Athletics
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Lyles wins US 100m title in world-leading 9.79sec
Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles powers to his third US 100m title in a world-leading 9.79sec at the US athletics championships on Friday.
July 25, 2026
IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 as anthem, flag ban remains
The IOC lifted restrictions on Russian athletes, allowing participation in team events and Los Angeles 2028 qualifiers under strict doping requirements. Russia's flag and anthem remain banned for now, while the IOC will later decide their Olympic status.
July 7, 2026
Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games
The surfers from Cox's Bazar -- one of the world's longest beaches that stretches for 120 kilometers (75 miles) along the Bay of Bengal -- are hoping to carve out a place for the sport in a country obsessed with cricket and football
July 5, 2026
Russia calls World Athletics ban 'discriminatory'
World Athletics says its Council Meeting had been consequential and methodical in reviewing the sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus and in identifying a conditional pathway back into international competition.
July 4, 2026
Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
The Knicks win the best-of-seven championship series 4-1, denying Victor Wembanyama and his young Spurs teammates on their home floor to lift the trophy for the first time since 1973.
June 14, 2026
Samar Khan: How one woman is breaking barriers in Pakistan's adventure sports
Pakistani adventure athlete Samar Khan overcomes Arctic challenges and limited resources to achieve international success. She now trains the future generations of Pakistani athletes.
June 9, 2026
McGregor to make UFC return with Holloway rematch
July's return at UFC 329 will be a rematch of his second UFC fight, in August of 2013, when McGregor beat Holloway in Boston despite suffering a torn knee ligament during the bout.
May 17, 2026
Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash: police
Golf superstar Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a rollover car crash in Florida on Friday, law enforcement said.
March 27, 2026
Canada beat Britain to win fourth Olympic men's curling gold
Britain had to settle for a third silver medal in the last four Olympic men's curling competitions after slipping up in the last two ends.
February 22, 2026