WTA roundup: Danielle Collins wins twice in Charleston
Danielle Collins extended her winning streak to 10 matches, winning twice on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Credit One Charleston (S.C.) Open.
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Wrestling-Russia's Sadulaev ruled ineligible to compete in Olympic qualifiers
Russia's two-times Olympic champion Abdulrashid Sadulaev will not be allowed to compete in the European OG Qualifiers in Baku after United World Wrestling (UWW) on Thursday found new information about his support of the Ukraine-Russia war.
Trump-proof plan for NATO? Alliance looks to take over US-led efforts to arm Ukraine
We ask about plans to Trump-proof the military alliance in the face of a Russia that's expected to go on the offensive in Ukraine.
IOC sets 'early 2025' deadline to keep boxing in Los Angeles Olympics - ESPN
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday said it needs to find a suitable new international boxing body by early next year or else risk boxing dropping out of the Olympics for the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
Ukraine calls to remove Russian wrestlers from Olympic Qualifiers in Paris – Sports Ministry
The Youth and Sports Ministry of Ukraine, the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine (NOC) and the Ukrainian Wrestling Association call on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Wrestling Federation to expel neutral Russian athletes who support the war from qualifying tournaments for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament: R Praggnanandhaa Enters As India's Best Bet
Teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa will enter as the favourite among the three Indian participants in the Candidates chess tournament that will get underway from Wednesday to decide the challenger for the next world championship match. After nearly 35 years as many as three Indians - Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Vidit Gujrathi -- have qualified for the most prestigious event of the year that has just eight participants. According to an expert, India is the new Russia of the chess world, as in the past such dominance was only shown by Russian players.
Russia says IOC chief Bach discredits world sport
MOSCOW : Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Wednesday of discrediting international sport and contradicting the principles of the Olympic movement.
England and Scotland supporters warned about German beer ahead of Euro 2024
England and Scotland football supporters are being told to watch out for German beer at the Euro 2024 this summer, as it's stronger than what they're used to.