England bowler Carse to serve three-month ban over betting
England and Durham bowler Brydon Carse will serve a three-month suspension over historical betting on matches following an anti-corruption investigation by the Cricket Regulator.
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France filed preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans
French authorities on Friday raised preliminary terrorism charges against an 18-year-old accused of a plot targeting spectators attending soccer games at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The interior minister said it was the first such thwarted plot targeting the Games, which start in eight weeks as France is on its highest threat alert level.
Ellis hails new FIFA rules around pregnancy, adoption and menstruation
MANCHESTER, England : FIFA's new pay regulations to support female players and coaches through pregnancy, adoption and maternity leave are a big step for women who have struggled to juggle children and career, said former U.S. coach Jill Ellis.
French police arrest man over Olympic soccer attack plan - ESPN
The French interior minister said Friday that security authorities have foiled a plan to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics.
Indian federation joins World Boxing
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has joined World Boxing, both bodies said on Friday, days after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) highlighted the sport's need for a "credible, well-governed" international federation.
Monaco's Camara handed 4-match ban for taping over LGBTQ+ logo - ESPN
Monaco's Mohamed Camara has been suspended for four matches, the French football league (LFP) said on Thursday, after an LGBTQ+ support logo on the Mali international's shirt was covered up during a Ligue 1 match.
World Cup Qualifiers: NFF moves to teach Super Eagles reversed national anthem
Chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are racing against time to ensure Super Eagles stars learn and perfect the reversed national anthem barely seven days before their World Cup qualifiers against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo, The Guardian can report.
Sports Ministry Okays Vinesh Phogat's Request To Include Strength and Conditioning Coach in Hungary Training Camp
Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) have approved Asian Games gold medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat's proposal to include strength and conditioning coach Wayne Patrick Lombard for the international training camp in Hungary from June 10 to 21. "Vinesh, who will be competing in 50kg division in the Paris Olympics, had requested for assistance towards Lombard's airfare, visa fees, board and lodging and local transport in Hungary," the ministry release read. She will also be competing in the United World Wrestling 2nd Ranking Series - Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial from June 6 to 9 in Budapest.