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Rio 2016: Brazil Welcomes Olympic Flame
Brazil has welcomed the Olympic flame for the start of a torch relay that will culminate with the opening of the Olympic Games in...
Winter Games 2018: South Korea Olympic Chair Cho Yang-ho Resigns
The head of South Korea's 2018 Winter Olympics organizing committee, Cho Yang-ho, has resigned. Cho Yang-ho said he wanted to focus on "urgent matters" with...
Rio 2016: Olympic Flame Handed over to Brazilian Authorities
Greece handed over the Olympic flame to the Brazilian authorities during a ceremony in Athens. The Olympic torch will arrive in Brazil next week and...
Rio 2016: Olympic Torch Lighting Ceremony Held in Greece
The Olympic torch for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro has been lit in southern Greece. Actress Katerina Lehou performing the role of high...
NBA Allows Teams to Sell Advertising Space on Players’ Shirts
NBA teams will be allowed to sell advertising space on their playing shirts for the first time starting from the 2017-2018 season. The teams could...
Kobe Bryant Final Game: NBA Star Scores 60 Points in Jazz vs Lakers
Kobe Bryant has retired from the sport after a career spanning two decades with a stunning final performance. The NBA star scored 60 points to...
XTrade’s Partnership with Ronaldo Opens the Company Up to Over 200 Million Social Media Followers
Celebrity ambassadors have always been a great way for brands to appeal to larger audiences or enhance their image, but in the social media...
Mossack Fonseca Leaks: UEFA Offices Searched by Police
UEFA offices have been searched by Swiss police. It follows the naming of ex-secretary general Gianni Infantino - now president of world soccer’s governing body...
2016 Masters: Tiger Woods to Miss Tournament Due to Back Injury
Tiger Woods will not take part in next week's Masters because of a back injury. The 80th edition of the Masters Tournament will be held...
Johan Cruyff Dies of Cancer Aged 68
Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff has died of cancer at the age of 68. Johan Cruyff, who made his name as a forward with Ajax...
Raymond Moore: Indian Wells CEO Steps Down After Women’s Tennis Comments
Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore has resigned after his controversial comments about women's tennis. Raymond Moore, 69, said the women's game "rides on the coat-tails"...
Maria Sharapova Drug Test: Nike Suspends Sponsorship Deal
Maria Sharapova’s sponsors have moved quickly to distance themselves from the tennis champion after she admitted failing a drug test. Nike has suspended its relationship...
Maria Sharapova Failed Drug Test at Australian Open 2016
Maria Sharapova has revealed she failed a drugs test at the Australian Open in January. The 28-year-old former world No 1 tested positive for meldonium,...
Oscar Pistorius’ Right to Appeal Rejected by Constitutional Court
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has dismissed Oscar Pistorius’ appeal against his conviction for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Following this ruling, Oscar Pistorius will be...
Gianni Infantino Elected FIFA President
Gianni Infantino has been elected as the ninth president of world soccer's governing body FIFA. The UEFA secretary general polled 115 votes, 27 more than...
FIFA Upholds Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini Supensions
FIFA’s appeals committee has upheld all soccer-related activity bans on Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini. However, the suspensions have been reduced from eight to six...
Lokomotiv Moscow Player Dmitri Tarasov Reveals Vladimir Putin Shirt in Turkey Match
Russian soccer player Dmitri Tarasov taunted Turkish fans by pulling off his shirt to reveal a picture of President Vladimir Putin after a match...
Manny Pacquiao’s Gay Remarks Spark Controversy
Manny Pacquiao has sparked controversy for calling gays "worse than animals" in a recent TV interview. The boxer’s comments drew ire from gay Filipino celebrities...
Nikita Kamaev Dead: Ex-RUSADA Executive Director Dies of Massive Heart Attack
Russia's anti-doping ex-chief Nikita Kamaev has died, the RUSADA agency says. Nikita Kamaev's death comes two months after he resigned his post following a doping...
Super Bowl 2016: Denver Broncos Win after Beating Carolina Panthers with 24-10
The Denver Broncos have won Super Bowl 50 after beating the Carolina Panthers with 24-10 in Santa Clara. The Carolina Panthers were heavy favorites, having...
Australian Open 2016: Novak Djokovic Wins His Sixth Title
Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray to win his sixth Australian Open title. The world No 1 won 6-1 7-5 7-6 (7-3) to claim his sixth...
Australian Open 2016: Angelique Kerber Wins Her First Grand Slam Title
Angelique Kerber stunned world No 1 Serena Williams in three sets to win her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The 28-year-old has...
IAAF Scandal: Adidas to Terminate Sponsorship Deal Four Years Early
Adidas has announced it is to terminate the IAAF -the International Association of Athletics Federations - sponsorship deal four years early. The sportswear giant is...
Lawrence Phillips Dead: Former NFL Star Kills Himself in Jail
Former NFL player Lawrence Phillips, whose career was cut short by disciplinary problems, has been found dead inside his California prison cell. Officials believe Lawrence...
Oscar Pistorius Seeks Appeal in Reeva Steenkamp Murder Case
Oscar Pistorius on January 11 made a last-ditch attempt with South Africa's top court to overturn his murder conviction for shooting dead his girlfriend...
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