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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

India in extremely high' doping risk bracket: Athletics Integrity Unit

India is now classified as a high-risk nation for anti-doping violations in athletics, requiring stricter compliance from its athletes.
#olympics
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Disgraceful': anger as World Aquatics allows Russia to compete under flag again

Swimming is the first Olympic sport to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flag since 2022, causing outrage in Ukraine.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Who will shape the global agenda the left or far right?

Left-leaning leaders in Barcelona and far-right figures in Milan represent opposing political perspectives on democracy and regulation in Europe.
#fifa
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

FIFA is considering asking Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids during the World Cup to protect attendees from immigration crackdowns.
World news
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

Gianni Infantino lays out World Cup 2026 demand as Iran's participation remains in doubt

Iran's participation in the World Cup 2026 is uncertain due to geopolitical tensions, despite FIFA president Gianni Infantino's assurances.
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup

Fifa's inflated train fares for the 2026 World Cup are criticized for negatively impacting fan experience and local economic benefits.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

FIFA is considering asking Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids during the World Cup to protect attendees from immigration crackdowns.
World news
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

Gianni Infantino lays out World Cup 2026 demand as Iran's participation remains in doubt

Iran's participation in the World Cup 2026 is uncertain due to geopolitical tensions, despite FIFA president Gianni Infantino's assurances.
US news
fromWIRED
19 hours ago

The Weird, Twisting Tale of How China Spied on Alysa Liu and Her Dad

A Chinese operative stalked a US figure skater's family, attempting to gather personal information under false pretenses.
#world-cup
fromFortune
1 day ago
World politics

The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed | Fortune

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Amnesty International warns Fifa World Cup risks becoming stage for repression'

The World Cup in North America risks becoming a stage for repression, according to Amnesty International's report urging urgent action for human rights protection.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Geopolitics may test the World Cup a new book draws lessons from the past

The World Cup transcends sport by intertwining national histories, politics, and cultures, creating a global phenomenon that simultaneously reflects and obscures geopolitical realities.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: World Cup Fuss Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey Transit charges $150 for train tickets to World Cup games, prompting criticism and highlighting local resource strain from FIFA's demands.
World politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed | Fortune

This year's World Cup is marked by unprecedented geopolitical tensions among the co-hosts: the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Questions are piling up ahead of a World Cup overshadowed by Trump

The uncertainty surrounding the World Cup is heightened by airport delays and political tensions, particularly regarding Iran's participation and visa restrictions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Amnesty International warns Fifa World Cup risks becoming stage for repression'

The World Cup in North America risks becoming a stage for repression, according to Amnesty International's report urging urgent action for human rights protection.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

First 'daylight' offside goal scored in Canada

The first goal under the daylight offside rule was scored in Canada, allowing a goal that would have been disallowed under standard rules.
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

Can Pro Athletes Bet on Sports They Don't Play in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

Professional athletes cannot bet on their own sport, including games in their league, to prevent insider trading. This rule is strictly enforced across major leagues.
Chicago Cubs
#fifa-world-cup
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup will be held amid human rights crisis' in the US: Amnesty

The FIFA World Cup poses significant risks to fans and local communities amid a human rights crisis in host countries.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

How the London 2012 Olympics changed Stratford

The area was previously dubbed "London's scrapyard" by Sowmya Parthasarathy, urban designer at Arup who worked on the Olympic Park for more than a decade. The site was home to light industry, dominated by overhead powerlines, and was broken up by rivers, roads and railways.
London
Golden State Warriors
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

GAA Championship: Dublin draw with Offaly, Galway rout 14-man Kilkenny - as it happened

Tullamore and Dublin played a thrilling hurling match that ended in a draw, highlighted by Donal Burke's late equalizing point.
Media industry
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Football is a game of opinions - so why did the SFA ban BBC's Michael Stewart?

