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GRAHAM DUNBAR

GRAHAM DUNBAR

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IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation

As expected, Salt Lake City will be an Olympics host again after the IOC formally awarded the 2034 Winter Games to the United States bid

IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
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US figure skaters set to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after ruling in 2022 doping case

The United States figure skating team has been formally confirmed as gold medalists from the 2022 Beijing Olympics by a sports court ruling

US figure skaters set to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after ruling in 2022 doping case
News|Sports|World

Spiraling drone-spying scandal at Olympics risks damage to Canadian soccer ahead of 2026 World Cup

Canada has lost its appeal against the deduction of six competition points following a drone-spying scandal in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament

Spiraling drone-spying scandal at Olympics risks damage to Canadian soccer ahead of 2026 World Cup
Asia|News|Sports|World

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA

Saudi Arabia has detailed a massive stadium building project to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA
News|Opinion|Sports|World

Canada loses Beijing Olympics figure skating medals appeal. Russians also won't get medals in Paris

Canadian figure skaters will not join the United States and Japan on the podium at the Paris Olympics next week

Canada loses Beijing Olympics figure skating medals appeal. Russians also won't get medals in Paris
News|Sports|World

At the Paris Olympics, AIN hides the identity of the few Russian and Belarusian athletes

A gold medal was finally won at the Paris Olympics by one of the neutral collective of athletes

At the Paris Olympics, AIN hides the identity of the few Russian and Belarusian athletes
News|Opinion|Sports

IOC leader says 'hate speech' directed at Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting at Olympics is unacceptable

IOC President Thomas Bach says the “hate speech” directed at two women boxers at the Paris Olympics is “totally unacceptable.”

IOC leader says 'hate speech' directed at Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting at Olympics is unacceptable
Africa|Asia|News|Opinion|Sports|World

Sex eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they work

Women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics has highlighted the complexity of drafting and enforcing sex eligibility rules for women's sports and how athletes like Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan are left vulnerable in the fallout

Sex eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they work
Europe|Sports|Travel

After Paris Olympics shined, Los Angeles in 2028 brings new and returning sports, plus a fresh look

The Olympics will always have Paris

After Paris Olympics shined, Los Angeles in 2028 brings new and returning sports, plus a fresh look
Europe|Sports

New Champions League format promises more of almost everything storied clubs wanted from UEFA

The new Champions League format this season will see more teams playing more games for more prize money

New Champions League format promises more of almost everything storied clubs wanted from UEFA
Europe|News|Sports

Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool, Dortmund in new format fixtures

Real Madrid will have rematches of the final from its past three Champions League title wins, against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, in its eight-game schedule in the new format of European soccer’s signature event

Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool, Dortmund in new format fixtures
News|Sports

Deadline approaching for appeals in case that exonerated US Open champion Jannik Sinner from doping

Time is running out for appeals to be filed in the case that exonerated U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner from doping

Deadline approaching for appeals in case that exonerated US Open champion Jannik Sinner from doping
Europe|Sports

Ronaldo, Carsley and Georgia are winners in Europe's return to national team soccer

International soccer returned to Europe over the past week less than two months after the conclusion of Euro 2024

Ronaldo, Carsley and Georgia are winners in Europe's return to national team soccer
News|Sports|World

Sebastian Coe among 7 IOC members to enter race to succeed Thomas Bach as president

Two former Olympic champions are in the race to be the next IOC president

Sebastian Coe among 7 IOC members to enter race to succeed Thomas Bach as president
News|Sports

The IOC needs a new president after 12 years so what is the job and who are the 7 candidates?

Seven candidates are competing for one of the biggest and best jobs in world sports that traditionally becomes available only every 12 years

The IOC needs a new president after 12 years so what is the job and who are the 7 candidates?
Sports

Man City and Inter Milan draw 0-0 in goal-shy Champions League. PSG scores late to beat Girona

Where did all the goals go

Man City and Inter Milan draw 0-0 in goal-shy Champions League. PSG scores late to beat Girona
Americas|Sports|Technology|Travel

Phone deal for visiting fans at 2026 World Cup part of Verizon sponsor pact with FIFA

Soccer fans arriving in North America for the 2026 World Cup have been promised help with their cell phone coverage

Phone deal for visiting fans at 2026 World Cup part of Verizon sponsor pact with FIFA
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Sports

Will global soccer be reshaped after EU's top court issued a major ruling in Lassana Diarra case?

The global soccer transfer market is worth more than $10 billion each season but is facing a revolutionary overhaul or a nuanced evolution following last week’s ruling by the European Court of Justice in the Lassana Diarra case

Will global soccer be reshaped after EU's top court issued a major ruling in Lassana Diarra case?
Asia|MidEast|Sports

FIFA urged to put more human rights scrutiny into 2034 World Cup deal with Saudi Arabia

In two months' time FIFA is set to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup

FIFA urged to put more human rights scrutiny into 2034 World Cup deal with Saudi Arabia
Europe|Sports

Barcelona, Inter and upstart Brest win again in Champions League. Bizarre penalty dooms Aston Villa

Barcelona and Inter Milan won again in the Champions League on Wednesday though both former title holders are looking up in the standings toward upstart newcomer Brest

Barcelona, Inter and upstart Brest win again in Champions League. Bizarre penalty dooms Aston Villa
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Israeli teams can't play international games at home. Now, are Maccabi's away games at risk?

The violence against fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam has some Israelis worried if it’s safe for their sports teams and fans to travel to games abroad

Israeli teams can't play international games at home. Now, are Maccabi's away games at risk?
Americas|Sports|World

FIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US

The two biggest events in world sports are coming to America

FIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US
MidEast|Sports|World

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more

Qatar has been praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body for improving labor laws before the 2022 World Cup

Europe|Sports

Lyon and Chelsea take clear leads in Women's Champions League groups. Madrid, Wolfsburg also win

Record eight-time European champion Lyon got a stunning goal from 21-year-old Melchy Dumornay in a 3-0 win at Roma in the Champions League

Lyon and Chelsea take clear leads in Women's Champions League groups. Madrid, Wolfsburg also win
Asia|MidEast|Sports

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

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