It's a big year for Canada's 2026 Winter Olympic contenders
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Squabble grows as U.S. government holds back 2024 funding from World Anti-Doping Agency
The U.S. government did not pay the more than $3.6 million US due to the World Anti-Doping Agency in 2024, making good on a long-running threat anchored in unhappiness with the global watchdog's handling of cases involving Chinese swimmers and others.
Deschamps says he will step down as France coach in 2026
France’s 2018 World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps announced on Wednesday he will leave his post after the 2026 finals.
Trump repeats musings about taking control of Canada and Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump has repeated his seemingly far-fetched suggestions that the US should take over Greenland and Canada, the latter coming hours after long-standing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation.
Russian men are paying tattoo artists for facial scars 'to look more masculine'
More and more Russian men are paying tattooists to give them cosmetic scars to make them appear more masculine, according to local media.
Peru's Top Scorer Paolo Guerrero Retires From International Football
Peru's record goalscorer Paolo Guerrero on Tuesday announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41. "The national team needs new people, new faces. What people are asking for are new players, so let's give the youngsters a chance," Guerrero told reporters. Guerrero made his national team debut against Bolivia in October 2004. He is Peru's all-time leading scorer with 40 goals in 125 appearances.
Australian Open 2025: Who are the other men's contenders to look out for?
Contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday:
Brittney Griner 'to go back working year-round' with Unrivaled - ESPN
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner said she's has had an enjoyable WNBA offseason — highlighted by time with her infant son, Bash — but she's also thankful to be going back to work.