Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is back in the spotlight this week following fresh questioning of her eligibility to have competed in the women’s competition at Paris 2024.A report last…
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Brazil: Pig’s head thrown on pitch during soccer match
A pig’s head was thrown on to the pitch during a game between Sao Paulo rivals Corinthians and Palmeiras in the Brazilian championship. The incident occurred as Palmeiras prepared to…
Serbia: Djokovic pulls out of ATP Finals
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Finals because of an “ongoing injury”. The 37-year-old Serb, who has won a record seven titles at the event, had…
Ireland: MMA fighter Conor McGregor in court over sexual assault allegations
Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor has been accused of raping a woman in a Dublin hotel, the city’s High Court has been told. Nikita Hand is claiming civil damages…
Palestine: National soccer team aims to qualifying for FIFA World Cup 2026 despite Israel’s war on Gaza
Palestine’s quest to qualify for their first FIFA World Cup underlines the team’s determination to overcome the devastation caused by Israel’s war on Gaza, the president of the Palestinian Football…
Netherlands: Nageeye wins New York City Marathon
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the New York City Marathon on Sunday (3 November). Dutch runner Nageeye finished six seconds ahead of 2022 winner Chebet, with Albert Korir taking…
Malaysia: Bagnaia wins MotoGP to force final round title battle with Martin
Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia kept his MotoGP title defence alive with a victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, cutting Jorge Martin’s lead in the driver’s standings down to 24…
Libya: LFF to appeal over Afcon sanctions linked to Nigeria boycott
Libyan Football Federation (LFF) will “go to the highest levels of litigation” as it seeks to overturn the sanctions imposed upon it after the national side’s 2025 Africa Cup of…
UK: Portugal’s Ruben Amorim named as new Manchester United manager
Ruben Amorim was named the new manager of Manchester United, replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag.The 39-year-old Portuguese coach, who won two Primeira Liga titles with Sporting Lisbon, has signed a…
Saudi Arabia: Al Nassr eliminated from King’s Cup after Ronaldo misses penalty
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a stoppage-time penalty and his Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr were eliminated from the King’s Cup in a 1-0 loss to Al Taawoun.The five-time Ballon D’Or…