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Kirsty Coventry’s in-tray: six big issues facing IOC’s new president
From protecting women’s sport to the return of Russia and keeping the Olympics relevant, the former gold medallist has tough challenges ahead. As a seven-time Olympic swimming medallist, Kirsty ...The Guardian - 1d -
Dancing on Ice winner crowned after 'brilliant' performance
The performance of Dancing on Ice 2025's winner has been described as "brilliant" by former Olympic figure skater Jayne Torvill.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
John Feinstein, Sportswriter and Author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ Dies at 69
A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, football and the Olympics.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Edgar Berlanga scores monster KO in first post-Canelo bout; Austin 'Ammo' Williams shines in main event
Edgar Berlanga, Austin "Ammo" Williams and Olympic medalist Omari Jones impressed Saturday night in Orlando.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Global economy takes centre stage
OECD updates growth forecasts, a clutch of central banks set interest rates and the IOC picks a new Olympics presidentFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
GB Sevens' Shekells in England Women's Six Nations squad
Jade Shekells, who represented Great Britain at Sevens at the Tokyo Olympics, is one of four uncapped players in England's squad of 37.BBC News - 6d -
New Boat Race selection policy 'very unfair'
Olympic champion Imogen Grant says the row between Oxford and Cambridge over selection for the Boat Races is "very unfair".BBC News - 4d -
Lindsey Jacobellis announces pregnancy
Lindsey Jacobellis won two gold medals in her fifth Olympic appearance in 2022.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Coventry the first woman elected as IOC pres.
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the post.ESPN - 3d -
A 15-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Athlete to Run a Mile Under 4 Minutes
The New Zealand athlete Sam Ruthe broke the previous world record set by the two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen.The New York Times - 3d -
Groundbreaking but controversial - new IOC president Coventry
Kirsty Coventry will become the 10th International Olympic Committee (IOC) president but why is she both a groundbreaking and controversial choice?BBC News - 2d -
Chase Jackson, Taliyah Brooks win bronze medals at World Indoor Track and Field Championships
Chase Jackson bounced back from being eliminated in qualifying at the Paris Olympics to win a third world indoor medal.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
George Foreman, former heavyweight boxing champion, dies at 76
The two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist died on Friday, his family announced in a statement.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
George Foreman, former heavyweight boxing champion, dies at 76
The two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist died on Friday, his family announced in a statement.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
George Foreman dies at 76: Heavyweight boxing legend, famous entrepreneur leaves 'big' legacy
Foreman won two heavyweight championships, fought Muhammad Ali in the 'Rumble in the Jungle' and captured gold in the 1968 OlympicsCBS Sports - 2d -
Boxing champ George Foreman dies at age 76
Known as “Big George”, Foreman was a world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist. He passed away at age 76.NBC News - 2d -
George Foreman, boxing legend and entrepreneur, dies at 76
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.CBS News - 1d -
Groundbreaking but controversial - new IOC president Coventry
Kirsty Coventry will become the 10th International Olympic Committee president - but why is she both a groundbreaking and controversial choice?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Two-time heavyweight champ Foreman dies at 76
George Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame boxer, died Friday at age 76.ESPN - 1d -
Federica Brignone clinches Alpine skiing World Cup overall title, breaks age record
Italian Federica Brignone was the best Alpine skier this season, one year before a home Olympics in Milan Cortina.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How to watch Shaun White's Snow League half-pipe competition
Olympic snowboarder Shaun White's brand-new halfpipe league debuts this week, here's how to watch the first competition live from Aspen, CO.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 6 -
Claressa Shields has boxing suspension dissolved but still faces enforcement action
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields may still face punishment by a Michigan commission for testing positive for marijuana last month.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Ancient Olympia hosts IOC candidates and voters two days ahead of presidential contest
Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site two days before the contest Thursday to elect a new leaderABC News - 5d -
Imane Khelif: Donald Trump does not intimidate me – I am not transgender
Imane Khelif says she refuses to be intimidated by United States president Donald Trump as she looks forward to defending her Olympic title in Los Angeles.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Race for IOC Presidency Turns Increasingly Harsh as Decision Day Looms
With the winner instantly becoming the most prominent sports official in the world, the high-stakes campaign for president of the International Olympic Committee has turned increasingly harsh.The New York Times - 4d -
4 Nations Face-Off success has NHL rethinking 2026 All-Star plans at UBS Arena
The smashing success of the 4 Nations Face-Off is forcing the NHL to reconsider what to do next February before players go to the Milan Olympics.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ilona Maher: Rugby’s biggest star since Jonah Lomu
Since winning bronze at last year’s Paris Olympics with the United States sevens team, Ilona Maher has embarked on a never-ending roller-coaster ride.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
View from Africa: how Kirsty Coventry will handle sport’s biggest job at the IOC
Incoming president owes her position to political support but is promising a collective and sustainable approach. The International Olympic Committee’s president-elect, Kirsty Coventry , did not ...The Guardian - 2d -
Who is Jutta Leerdam? More about the Dutch speed skater engaged to Jake Paul
Jake Paul announced his engagement to girlfriend and Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam on social media Saturday. Here's what to know about the Olympic medalist.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Madrid beat Barça in women's Clásico for 1st time
Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday to secure their first-ever Clásico win and keep alive their faint title hopes.ESPN - 5h -
Germans hold 1-2-3 spots midway through 2-man world bobsled championship, with US in medal hunt
Take the season’s biggest races in the sliding sports of bobsled, skeleton and luge, meaning either the Olympics or the world championships, and there have been 59 instances of sliders from one ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Norwegian ski jumpers suspended over 'cheat' suits
Norwegian Olympic medal-winning ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang and three team officials are provisionally suspended for using manipulated suits to "cheat the system".Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Hundreds of Olympians call on IOC candidates to make climate top priority
Just days before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elects a new president in Greece more than 400 athletes on Friday called on the future leader of the body to strengthen its action for the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
‘Seb is a leader’: Farah, Bolt and Grey-Thompson back Coe for IOC president
Vote to succeed Thomas Bach is on Thursday Samaranch and Coventry seen as main rivals Some of the biggest names of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics have thrown their weight behind ...The Guardian - 5d -
Thomas Bach made honorary IOC president for life
Outgoing International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has become the second person to be named honorary IOC preisdent for life. The 144th IOC Session approved an according proposal ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
World Boxing to decide new gender eligibility rules in ‘two or three weeks’
Governing body wants rules ready for Brazil tournament Investigation sparked by row at Paris Olympics World Boxing has reached “an advanced stage” of its investigation into the gender ...The Guardian - 4d -
Kirsty Coventry named new IOC president as Coe denied in election vote – live
Former Zimbabwean swimmer wins vote in round one Inside the Olympic conclave | And feel free to mail Simon In addition to the seven candidates a total of eight IOC members will not be ...The Guardian - 3d -
New IOC president: Task force will examine 'transgender issue'
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Thursday it would investigate “the transgender issue” of sports participation in the 2028 games, which are slated to take place in Los Angeles. “As I ...The Hill - 3d -
George Foreman, heavyweight boxing champion, dies at 76
George Foreman, legendary heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist at just 19 years old, has died at 76. He later became an entrepreneur known for the indoor grills that bore his name. ...NBC News - 1d
