Russians remain barred from luge at 2026 Games even as neutrals
Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to qualify for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics even as neutrals, the International Luge Federation (FIL) said after a vote on Wednesday.
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England women to avoid 'awful' social media at European Championship
BURTON UPON TRENT, England :Alessia Russo, Lauren James and Lucy Bronze are among members of the England women's football team who plan to avoid social media at next month's European Championship in Switzerland because of its toxic environment.
Hosts England face Sri Lanka in 2026 Women's T20 World Cup opener
Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 while holders New Zealand begin their title defence against the West Indies a day later, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.
Argentina bring in several new faces for Lions clash in Dublin
Argentina have named a much-changed line-up with a first start for centre Justo Piccardo in their one-off test against the British & Irish Lions in Dublin on Friday, and three potential debutants off the bench.
Former champion Kvitova handed Wimbledon wildcard
LONDON :Two times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has been handed a wildcard to the women's singles draw after being ranked too low for direct entry, organisers said on Wednesday.
Ice hockey-Canada's Stanley Cup dry spell stretches to 32 years as Edmonton flops in Finals
NEW YORK :The Florida Panthers extended Canada's agonizing Stanley Cup drought to 32 years with a 5-1 win over Edmonton in Game Six on Tuesday, a second straight Finals defeat for the Oilers which left their fans devastated and players searching for answers.
Singapore fencer Juliet Heng clinches historic silver at Asian Fencing Championships
SINGAPORE: Singapore fencer Juliet Heng registered Singapore's best-ever finish at any edition of the Asian Fencing Championships on Wednesday (Jun 18) after she clinched a silver in the women's sabre event in Bali, Indonesia.
Liverpool begin Premier League title defence against Bournemouth, Arsenal visit Man Utd
Liverpool will begin their Premier League title defence when they host Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15 while last season's runners-up Arsenal visit Manchester United two days later, England's top flight said on Wednesday.