A new figure skating season begins with Canada rebuilding
The backbone of the international figure skating season gets underway this Friday as the Grand Prix tour opens in France.
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Sweden explores visa curbs on Russian, Belarusian athletes
Oct 21 : Sweden is examining whether it can refuse visas to Russian and Belarusian athletes seeking to compete in international sporting events on its soil, the country's migration minister told Reuters on Wednesday, potentially blocking competitors cleared to take part by their governing bodies.
Two uncapped players named in Ireland squad for Nations Championship
DUBLIN, Oct 21 : Ireland named the uncapped Ulster pair of Jamie Benson and James McNabney in a 36-man squad for next month's Nations Championship games, but are also missing injured personnel, including skipper Caelan Doris.
Barca blow as Olmo out for four weeks
Oct 21 : Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will be sidelined for around four weeks after sustaining a left adductor injury during Tuesday's 4-2 Champions League defeat by Paris St Germain, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday.
Dakar Rally 2027 will move from Saudi Arabia to Africa, sources say
PARIS, Oct 21 : The Dakar Rally will return to Africa for its 49th edition due to the situation in the Middle East and in particular in Saudi Arabia, where the race has been held since 2020, three people involved in the World Rally-Raid Championship told Reuters.
Players to face stricter anti-doping whereabouts rules from 2027
Oct 21 : Tennis players will lose a longstanding exemption from strict anti-doping whereabouts requirements during tournaments from January 2027, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Wednesday.
Bowler Shami not giving up hope of India return
Oct 21 : Mohammed Shami said he was determined to work his way back into the India team after the injury-plagued fast bowler was again left out of the squad for their multi-format tour of New Zealand.
Persija Didenda Puluhan Juta, The Jakmania Dilarang Away Setengah Musim
Persija Jakarta dan suporternya, The Jakmania, dijatuhi sanksi oleh Komite Disiplin (Komdis) PSSI imbas kericuhan dalam laga melawan Persita Tangerang. Persija didenda, sedangkan The Jakmania dilarang mendampingi tim saat menjalani laga tandang selama setengah musim Super League 2026/2027.