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Today: March 23, 2025
Today: March 23, 2025

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Olympics-You can't choose who congratulates you, IOC says after Putin's best wishes

The International Olympic Committee on Friday declined to comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin's congratulatory note to newly-elected IOC president

Olympics-You can't choose who congratulates you, IOC says after Putin's best wishes
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry on IOC election

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry on her election as International Olympic Committee president on Thursday, saying her "unique experience" would

Olympics-Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry on IOC election
Election|Europe|Political|Sports

Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body

Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee

Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
Political|Sports|World

From geopolitical Jenga to gender politics: The challenges facing the new incoming IOC President Kirsty Coventry

From geopolitical Jenga to gender politics: The challenges facing the new incoming IOC President Kirsty Coventry

From geopolitical Jenga to gender politics: The challenges facing the new incoming IOC President Kirsty Coventry
Europe|Political|Sports

'Chariots of Fire' runner connects with IOC candidate Coe through England's Olympic history

Only one Englishman who had a great Olympic career ever stood for the IOC presidency before Sebastian Coe

'Chariots of Fire' runner connects with IOC candidate Coe through England's Olympic history
Europe|Sports|World

Olympics-IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games, says IOC's Bach

The International Olympic Committee executive board on Monday recommended the inclusion of boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 summer Olympics, ending a years-

Olympics-IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games, says IOC's Bach
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|US

NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter Games

The IOC has signed a $3 billion deal with its long-time United States broadcast partner NBC for the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics and the 2036 Summer Games

NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter Games
Business|Europe|Political|Sports|US|World

IOC’s Bach sees ‘new world order’ ahead of LA Olympics and says Trump will 'fully support' Games

Thomas Bach says he feels a rare calm in his final weeks as IOC president even as a “new world order” gains speed ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

IOC’s Bach sees ‘new world order’ ahead of LA Olympics and says Trump will 'fully support' Games
Europe|Political|Sports

Olympics-IOC must lead in protecting women's sport, says presidential hopeful Samaranch

The International Olympic Committee must take a leadership role on the participation of transgender athletes to protect women's sport, IOC presidential candidate Juan Antonio

Olympics-IOC must lead in protecting women's sport, says presidential hopeful Samaranch
Americas|Sports|US

4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions

The 4 Nations Face-Off has already delivered an instant classic international hockey game with the fight-filled preliminary round matchup between the United States and Canada last week in Montreal

4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Imane Khelif says she will ‘stand firm’ following legal action after winning Olympic gold

Imane Khelif says she will ‘stand firm’ following legal action after winning Olympic gold

Imane Khelif says she will ‘stand firm’ following legal action after winning Olympic gold
Business|Election|Europe|Sports

Olympics-From Games on five continents to digital change, IOC candidates unveil plans

The seven candidates for the world's most powerful job in global sport -- the presidency of the International Olympic Committee -- unveiled their plans and vision for

Olympics-From Games on five continents to digital change, IOC candidates unveil plans
Europe|Sports

Lindsey Vonn says her 'bum is sore' from fall in downhill training but otherwise she feels fine

Lindsey Vonn says she is “good” and has only a few bruises after falling toward the end of a World Cup downhill training run in Italy

Lindsey Vonn says her 'bum is sore' from fall in downhill training but otherwise she feels fine
Celebrity|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Simone Biles says competing at LA Olympics in 2028 would be ‘greedy’

Simone Biles says competing at LA Olympics in 2028 would be ‘greedy’

Simone Biles says competing at LA Olympics in 2028 would be ‘greedy’
Economy|Sports|World

Paralympic medalists receive hundreds of thousands of dollars less than Olympic medalists

Paralympic medalists receive hundreds of thousands of dollars less than Olympic medalists

Paralympic medalists receive hundreds of thousands of dollars less than Olympic medalists
Sports

'Front-row seats to something amazing': In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments

Patrick Mahomes threw a walk-off pass to win the Super Bowl

'Front-row seats to something amazing': In 2024, the sports world, again, had unforgettable moments
Election|Europe|Sports

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body

Seven International Olympic Committee members are running as candidates to be the next president in its first election since 2013

Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body
Election|Europe|Political|Sports

IOC publishes manifestos of 7 candidates running to be president and lead Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has published manifestos of the seven candidates running to be its next president

IOC publishes manifestos of 7 candidates running to be president and lead Olympics
Sports

Meet Rojé Stona, an Olympic track and field champion with dreams of playing in the NFL

Meet Rojé Stona, an Olympic track and field champion with dreams of playing in the NFL

Meet Rojé Stona, an Olympic track and field champion with dreams of playing in the NFL
Americas|News|Sports|US|World

Joel Embiid decides to play for USA — not France — in Paris Olympics

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid has told USA Basketball that he intends to play for them at the Paris Olympics

Joel Embiid decides to play for USA — not France — in Paris Olympics
Environment|Opinion

Paris mayor says her city has too many SUVs, so she’s asking voters to decide on a parking fee hike

Does Paris have too many SUVs

Paris mayor says her city has too many SUVs, so she’s asking voters to decide on a parking fee hike
Crime|Europe|News|Sports

French police address fear factor ahead of the Olympic Games after a deadly attack near Eiffel Tower

The bar was already high, but the security challenge ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games only grew with a knife attack last weekend that killed a tourist near the Eiffel Tower

French police address fear factor ahead of the Olympic Games after a deadly attack near Eiffel Tower
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

IOC won't change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquaio compete at Paris Olympics at age 45

The International Olympic Committee will not change its rules to let boxing great Manny Pacquaio compete at the Paris Games aged five years beyond the entry limit

IOC won't change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquaio compete at Paris Olympics at age 45
Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

Paris Olympics opening ceremony to be held during sunset on July 26

Organizers say the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics along the river Seine will be held during sunset

Paris Olympics opening ceremony to be held during sunset on July 26

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