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.
Read more at The New York Times
-
Coe feels ‘momentum’ but IOC presidential race remains on knife-edge
Vote on next IOC president to take place on Thursday Samaranch Jr, Coventry and Coe the leading contenders Sebastian Coe feels he has momentum as the race to become the next president of the ...The Guardian - 8h -
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 - 10h -
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 - 5d -
IOC presidential race reaches finish line - key questions answered
BBC Sport looks at the key questions before Thursday's IOC presidential vote.BBC News - 4h -
On this day of protest, Belgrade is a powder keg, but just as important is how the president reacts – now and tomorrow | Brent Sadler
Amid anger over dysfunctional politics and alleged corruption, Aleksandar Vučić faces a harsh spotlight, inside and outside Serbia. From the streets of Belgrade, the cracks in President Aleksandar ...The Guardian - 4d -
Young Professionals Are Increasingly Turning to Boring Small-Business Niches
Younger would-be chief executives are increasingly seeking profits — and freedom from the 9-to-5 — by pivoting from corporate jobs into often unglamorous small-business niches.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Facing the Looming Threat of A.I., Publishers Turn to Decentralized Platforms
Facing the looming threat of A.I. as a competitor, some publishers are considering an alternative to the internet’s all-powerful algorithms.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
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 - 1d -
Ronaldo quits Brazil federation presidency race
Brazil legend Ronaldo pulls out of the the race to be president of the country's football association after finding "closed doors" to his candidacy .Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Olympic contest to pick IOC president is quirky and controlled by tight campaign and voting rules
The IOC is the undisputed champion of running the most tightly managed sports election, one compared by veteran Olympic watchers to a conclave to pick a pope. The voters themselves will get ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Female-led start-ups are increasingly starved of funding
Investment decisions in the UK follow the same outdated patterns — even in booming AIFinancial Times - 11h -
US port operators turn to automation
Terminals increasingly look to robots amid rising demandFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Roster decisions loom for Steve Sabins ahead of trip to Oklahoma State
For the first time this season, West Virginia head coach Steve Sabins is going to have lots of roster decisions on his hands. The Mountaineers need to reduce down to 30 players each weekend for ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
IOC candidate Samaranch sees diplomacy with Trump as key priority ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
One of the strong candidates to win the IOC's presidential election next week says meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump should be high on the winner's agendaABC News - 5d -
Carville on Schumer CR vote: ‘This might turn out to be a wiser decision than people think’
Democratic strategist James Carville weighed in on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s (N.Y.) decision to vote in favor of the House GOP-led continuing resolution, saying it might turn out to ...The Hill - 1d -
The Fed’s interest-rate pause has a silver lining for worried Americans — if they make this move
Consumers are increasingly concerned about their jobs and their access to credit as recession fears loom.MarketWatch - 6h -
‘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 - 1d -
Canada Turns to European Allies Amid Trump Threats
Days after becoming prime minister, Mark Carney visited Paris and London to highlight deep European friendships as his country fights back against President Trump’s tariffs and annexation talk.The New York Times - 1d -
IOC candidate Samaranch sees diplomacy with Trump as key priority ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
Meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump should be high on the agenda of the next IOC leader, according to a strong candidate to win the Olympic body’s presidential election next week. “It has to ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
On eve of Olympic election, IOC presidential candidate Samaranch plays down emerging favorite status
With perception growing he can become the next IOC president Thursday, Juan Antonio Samaranch played down his possible status as favorite on the eve of voting. The most open presidential contest ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Why did John Cena turn heel in WWE? 16-time world champion explains his decision in scathing promo
Cena spoke for the first time since turning on Cody Rhodes at the Elimination ChamberCBS Sports - 1d -
Vice President JD Vance urges GOP to fall in line as shutdown looms
House Republicans are slated to vote Tuesday on their spending bill that would fund the government at current levels through September 2025.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Two Astronauts on an 8-Day Mission That Turned Into a 9-Month Odyssey
An interview with Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, whose planned short mission to space turned into an adventure lasting much, much longer.The New York Times - 5d -
Judge gives Trump administration 1 more day to turn over deportation flight info
