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Success of the Women's Tour: A Tour de France with its Own Identity
The Tour de France Femmes has rapidly become a success story, marked by an intense duel between Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and Demi Vollering, captivating audiences and attracting significant investment.
Italian long jumper Mattia Furlani was forced to withdraw from the European Championships in Birmingham after sustaining a right hamstring injury during his first qualifying attempt. He left the stadium in a wheelchair, ending his competition prematurely.
Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, seeking to become the first African city to stage the sport's flagship event. The Kenyan capital faces competition from London, Rome and Munich for hosting rights.
Former coach Christian Martin has endorsed a potential partnership between Galatasaray target Can Uzun and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, believing their complementary skills would create a potent attacking force for the Turkish champions.
Indiana University's football program, once the losingest in major college football history, finished the season undefeated and won the first CFP National Championship in IU football history.
Rybakina, Gauff advance to Toronto quarterfinals
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina and American Coco Gauff reach the Canadian Open quarter-finals in Toronto.
Nigeria's Super Falcons, despite a quarter-final defeat in the 2026 WAFCON, still have a pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup through a two-stage play-off system.
New Zealand centre Billy Proctor will return home from his side's tour of South Africa after scans revealed a fractured shoulder sustained in the 38-21 victory over the Stormers in Cape Town on Friday.
Umair Arif, a 17-year-old Pakistani squash player, won the Hong Kong Junior Squash Open Under-17 title by defeating England's Luke McBride in a five-game final.
World number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, the Italian has announced.
IGP Disu receives Commonwealth Games Champion Ezekiel Nathaniel
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu welcomed Commonwealth Games 400m Hurdles champion, Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, celebrating his achievement as a testament to the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to sports.
Algeria and Morocco have secured their spots in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, following their victories in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. This marks Algeria's first-ever qualification for the global tournament.
(PREVIEW) Nigeria, Cameroon clash: Key WAFCON stats, head-to-head
Defending champions Nigeria are set to face Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the winner automatically qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Trackhouse Racing's Raul Fernandez won the British MotoGP on Sunday, leading from the start after occupying second position on the grid. Championship leader Jorge Martin lost ground when his ride-height device failed to disengage at Turn One.
Spain's La Liga is set to kick off its 2026-2027 season with several compelling storylines, including Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid and Barcelona's bid for a third consecutive title.
FIFA has issued a warning against a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine President Gianni Infantino, following a bitter standoff over his leadership and a collapsed proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights.
Iran's women's national football team faces significant uncertainty regarding its head coach, Marzieh Jafari, whose contract expired after the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, with the next FIFA international window fast approaching.
Tractor football club has announced the appointment of Javad Nekounam as their new head coach, replacing Mohammad Rabiei who departed by mutual consent, as the club seeks to strengthen its position and achieve ambitions.
Darderi to face Nakashima in Montreal quarterfinals
Italian tennis player Luciano Darderi defeated Nuno Borges of Portugal to advance to the quarter-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters. Darderi will face Brandon Nakashima in the next round.
Shnaider upsets Pegula to book Toronto quarter-final with Swiatek
Diana Shnaider upset world number three Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-3 to reach the WTA Toronto Masters quarterfinals, where she will face Poland's Iga Swiatek. Shnaider took 73 minutes to dispatch Pegula and improve to 3-3 in WTA career matches against top-five rivals.
Women's AFCON 2026: Algeria and Morocco Advance to Semi-finals and Qualify for 2027 World Cup
Algeria and Morocco have secured their places in the semi-finals of the Women's AFCON 2026 by defeating Ivory Coast and South Africa, respectively. Both nations also clinched direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Why Women Shouldn't Blindly Follow Men in the Tour de France
The Tour de Femmes has been a success, but the organizers are facing criticism for only broadcasting three of the nine stages. The women's cycling team is developing its own story, with a more open competition and unpredictable race outcomes. The current format, with seve…
The Saudi Pro League (Douri Roshan) is set to kick off its new season 2026-2027, with a high level of anticipation from Arab and global football fans. The league has seen significant development in recent years, particularly since the arrival of Portuguese superstar Crist…
Jorge Messi, the father of football star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer's family confirmed to Reuters.
Fifa reversed plans to sell a minority stake in the World Cup to tech investors led by Thrive Eternal, a spin-off of AI-focused Thrive Capital, after facing fierce opposition. The investment group believed sports, particularly football, are 'AI-proof' due to their unique …
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Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr has agreed to a contract extension with Spanish giants Real Madrid until 2032, putting an end to speculation about his future.
Japan's Ambassador to Iran, Tsukada Tamaki, has pledged full support for Iran's sports delegation to participate smoothly in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, addressing logistical and financial concerns raised by Iran's National Olympic Committee.
CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Rangers, Rivers United, 3SC, El-Kanemi learn continental opponents
Nigerian clubs Rangers and Rivers United will compete in the CAF Champions League, while Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors are in the CAF Confederation Cup. They have learned their preliminary round opponents.
The quarter-final fixtures for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have been confirmed, featuring a highly anticipated match between defending champions Nigeria and Cameroon. These crucial matches will determine which four teams qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women…