Russia's track federation has appealed to CAS to overturn its World Athletics ban, days after the IOC eased rules on Russian athletes for LA 2028 qualifying.
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European Football Tops €40 Billion, but Deloitte Now Sees a Plateau
European football revenue hit €40bn in 2024/25 for the first time, but Big Five pre-tax losses jumped to €1.5bn and Deloitte sees a plateau.
IOC Drops Nordic Combined From 2030 Winter Olympics After 102 Years
The IOC cut Nordic combined from the 2030 Winter Olympics, ending 102 years on the programme. Freeride, synchro9, and ski mountaineering take its place.
IOC Lifts Russian Olympic Committee Suspension, Clearing LA28 Path
The IOC lifted the Russian Olympic Committee's suspension on Tuesday, opening the path to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics under a new anti-doping regime.
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How a Jewish Superfan Designed Argentina’s Soccer Crest 50 Years Ago
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Free Live Sports Streaming in 2026: What to Watch Without Cable
Free ad-supported apps, over-the-air antennas, and short trial offers now cover football, basketball, baseball, and soccer in 2026. Here's how to stack them.
IOC Lifts Russia’s Olympic Ban, Clearing Path for LA28 Return
IOC provisionally lifts Russia's Olympic ban after ROC removed occupied-region sports bodies, but the flag and doping gates at LA28 stay in place.
The Hidden Mental Health Toll Elite Athletes Pay for Success
Athlete mental health symptoms, anxiety and depression, run at twice the general rate in elite sport. Here is the cost and what federations are doing.
IOC Lifts Russia’s Olympic Suspension as Federations Hold Bans
The IOC lifted Russia's Olympic Committee suspension for LA28, but World Athletics still bans Russian athletes. The result is a fragmented return.