Boxing's inclusion in LA 2028 Games to be decided next year - IOC's Bach
PARIS :A decision on boxing's inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has to be made in 2025, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Friday.
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Tinubu mourns former CAF President, Issa Hayatou
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, sent condolences to the family of Mr. Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday.
Vilified by French, Joel Embiid expects fun Olympic hoops final - ESPN
PARIS — The crowds for France's upset victories over Canada and Germany this week at Bercy Arena on the banks of the Seine in the French capital have been electric this week. And Saturday's gold medal game against Team USA is expected to bring a new level of energy both because of the opponent and their villain.
PSG sign Ecuadorian defender Pacho from Frankfurt
Paris St Germain have signed Ecuadorian centre back Willian Pacho from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on a contract until 2029, the Ligue 1 champions said on Friday.
"It Wasn't Possible For A Decision...": CAS Issues Statement On Vinesh Phogat's Appeal
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal to be awarded the silver medal in the women's wrestling 50kg competition in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was accepted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which has issued its first official statement. Vinesh, who will be represented by renowned senior counsels Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania, filed a plea before the CAS ad hoc division at 2:00 PM on Friday. The CAS has confirmed that there was no time to annul her disqualification from the Olympic Games, due to the paucity of time.
Botswana declares half-day holiday to mark first Olympic gold
PARIS: The president of Botswana declared Friday afternoon a public holiday to celebrate Letsile Tebogo taking the country's first Olympic gold medal by winning the 200m sprint in Paris on Thursday (Aug 8).
South Africa aims to launch professional women's league next year
South Africa Rugby announced plans on Friday to launch a women's professional league with up to 150 players as early as next year, saying it wanted to match "amazing strides" in the women's game around the world.
Biden hosts World Series champion Rangers at White House - ESPN
WASHINGTON — The Texas Rangers visited the White House on Thursday to celebrate their 2023 World Series victory with President Joe Biden, who noted that the team was making a triumphant return to the city where its franchise was born.