Criticism of refereeing in Scottish football can lead to bans for pundits, as seen with Michael Stewart's exclusion by the SFA.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim

ICC investigates Cricket Canada over match corruption allegations related to T20 World Cup loss against New Zealand.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
3 days ago

Capitals players have varying opinions about playing in World Championship after season cut short early

Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson are considering representing Team USA at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland.
LA Lakers
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Why LeBron's Memphis Comments Won't Go Away

LeBron James criticized Memphis, suggesting the NBA should relocate, reflecting broader concerns about player experiences and city reputation.
LGBT
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Boston activists warn of impact from Olympic policy banning trans women, intersex athletes

The IOC's new policy bars transgender women from women's events, reviving controversial sex testing practices and raising concerns among activists.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Former footballers to meet government over 'financial abuse'

Working-class footballers lost hundreds of millions to financial mis-selling, but the V11 group is still being pursued for tax on money they never had.
UK politics
Skiing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Ice hockey coach admits to faking COVID certificate to enter China Olympics

Swiss Ice Hockey coach Patrick Fischer admitted to using falsified vaccination paperwork for the 2022 Olympics, facing significant backlash and a fine.
fromEsquire
6 days ago

Eileen Gu Is Staying on Top

Eileen Gu is a two-time Olympian and six-time medalist in freestyle skiing, officially recognized as the best in history in her sport, earning $23 million last year in endorsements.
Women in technology
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Does the world need new leaders? Varsha Gandikota & Naledi Pandor

Naledi Pandor emphasizes that the Global South has the potential to unite and provide a counterbalance to the US, which currently holds significant power in the international order. She believes that solidarity among nations in the Global South is crucial for achieving this goal.
World politics
#world-cup-2026
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The World Cup is no stranger to strife but this summer's finals already feel damaged | Jonathan Wilson

Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup appears impossible due to escalating military conflict, potentially making them the first qualified nation since 1950 to withdraw from the tournament.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

World Athletics blocks 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkiye

World Athletics rejected 11 allegiance transfer requests to Turkiye due to concerns over a coordinated recruitment strategy by the Turkish government.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

India cricket slammed for Orwellian' control of global game by Wisden

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack criticizes Indian political interference in global cricket, labeling it unhealthy and increasingly Orwellian.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

World Cup 2026: Fans with disabilities 'excluded'

I just think they've priced people out. They've not restricted it, so anyone can get a wheelchair ticket, an accessible ticket. You don't have to prove you need one, which is what you normally do.
Soccer (FIFA)
#ioc
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
LGBT
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

The Olympics Anti-Trans Policy Is Really about Policing Women | The Walrus

The IOC's new policy bans trans women from women's categories, limiting access for many female athletes and reversing progress in sports equality.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Olympics cave to Trump, banning transgender women from competition

The IOC has approved a policy restricting women's event participation to biological females, effective at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Jim Gavin's 'sense of honour' doesn't extend to the truth, accountability or saying sorry

Jim Gavin transitions from Gaelic football manager to sports analyst on Off The Ball.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup poses significant human rights risks for various stakeholders, particularly in the United States.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Are Iran's athletes political pawns?

Iran's women's football team became entangled in geopolitical tensions while in Australia, raising concerns about athlete safety, autonomy, and potential political exploitation.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 month ago

The World Anti-Doping Agency wants to ban Trump and U.S. government officials from international sporting events for not paying their dues | Fortune

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering a rule to bar U.S. government officials, including President Trump, from attending major international sporting events in response to unpaid dues and disputes over doping case handling.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

World Cup risks 'stage for repression' - Amnesty

The 2026 World Cup may become a platform for repression and authoritarian practices, posing significant risks to attendees and local communities.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Makes the Olympics Feel So Good?

