Kirsty Coventry elected as IOC's first female President
Two time Olympic medallist Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the International Olympic Committee's first female President by an overwhelming majority.
Two time Olympic medallist Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the International Olympic Committee's first female President by an overwhelming majority.
At just 15, New Zealand’s Sam Ruthe made history Wednesday by running a mile in 3:58.35 at Mt. Smart Stadium, becoming the youngest athlete to break the four-minute barrier. Ruthe surpassed his previous best and edged out Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s 16-year-old record.
NHL stars, including Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson, will take the ice in Sweden as the Penguins and Predators face off in the Global Series at Avicii Arena on Nov. 14 and 16. Fans eager to see hockey’s biggest names, like Crosby and Connor McDavid, prompted the league’s international push
Barcelona’s postponed LaLiga clash with Osasuna will take place on March 27, following the death of the club’s doctor. However, with key players unavailable due to World Cup qualifiers, Barcelona is considering appealing the decision by the Spanish soccer federation.
Lando Norris won the opening round of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, securing a dominant victory ahead of Max Verstappen in second and George Russell in third. The race, held at the Albert Park circuit, marked the start of an exciting season.
At just 17, Vakhtang Salia is set to swap Dinamo Tbilisi for Newcastle United, marking a major step in his career. The young striker, inspired by Georgian stars like Kvaratskhelia, will move to England in August, hoping to shine in the Premier League and one day represent his national team.
Mikel Arteta downplayed extra pressure on Arsenal ahead of their Champions League clash with PSV, despite struggles in the Premier League. After a 7-1 victory, Arteta emphasized the team's passion for the competition, acknowledging no added pressure to perform.
FIFA will review a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, marking the tournament’s centenary.
Brazil has recalled Neymar for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina, marking his return to the national team after more than a year.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has accepted the resignation of IOC President Thomas Bach as an IOC member, effective after 23 June 2025. This will be the day of the handover to the new IOC president.
Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with WADA, concluding a doping case that had been under scrutiny for nearly a year. The ruling allows the world’s top-ranked player to compete in upcoming Grand Slam tournaments, including the French Open.
Donald Trump will attend Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana
The 9th Asian Winter Games torch relay has started in China, marking the final countdown to the event.
Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first player in history to secure 700 official club victories after Al-Nassr's 2-1 win over Al-Raed in the Saudi Pro League.
An inaugural Turkic Ski Cup will take place on 18th February 2025 at the Amirsoy Resort, Uzbekistan.
Daniil Medvedev has been fined $76,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, including a racket-smashing incident and skipping the post-match press conference at the Australian Open.
Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing following two narrow losses to Oleksandr Usyk. His decision, though sudden, may be influenced by the toll of recent fights. Meanwhile, promoter Eddie Hearn still holds hope for a long-awaited fight between Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Azerbaijan will host the prestigious 2026 World Sumo Championships, following a successful bid supported by the Japan Martial Arts Association. The announcement was made during the International Sumo Federation’s meeting in Poland.
Manchester United is eyeing Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres for a January transfer. The 26-year-old Swedish star, known for his prolific form, has an £83.16 million release clause that United may need to activate to finalize the deal.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix returns to Baku from September 19-21, 2025, as the 17th race of the season.
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