Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has said he is “sad, shocked and heartbroken” after receiving a four-year ban from football for doping. The 30-year-old France international was provisionally suspended in September…
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Kenya: Two arrested over death of Ugandan Olympic athlete
Police in Kenya have arrested two suspects believed to have been involved in the death of Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat on Sunday. The athlete, who has represented Uganda at three…
Malawi: Soccer star named world’s top female goalscorer
Malawian soccer star Temwa Chawinga has been named 2023’s top female goalscorer, beating huge names like Australia’s Sam Kerr and Germany’s Alexandra Popp. Chawinga won the award on Monday from…
Australia: Tennis match interrupted by venomous snake on court
A highly venomous snake interrupted play during Dominic Thiem’s victory against James McCabe at the Brisbane International qualifying event. Former US Open champion Thiem was a set down to Australian…
Ukraine: Zelensky’s government moves Christmas date to December 25
For the first time in a century, Ukraine will celebrate the holiday on December 25 rather than January 7. Ukraine will formally mark Christmas Day on December 25 this year,…
India: Authorities suspend newly-elected wrestling body after protests
India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has suspended the newly-elected governing body of the scandal-hit wrestling federation, accusing it of ignoring rules by hastily announcing championships. The Wrestling Federation…
Algeria: Mouloudia Club El Bayadh loses coach and footballer in bus crash
A bus crash in Algeria on Wednesday night killed a player and coach from top-flight side Mouloudia Club El Bayadh, prompting the national football federation (Faf) to postpone all games.…
India: Olympian quits sport over new wrestling chief
India’s top wrestler, Sakshi Malik, has quit the sport in protest over her federation’s new president. Sanjay Singh was elected the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on…
Canada: Boy, 11, dies after being hit by an ice hockey puck in the neck
An 11-year-old boy has died in the Canadian province of Quebec after he was struck in the neck with a puck during ice hockey practice. The boy, whose name has…
Switzerland: Fifa approves 30 Nigerian referees for 2024 competitions
World football governing body, Fifa, has approved 30 Nigerian referees to participate in various international games next year. They comprise 11 referees, 11 assistant referees, four beach soccer referees and…