Here's who's running for president of the IOC
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Britain in talks with UEFA to ease concerns over regulator plans, PM Starmer says
ROME : Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government was talking to UEFA over its concerns about Britain's proposals for a men's football regulator but he was confident the plans were within its rules and would not risk England's exclusion from Euro 2028.
Live updates as Eluned Morgan takes First Minister's Questions for first time
Eluned Morgan will face questions in the Senedd for the first time as First Minister today. Politicians have returned from their summer break and the normal weekly proceedings will resume. Every Tuesday the First Minister faces questions from politicians in the Senedd chamber in the twice-weekly plenary session.
DeMeco Ryans - Tackle that injured Joe Mixon 'definitely' hip-drop - ESPN
HOUSTON — Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, having reviewed film of the play, said Monday he believes running back Joe Mixon's ankle injury Sunday night was caused by Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards using the now-banned hip-drop tackle.
Athletics Legend Sebastian Coe Vies With Six Rivals For IOC Presidency
World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe is the highest profile of the seven candidates to have declared on Monday their bid to succeed International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. Coe will face stiff opposition from, amongst others, Kirsty Coventry, bidding to become the first woman and African to head the IOC, and cycling boss David Lappartient. The charismatic Briton, a two-time Olympic 1500 metres champion, also has challenges due to the rules laid down last week by the IOC Ethics Commission. Coe turns 68 on September 29 and although there is room for manoeuvre to raise the retirement age of IOC members and presidents to 74 he will be older than that come the end of an eight-year mandate.
Athletics Legend Sebastian Coe Vies With Six Rivals For IOC Presidency
World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe is the highest profile of the seven candidates to have declared on Monday their bid to succeed International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. Coe will face stiff opposition from, amongst others, Kirsty Coventry, bidding to become the first woman and African to head the IOC, and cycling boss David Lappartient. The charismatic Briton, a two-time Olympic 1500 metres champion, also has challenges due to the rules laid down last week by the IOC Ethics Commission. Coe turns 68 on September 29 and although there is room for manoeuvre to raise the retirement age of IOC members and presidents to 74 he will be older than that come the end of an eight-year mandate.
Coe, multi-millionaire Eliasch among seven candidates for IOC presidency
:World athletics chief Sebastian Coe, multi-millionaire and Olympic newcomer Johan Eliasch and Zimbabwe's Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry are among seven candidates for next year's International Olympic Committee presidency election, the IOC said on Monday.
'I love Taylor Swift!' trends as backlash against Donald Trump’s ‘hate’ post intensifies
Days after pop megastar Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has kicked the Swiftie nest by very presidentially posting on his Truth Social media account, in all-caps: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”