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Formula 1 ends Russian race contract
Formula 1 has intensified its sanctions against Russia by announcing the termination of its contract with grand prix promoter, Rosgonki, in a move that will mean the motor-racing championship no longer…
IPC swiftly reverses decision on Russian, Belarusian athletes at Beijing 2022
The International Paralympic Committee has changed course on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at the forthcoming 2022 winter Paralympic Games, removing them from the event in Beijing…
Crowds allowed back for Kohli’s landmark Test in India
Spectators will be able to attend the upcoming cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Mohali, with the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium open at 50-per-cent of full capacity
Kosmos ‘incorporates’ former IMG trio into tennis operations
Kosmos Tennis, an arm of the investment company co-founded by FC Barcelona footballer Gerard Piqué, is reported to have signed up three former IMG executives as part of an internal restructure.
More summer Olympics IFs announce Russian athlete sanctions
The International Shooting Sport Federation is among the latest international federations to suspend Russian and Belarusian athletes following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia, Belarus to compete at Paralympics as neutral athletes
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has today (Wednesday) ruled that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to participate in the winter Paralympics in Beijing, albeit as neutral competitors
Celtic and Rangers ‘to play in Sydney friendly tournament’
Glasgow football clubs Celtic and Rangers will take part in a friendly tournament in Australia towards the end of this year, according to media reports
FIDE strips Russia of Chess Olympiad, terminates sponsorship deals with Russian firms
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has stripped Russia of the Chess Olympiad and terminated its sponsorship deals with Russian and Belarusian companies following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
SX Global outlines revamped Supercross World Championship, ‘$50m’ Abu Dhabi investment
Motorsport promoter SX Global has outlined a revamped format for the FIM Supercross World Championship
Putin loses more titles as IFs continue sanctions
Fina, the global governing body of aquatic sports, has withdrawn an honour presented to Russian President Vladimir Putin, but has stopped short of an outright suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes,…
IIHF removes World Junior Championship from Russia
The International Ice Hockey Federation has stripped its 2023 World Junior Championship from Russia as part of the latest sporting sanctions placed against the country following its invasion of Ukraine
FIVB strips Russia of 2022 Men’s Volleyball World Championships
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has stripped Russia of the rights to host its 2022 Men's World Championships in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Euroleague Basketball suspends VTB sponsorship, removes Russian teams
Euroleague Basketball has frozen its marketing partnership with Russian state-owned banking group VTB, along with suspending the participation of Russian teams in its competitions
ICC working on calendar to avoid clashes between men’s and women’s events
The International Cricket Council said it is working on “complementary” men’s and women’s fixture calendars to avoid clashes like those set to affect the upcoming women’s World Cup.
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Russia out of World Cup after Fifa and Uefa bar its teams
Russia has been eliminated from qualifying for the 2022 Fifa World Cup after the governing bodies of world and European football barred all Russian teams from their competitions
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to host inaugural NFL Germany game
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been selected as one of the two teams to take part in the National Football League's inaugural regular-season game in Germany, it has been announced
Israel to debut Ironman Middle East Championship
Mass participation events business the Ironman Group has announced Israel will host its first full-distance Ironman event in the Middle East later this year