Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa denials - ESPN
Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday.
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Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday.
Vanderbilt signs coach Clark Lea to new contract - ESPN
In the midst of a historic season for Vanderbilt, the school agreed to a new contract with coach Clark Lea with the aim of keeping Vanderbilt competitive with the top of the SEC.
10 SEA Games events moved to Bangkok after Songkhla flooding
SINGAPORE: Some events at the upcoming 33rd SEA Games will be shifted to Bangkok after days of severe flooding in the southern Thai province of Songkhla.
Afghan women athletes rebuild their sporting careers in Australia after fleeing Taliban rule
MELBOURNE: When the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan again four years ago, women and girls were swiftly barred from playing sports.
2026 NBA draft big board rankings: Top 100 prospects - ESPN
The onset of the 2025-26 men's college basketball season brings with it the debut of arguably the strongest NCAA freshman class in the past half-decade and a wave of excitement around the loaded 2026 draft class.
'A nightmare': Champion sprinter Bruny Surin shocked by McGill's athletics cuts
Bruny Surin thought it was a hoax.
Meet the 16-year-old gymnast who made sporting history for Singapore while taking her O-Levels
SINGAPORE: For most 16-year-olds, sitting for one of the biggest examinations of their lives would be stressful enough.