Healthy competition fosters community, trust, and mutual improvement, while toxic competition drives anxiety and isolation in workplaces.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Newsflash: Sports have always been political - LGBTQ Nation

President Donald Trump called Team USA member Hunter Hess "a real Loser" and said it was "very hard to root for someone like this" after the 27-year-old freeskier's comments about representing his country at the Winter Olympics. A reporter asked Hess at a news conference on February 6 what it means to him to represent the United States in the current climate, both domestically and internationally. He responded that it "brings up mixed emotions" and was "a little hard."
Social justice
#ski-jumping
#winter-olympics
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Skiing

Controversies, condoms and cheating scandals: 8 of the most unbelievable moments from the Winter Olympics so far

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Skiing

Controversies, condoms and cheating scandals: 8 of the most unbelievable moments from the Winter Olympics so far

East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Europe's rising diversity is not reflected at the Winter Olympics. Culture plays a big role

Snowboarding helped Somali-born Maryan Hashi integrate into Swedish society, yet European winter sports remain overwhelmingly white despite growing immigrant populations.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

IOC moves closer to reinstating Russia by LA28, but backlash may put its return on ice

A massive international outcry following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a war that will enter its fifth year two days after the closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Games, forced most major international sports bodies to ban all Russian athletes from competition. The IOC has allowed athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in Italy as individual neutral athletes, which means they cannot compete on teams nor wear their national team colors or flag.
Los Angeles Rams
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That's a Good Thing

During the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, the crowd at San Siro stadium cheered when the US team entered during the parade of nations. When the camera cut to Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, the jeers began. A few days prior, protesters had gathered in Milan following reports that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would be coming to the Italian city for the Games.
US politics
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Olympic curling scandal threatens to forever alter the sport's culture of trust

Curling's traditional self-policing is under pressure as Olympic and professional stakes and cheating accusations prompt calls for officials and video replay to ensure fairness.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Is banned Olympic 'helmet of remembrance' political?

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych disputes the IOC over wearing a "helmet of remembrance" honoring athletes killed in Russia's war during Olympic competition.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Should the U.S. be prevented from competing in the Olympics like other lawless nations? - LGBTQ Nation

The 1980 U.S. Olympic boycott responded to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; similar foreign-policy conduct under Trump raises concerns about U.S. participation and international accountability.
Miscellaneous
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Wild Olympic Curling Scandal Is a Sign of the Times

Sports provide clear rules and resolution, but they also expose human unfairness and institutional bias, exemplified by a curling scandal at the Olympics.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Newsmax Guest Wants to Start Vetting' Olympians For Their Political Views

Figure skater named Amber Glenn, never heard of her before this, but launched a rant about Trump and the transgender issue, saying, quote, It's been a hard time for the LGBT community overall in this administration,' which it hasn't been. But she was a three-time reigning champ and was expected to at least win a medal. She flopped, got 13th place.
US politics
#milan-cortina-2026
#world-cup-boycott
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate

U.S. Olympic skiers called for de-escalation and respect amid domestic unrest, while one athlete's remark provoked sharp criticism from conservative leaders.
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

11 Sports That Have Been Part Of The Olympics And 11 Sports That (Surprisingly) Have Not

Eleven sports have appeared in the Olympic Games while eleven other sports have never been included, prompting interest ahead of Milano Cortina 2026.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

From The Olympic Track To The FIFA World Cup 26 Pitch: The Legal Fault Line Over Athlete Expression - Above the Law

Sport governing bodies enforce neutrality by banning political messages during official competition while permitting some expression in training or off-field contexts.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

17 of the biggest scandals in Olympic history

Olympic athletes and Games have repeatedly faced controversies including age falsification, medal revocations, judging errors, athlete misconduct, cheating allegations, and environmental problems like Seine pollution.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Change the game: How sports can drive social impact

Major 2026 sporting events create opportunities to expand youth sports access through local, affordable, and sustained community-driven programs and corporate partnerships.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Behind the glitz in Milan, the Epstein scandal casts its shadow over the Olympic movement

Emails linking Casey Wasserman to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein prompted calls for him to step aside from leading the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

After Trump Called Their Teammate A "Real Loser" For Criticizing The US, Olympians Are Responding

Team USA athletes defended a criticized Olympian, emphasizing pride in representing the United States while asserting the right to voice concerns and urging compassion.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Russia plays prideful, but there's no doubt the Olympics ban is hurting | Bruce Berglund

Russia treats Olympic success as a political tool and must overcome the 2014 doping scandal and international exclusion to restore its status.
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