Diving-Ukraine strips Lyskun of titles after Russia switch
Dec 5 : Ukraine's diving federation said it has stripped Sofiia Lyskun of her titles following her decision to switch allegiance to Russia.
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Flame for the Winter Games to be lit at Italy's presidential palace
ROME, Dec 5 : The Olympic flame will be lit on Friday morning in the square of Italy's presidential palace before starting its journey across the country ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.
Potapova switches allegiance to Austria from Russia
Dec 5 : Anastasia Potapova has become the latest Russian-born tennis player to switch international allegiance after the world number 51 said her application for Austrian citizenship was approved.
The world needs to respect African football, Mali coach Saintfiet says
Dec 4 : African football deserves greater respect, Mali coach Tom Saintfiet said, after FIFA's surprise decision to delay the release of players to their national teams ahead of this month's Africa Cup of Nations.
MLS commissioner Don Garber softens on pro/rel: 'Never say never' - ESPN
WASHINGTON — MLS commissioner Don Garber won't rule out adopting relegation and promotion while making clear such a decision is years or decades away.
Morocco look to youth and experience to prove Qatar World Cup success was no fluke
Dec 4 : Morocco head into Friday’s FIFA World Cup draw in Washington brimming with confidence, determined to build on their trailblazing run to the semi-finals in Qatar 2022 and prove their rise is no accident.
Springbok lock Etzebeth gets 12-match ban for eye gouge
Dec 4 : South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has received a 12-match suspension for his eye gouge on Wales flanker Alex Mann, ruling him out until April, but maintained his actions were not intentional.
Golovkin, Tarver, Benn headline boxing's 2026 Hall of Fame class - ESPN
Gennadiy Golovkin, the power puncher who made a record-tying 20 consecutive middleweight title defenses, was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Thursday.