FIFA says opening probe into Argentina players' racist chants
"FIFA is aware of a video circulating on social media and the incident is being looked into," a spokesperson for world football's governing body said.
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Nadal beats Swedish great Borg's son Leo in singles return at Bastad
Former world number one Rafa Nadal marked his return to singles tennis with a 6-3 6-4 win over Leo Borg, the son of Swedish great Bjorn Borg, to reach the last 16 in Bastad as he continues his preparations for the Paris Olympics.
Chelsea condemn Enzo Fernandez's 'discriminatory' chant - ESPN
Chelsea have condemned all discriminatory behaviour and have instigated an internal disciplinary procedure in the wake of Argentina's derogatory song about French players, the club said in a statement.
Australian Taylor hopes to make champion mum proud at Paris Olympics
MELBOURNE : Australian swimmer Kai Taylor will hope to leave Paris with an Olympic medal or two to add to the family trophy cabinet already crammed with his mother Hayley Lewis's prizes.
The Seine is typically filthy. What to know before Olympic swimmers dive in
Over eight days in August 1900, dozens of swimmers dove into the muddy waters of the Seine River in Paris to compete in the second Olympic Games. Cheering crowds packed the riverbank, as the strong downstream current carried athletes to impossibly fast finish times.
Nadal on entry list for US Open after missing event for four years
The 38-year-old Spanish left-hander has a protected ranking of ninth to put himself into the field for the Flushing Meadows fortnight, which begins on August 26.
Denise O'Sullivan wants more games in Cork after 'special' win
Denise O'Sullivan has called for more Republic of Ireland matches to be played at Páirc Uí Chaoimh after an electric atmosphere powered the Girls in Green past France on Tuesday evening.
Japan Footballer Kaishu Sano Arrested For Alleged Sex Assault: Reports
Japan footballer Kaishu Sano has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman, local media reported on Wednesday. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder and two friends, also in their 20s, allegedly sexually assaulted the woman at a hotel in Tokyo on Sunday, Japan public broadcaster NHK and other media reported, citing unnamed police sources. After responding to a call immediately after the alleged assault from the woman, reported to be in her 30s, police arrested the three near the hotel, the reports said.