Rugby nations to decide on World Cup anthems after choir outcry
National rugby unions will be allowed to decide between the classic version of their anthem played at the World Cup or a new one sung by children, sources told AFP on Tuesday.
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Vibrance, rhythm and inclusivity: Lyon welcomes back Dance Biennale to its streets
The Dance Biennale has just opened in Lyon with its traditional parade, returning to the streets after the COVID years.
Ukraine war: Moscow 'targets' Black Sea ship, Poland Ukrainian grain ban, Baltics buys air defences
Estonia and Latvia on Monday struck a joint deal to purchase a German-made medium-range air defence system.
Al-Ittihad’s Karim Benzema misses Monday’s training session
RIYADH: French striker Karim Benzema, who captains Saudi football club Al-Ittihad, missed Monday’s training session due to the vacation granted to players during the international break. According to a media statement issued on Tuesday, Al-Ittihad resumed training after the vacation granted to the club’s international players by their Portuguese coach Nuno Santo during the break of the Saudi Professional League that coincided with FIFA days. Benzema is expected to join his teammates for Tuesday night training. Player Abdulrahman Al-Oubud, who only participated in the morning session, also missed the evening group training. Ranked third in the SPL behind leaders Al-Hilal and second-placed Al-Taawoun with 12 points, Al-Ittihad are preparing to face Al-Okhdood on Thursday in the match that brings them together in SPL’s sixth round, at Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Najran. Coach Santo is looking forward to the last two sessions ahead of the match to find the optimal lineup that will face Al-Okhdoud, in light of the confirmed absence of his compatriot Jota and Brazilian player Cornado due to injury. Al-Ittihad collected 12 points after winning four out of their five matches with only one home defeat against Al-Hilal in the previous round.
Ex World No 1 Simona Halep Gets Four-Year Doping Ban From Tennis
Former world number one Simona Halep has been given a four-year suspension from tennis for two doping offences, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Tuesday. The 31-year-old Romanian has been provisionally suspended since October last year after testing positive for the blood-boosting substance Roxadustat at the 2022 US Open. And in May the two-time Grand Slam singles champion was charged with a second anti-doping breach relating to irregularities in her Athlete Biological Passport (ABP). Both charges have been upheld by an independent tribunal.
LeBron James, Stephen Curry Among NBA Stars Eyeing Paris Olympics: Report
NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among several top players interested in competing for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics, according to multiple reports on Monday. Two-time Olympic champion and four-time NBA champion James has been recruiting fellow NBA stars for a US squad that seeks a fifth gold medal in a row next year in France, according to The Athletic. Curry, a four-time NBA champion guard with the Golden State Warriors, has expressed a desire to play on the Olympic squad guided by Warriors coach Steve Kerr, ESPN reported.
Voeller tasked with getting Euro 2024 hosts Germany back on track
Flick became the first Germany coach in history to be relieved of his duties after his side slumped to a 4-1 loss to Japan in Wolfsburg on Saturday, the latest in a run of poor results which included a group-stage exit at the World Cup in Qatar last year.
Botha: Ireland will be 'biggest obstacle' for the Springboks
France's opening Rugby World Cup win against New Zealand has heightened the importance of topping Pool B for both Ireland and South Africa, according to BJ Botha and James Downey.