat Camille Rast of Switzerland by 1.50 seconds — a gap almost as big as the total of the margins separating first and second in women’s Olympic slaloms since 1998.

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Australia faces rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Mitchell Marsh's team was embarrassed by Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka before a washed-out match sealed its ​elimination on Tuesday.

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Tales of perseverance abound in sumo’s hidden corners

Ahead of the spring tournament, meet three lower-division veterans whose careers reflect sumo’s quieter, grittier side.

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Tears, a pep talk and a nap: How Kihara and Miura rebounded to win gold

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara overcame despair to stage a stunning free skate comeback, fueled by belief and a timely nap.

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