Zidane’s son switches allegiance to Algeria and looks to play in World Cup
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France's Fourcade lands another gold 15 years late after Russian medals reallocated
MILAN - France's retired multiple Olympic biathlon champion Martin Fourcade has added another gold medal to his collection 15 years after the Vancouver 2010 Games, following the reallocation of Russian Evgeny Ustyugov's medals due to doping violations.
Russians, Belarusians will compete as neutral athletes at 2026 Winter Olympics, says IOC
MILAN, Italy : Russians will compete as neutral independent athletes without a national flag or anthem at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday, maintaining the same sanctions as the Paris Summer Games last year.
Newcastle's Wissa faces month on sidelines with knee injury, says Howe
Newcastle United have suffered an injury blow with their new striker Yoane Wissa sidelined for at least another four weeks after suffering a knee injury on international duty with DR Congo, manager Eddie Howe said on Friday.
Sailing-Sweden's Artemis Racing to join 2026 SailGP Championship
Artemis Racing will enter the 2026 season of the SailGP Championship, the Swedish sailing team announced on Friday.
Terland treble sees Man United reach Women's Champions League for first time
MANCHESTER, England :Manchester United striker Elisabeth Terland scored a hat-trick as the hosts overturned a one-goal deficit from the first leg when they beat Norway's SK Brann 3-0 on Thursday to qualify for the Women's Champions League group stage for the first time.
Canadian men jump to record No. 26 in FIFA rankings
The Canadian men's soccer team continues its record climb, jumping two places to No. 26 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami close to contract extension: reports
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are reviewing the final details of a contract extension that would keep the Argentine soccer great with the club into at least 2026 and possibly beyond, according to multiple reports on Thursday.