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GRAHAM DUNBAR

GRAHAM DUNBAR

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European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that

Leaders of top European soccer leagues say have no plans to take games to the United States

European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that
Crime|News|Sports|World

IOC imposes 15-year ban on former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait

The IOC has suspended former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait for 15 years after his conviction for forgery was upheld on appeal this year at a Swiss criminal appeals court

IOC imposes 15-year ban on former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait
Australia|Business|Travel

Scrutiny of Everton's prospective buyer intensifies after airline collapse and New York fraud case

A grounded airline in Australia

Scrutiny of Everton's prospective buyer intensifies after airline collapse and New York fraud case
News|Sports|World

FIFA moves toward ending soccer tradition and letting league games be staged in other countries

FIFA has moved toward ending decades of soccer tradition by reviewing the policy that currently block domestic league games being played in other countries

FIFA moves toward ending soccer tradition and letting league games be staged in other countries
Crime|News|Sports|World

FIFA wants global standard for punishing racist abuse and urges players to use crossed hands sign

FIFA will urge all 211 national federations to make racist abuse a disciplinary offense

FIFA wants global standard for punishing racist abuse and urges players to use crossed hands sign
Sports|Entertainment

Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris

With an assist from Paul McCartney the Paralympic Games is starting its 100-day race to the opening ceremony in Paris on Aug. 28

Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|Sports

Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote

FIFA has been urged by international lawyers to uphold its own policy and scrutinize Saudi Arabia’s human rights record before picking the kingdom to host the men’s 2034 World Cup

Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote
Europe|News|Sports

Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run ended 3-0 by Atalanta and Lookman hat trick in Europa League final

Atalanta has beaten previously unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final

Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run ended 3-0 by Atalanta and Lookman hat trick in Europa League final
News|Sports

Olympic boxing medalists in Paris promised cash prizes by rogue governing body

The boxing governing body declared rogue by the International Olympic Committee says it will pay $50,000 in prize money to each gold medalist at the Paris Games

Olympic boxing medalists in Paris promised cash prizes by rogue governing body
Sports

FIFA unites World Cup winners and club executives as teammates to study for soccer diploma

World Cup and Champions League winners have been learning about the soccer industry at FIFA this week alongside club founders and front-office leaders

FIFA unites World Cup winners and club executives as teammates to study for soccer diploma
News|Sports|World

World track body creates biennial championships with bigger cash prizes as potential Olympics rival

Track and field's World Athletics has announced a new global championships that promises $150,000 prizes for gold medalists

World track body creates biennial championships with bigger cash prizes as potential Olympics rival
Europe|Sports

Euro 2024 in Germany is UEFA's 1st step to raise pandemic-hit cash reserves above $550 million

UEFA has a two-step financial mission to refill its pandemic-hit cash reserves

Euro 2024 in Germany is UEFA's 1st step to raise pandemic-hit cash reserves above $550 million
Lifestyle|News|Sports

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas fails in challenge to rules that bar her from elite women's races

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has failed in her challenge against World Aquatics rules that stop her from competing in elite women’s races

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas fails in challenge to rules that bar her from elite women's races
Europe|News|Sports

Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home

The Ukraine men’s soccer team was made to feel at home for its first practice in Germany for the European Championship

Ukraine arrives at Euro 2024 to a patriotic welcome and vivid reminder of the war at home
Europe|News|Sports|World

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

The IOC has approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from five sports published Saturday

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
Europe|Sports

England fails to convince in 1-1 draw with Denmark though should advance at Euro 2024

England was far from convincing in a 1-1 draw with Denmark even if it likely ensured advancing to the round of 16 at the European Championship

England fails to convince in 1-1 draw with Denmark though should advance at Euro 2024
Europe|Sports

Albania player Mirlind Daku banned by UEFA for two Euro 2024 games after nationalist chants

The Albanian soccer federation says UEFA banned its player Mirlind Daku on Sunday for two games at the European Championships after leading fans in nationalist chants

Albania player Mirlind Daku banned by UEFA for two Euro 2024 games after nationalist chants
Europe|Sports

Germany gets late goal to draw 1-1 with Switzerland and finish top of Euro 2024 group

Germany found a stoppage-time goal from substitute Niclas Füllkrug to draw 1-1 with Switzerland on Sunday and ensure the host nation finished top of its group

Germany gets late goal to draw 1-1 with Switzerland and finish top of Euro 2024 group
Europe|Sports

Euro 2024 takeaways: Fans and fearless teams are stars as tournament waits on stellar players

It took 36 games in 13 days across 10 cities in Germany to play the group stage of the European Championship in men’s soccer

Euro 2024 takeaways: Fans and fearless teams are stars as tournament waits on stellar players
Europe|Sports

Vibrant fan culture at Euro 2024 comes at security cost of beer cup showers and field invaders

The flip side of the European Championship having a vibrant fan culture is the added security risk inside stadiums

Vibrant fan culture at Euro 2024 comes at security cost of beer cup showers and field invaders
Europe|Sports

Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout

A game of epic personal drama and tears for Cristiano Ronaldo has ended with his Portugal making the European Championship quarterfinals, beating Slovenia on a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw

Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout
Asia|Business|News|Sports|Technology

IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal for video gaming Esports Olympics

Saudi Arabia and the IOC are teaming up for their first commercial deal together with the oil-rich kingdom set to host the first Esports Olympics next year

IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal for video gaming Esports Olympics
Americas|Sports|World

Argentina tops FIFA men's rankings as government hits back at critics of team's racist France song

Argentina is confirmed as the world’s No. 1 team in the FIFA men’s rankings

Argentina tops FIFA men's rankings as government hits back at critics of team's racist France song
Opinion|Sports

Paris Olympic competition nears total gender parity. Take a look at the athlete gender breakdown

The founder of the modern Olympics and former IOC president, Pierre de Coubertin, once said women competing in the Games would be “impractical, uninteresting, unaesthetic and improper.”

Paris Olympic competition nears total gender parity. Take a look at the athlete gender breakdown
Europe|News|Sports

IOC approves French Alps' bid backed by President Macron to host the 2030 Winter Olympics

The French Alps' bid to host the 2030 Winter Games has been approved by the International Olympic Committee with conditions attached

IOC approves French Alps' bid backed by President Macron to host the 2030 Winter Olympics

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