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg gave the Trump administration a one-day extension to turn over information about deportation flights that left the country Saturday, as the government suggests it ...The Hill - 9h -
Osimhen set to announce transfer decision in April
Victor Osimhen is set to announce a decision on his future in April, according to Galatasaray vice-president Abdullah Kavukcu.Osimhen is currently on loan at the Turkish champions from Napoli and ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Where Aaron Rodgers stands on list of players with highest career NFL earnings as decision looms
The top 10 highest earners in NFL historyCBS Sports - 1d -
A day-by-day look at Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia, at the 3-week mark
Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14 after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publiclyABC News - Mar. 7 -
House Democrats hold annual retreat under specters of shutdown and Trump
House Democrats are spending three days in Leesburg, Virginia, for their annual retreat to plan their path forward as a partial government shutdown looms and Republicans advance President Trump's ...CBS News - 6d -
Haitian immigrants grapple with uncertainty as TPS end date looms
The decision to end temporary protected status for 500,000 Haitians living in the U.S. may force most of them to return to a country in crisis.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Race to become Olympics supremo set to go to the wire
The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be ...Yahoo Sports - 25m -
Race to become Olympics supremo set to go to the wire
The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be ...Yahoo Sports - 25m -
Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the ...The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom
President Donald Trump on Tuesday turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of the car company.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
‘Cold, unsympathetic, old school’: Gareth Taylor’s Man City management style under attack
In the immediate aftermath of Manchester City’s shock decision to sack Gareth Taylor five days before a League Cup final against Chelsea, attention turned to social media.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump tariffs, economic concerns loom
The Federal Reserve held interbank lending rates steady on Wednesday at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent despite some signs that the economy may be heading for a slowdown. The decision to keep rates ...The Hill - 8h -
Apple’s stock sees worst day since 2022. Here are 2 major worries for investors.
Investors are concerned about delayed AI features and the looming threat of tariffs.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
NCAA president Charlie Baker hopes for 'saner' landscape after House v. NCAA settlement approval
The revenue-sharing era in college athletics looms with final approval possible on April 7CBS Sports - 13h -
Trump Casts a Long Shadow Over New Jersey’s Governor Race
President Trump and his divisive policies are helping to define the primary races for New Jersey governor.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Rachel Reeves: turning a weak economy into a strong hand
Chancellor wins plaudits from Tories for tough spending decisions but cabinet colleagues grow uneasyFinancial Times - 5d
More from The New York Times
-
Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?
The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - 9h -
Congo and Rwanda Called for a Cease-Fire in Their Deadly Conflict. What Now?
After talks in Qatar, the two countries’ presidents said they were committed to an unconditional truce between Congo’s army and a rebel group that Rwanda denies backing.The New York Times - 10h -
In Call With Trump, Putin Concedes Little on Ukraine
Although much of what Vladimir V. Putin agreed to during his call with President Trump was spun as a concession, the Russian leader stuck to the positions he has long held.The New York Times - 4h -
What Pausing Strikes on Energy Sites Would Mean for Ukraine and Russia
An agreement to suspend such attacks will affect a strategy key to both countries’ efforts to weaken the other. It would also be a significant step toward de-escalation.The New York Times - 5h -
Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor, Key Rival to President Erdogan
The mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained after prosecutors accused him of corruption and terrorism. The opposition said the arrest was politically motivated.The New York Times - 5h
More in World
-
Finland again ranked happiest country in the world. US falls to lowest-ever position
Finns are the happiest people in the world, according to a new global reportABC News - 15m -
Chelsea complete £62.5m double deal for Quenda and Essugo from Sporting
Quenda, 17, will stay at Sporting next season Holding midfielder Essugo could play in Club World Cup Chelsea have completed the double signing of Geovany Quenda and Dário Essugo from Sporting, ...The Guardian - 2h -
UK employers ‘find it cheaper to replace sick staff than retain them’
Report by former John Lewis boss calls for stronger incentives for employers to invest in workforce healthFinancial Times - 2h -
UK cyber security watchdog warns on future risk of quantum computer hacking
National Cyber Security Centre urges businesses to migrate to stronger encryption methods by 2035Financial Times - 2h -
Higher medicine sales tax makes UK ‘uninvestable’, drugmakers warn
Industry lobby group calls for action from government ahead of summit in AprilFinancial Times - 2h