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Brittney Griner says she's 'never going overseas' again after her detention

During her first press conference since being detained in Russia, the Phoenix Mercury star told reporters the only thing that'd take her off U.S. soil is an invitation to compete in the Olympics.

WEKU

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men's basketball

The International Basketball Federation picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup. It did not say whether there were any other bidders.

The Hindu

Brisbane 2032 asked to deliver on regional Olympic Games promise

Brisbane 2032 was built on a promise of being an Olympic Games for the entire Pacific region, but Oceania nations know the risks that "legacy 2032" will be a hollowed-out exercise in short-term political spin.

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Brittney Griner says she would only play overseas again to represent Team USA

Griner is a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sisters first, sailors second in twins' Olympic quest

Sailing twins Courtney and Brianna Reynolds-Smith are gunning for the Paris Olympics, and although it's been an uphill battle, they're happy chasing the same dream together, Suzanne McFadden writes.

Newsroom.co.nz

Princess Anne: 7 things you may not know about the Princess Royal

The late Queen’s daughter is known for her quick wit and dry humour

The Independent UK

Joshi, Chawrasia, Pranavi and Avani qualify for Asian Games golf

KOLKATA: Bengaluru duo Pranavi Urs and amateur Avani Prashanth tied for first place at 10-under 206 and will join Aditi Ashok in the Indian women's team for the Asian Games in China in September this year.

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Comcast Reports Higher Earnings Despite Peacock Losses, Cord-Cutting

Revenues down following Super Bowl, Olympics, elections in 2022

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France plays catch-up with services for people with disabilities before 2024 Olympics

As disabled athletes and activists protested against the difficulties using public transport during a national conference on disabilities, French President Emmanuel Macron announced 1.5 billion euros to improve accessibility ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Macron vows €1.5 billion to improve access as disabled people protest decades of inaction

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France is investing €1.5 billion to reinforce accessibility to public places for people with disabilities, a day after associations protested in Paris, angry about decades of unmet promises and showing how difficult it is for them to travel alone by public transport in…

France 24

Protest over disabled access in France before Paris Olympics

An influential disabled rights group in France is boycotting a conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, in protest at the failure to make Paris more accessible ahead of the 2024 Olympics

The Independent UK

Officials banned for false report for Olympic qualification

Two track and field officials in Albania have been banned from the sport for falsifying an athlete’s result to help him qualify for the Tokyo Olympics

The Independent UK

Rural and Urban Olympics to start from June 23

JAIPUR: The first edition of Rajiv Gandhi Urban Olympic Games and second edition of Rural Olympic Games will start from June 23, announced Rajasthan sports minister Ashok Chandna here on Tuesday. He also inaugurated the web portal for players' registration for the Rural Games which is now operational for use.

The Times of India

A moment that changed me: I was unfit and flipping burgers when I decided to win the Olympics

Watching the super-heavyweight boxers during my lunch break at McDonald’s, I was inspired to train for Rio and be a world champion. Suddenly my life began

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Brazier's Brave step to coach sevens in Japan

Black Ferns Sevens great Kelly Brazier is growing her coaching credentials with rising Japanese club, Brave Louve - as long as she can take her young sons with her, she tells Suzanne McFadden.

The Independent UK

European lawmakers urge for Olympics ban on Russia, Belarus

European lawmakers have urged the International Olympic Committee to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Games because of the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Princess Charlene: Who is the princess of Monaco attending King Charles III’s coronation?

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco have confirmed their attendance at the coronation of King Charles III next month

The Independent UK

Indigenous competitors celebrate culture and sport in Brazil

The first Indigenous Games of Peruibe took place last weekend to celebrate local culture and give competitors wooden medals in archery, tug of war, soccer, a Brazilian Indigenous wrestling sport named Uca-Uca, a log carrying relay race on the beach, dart blowing and others

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The Independent UK

France under pressure over disabled rights as Olympics loom

French President Emmanuel Macron's government is under pressure over the rights of people with disabilities as he hosts the country's first national conference on the issue since the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

Watch: Council of Europe hold hearing on Russian and Belarus athletes participating in 2024 Olympics

Watch as the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe holds a hearing on whether to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

Evening Standard

1948 Olympic plaque restored at Wembley

A plaque commemorating the 1948 Olympics has been installed outside Wembley Stadium

WEKU

Edgy or insensitive? The Paralympics TikTok account sparks a debate

People are slamming the account for what they see as mocking Para athletes. But those behind it, and some featured on it, say it's an important tool for increasing visibility and understanding.

The Guardian - UK

‘Part of me wanted to cry’: Mo Farah finishes ninth in last London marathon

Mo Farah’s time of 2hr 10min 28sec was the slowest of his career, which will draw to a close in September

The Independent UK

Tachlowini Gabriyesos runs for refugees at Belgrade Marathon

Tachlowini Gabriyesos fled his native Eritrea and walked the desert to reach Israel when he was just 12 years old

Daily Mirror

Brendan Foster salutes 'greatest we've ever had' as Mo Farah runs final London Marathon

"This is a guy who holds British records from 1500m to marathon. Nobody has done that from 1500 to the Marathon ever, in the whole history of the sport"

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