The IOC has suspended former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait for 15 years after his conviction for forgery was upheld on appeal this year at a Swiss criminal appeals court.
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has suggested that instead of offering prize money for Olympic gold medallists in Paris, World Athletics should focus its funding on supporting athletes at the other end of the spectrum.
Katie Ledecky, the most decorated women's swimmer in history, and Jim Thorpe, the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States, will be among 19 people to be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Three-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn says her "dream of Paris is over" after breaking her ankle at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai and undergoing surgery.
Sjoukje Dijkstra, the figure skater who in 1964 became the first Dutch athlete to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, has died at the age of 82.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday unveiled the largest-ever Refugee Olympic Team for Paris 2024, where they hope to win a medal for the first time.
David Kenwright, the head coach of Britain's women's gymnastics team, has stepped down on the eve of the European championships and less than 100 days before the Paris Olympics.
Brazilian swimmer Bruno Fratus, whose jubilation at winning a freestyle bronze medal went viral at the Tokyo Olympics, has opted out of the Paris Games after a long battle with injuries.
U.S. Rowing stripped honors from former Olympian and coach Ted Nash after an investigation found allegations that he sexually abused a teenager more than 50 years ago to be credible.
Anjelina Nadai Lohalith, a two-time Olympian in the 1,500 meters, has been suspended for a positive doping test just two days before the IOC confirms athlete selections for the Paris Games.
The World Anti-Doping Agency is defending its choice of Swiss prosecutor Eric Cottier to review the case of positive doping tests by 23 Chinese swimmers.
Bill Haney has accused Ryan Garcia of cheating following the boxer’s win over his son Devin Haney, who may sever ties with his father. Garcia sent Haney to the canvas three times before securing a majority decision win.
Teofimo Lopez wants to face Ryan Garcia and is willing to meet the boxer at a catchweight. Garcia is in demand after securing the biggest win of his career, dropping Devin Haney three times.
Candace Parker, a two-time WNBA MVP who won three championships and is one of the most decorated players in women's basketball history, has retired.
David Benavidez wants to fight David Morrell Jr. if he becomes the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion. The Mexican Monster has shifted his focus from facing Canelo Alvarez, who chose to box Jaime Munguia instead on May 4.
Former unified junior welterweight champ Jose Ramirez had been off for over a year, but he returned to the ring Saturday night and gutted out an easy decision win to keep himself relevant for a potential title shot down the road.
On Saturday, April 27, Peter McGrail (8-1, 5 KOs) returned to winning ways as he defeated Marc Leach (18-3-1, 4 KOs) by unanimous decision in a super bantamweight NXTGEN main event at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, England, live on DAZN, and promoted by Matchroom Boxing.
Pound-for-pound king Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) is gearing up to ring in the Cinco de Mayo weekend with a sensational showdown against the Mexican phenom Jaime Munguia (43-0, 34 KOs).
Shakur Stevenson called out Gervonta Davis, telling him to stop ducking. Davis, the WBA Lightweight Champion, defends his title against Frank Martin on June 15.
Peter McGrail (8-1, 5 KOs) and Marc Leach (18-3-1, 4 KOs) will look to return to winning ways when they clash on Saturday, April 27. The two super bantamweights fight in the main event of a Matchroom Boxing NXTGEN card at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, England.
The David Benavidez next fight news is here, as “El Monstruo” will return to the boxing ring in June. Benavidez will be competing for the interim WBC light heavyweight championship.
April 24, 2024 (New York/Saudi Arabia): His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA),
In a surprising turn of events, a leaked letter from 2021 reveals that Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' center, expressed his desire to play for the French national basketball team before ultimately choosing to represent the United States. "After discussion with the French Basketball Federation, my choice has now been made.
Clark was selected by the Indiana Fever with the first overall pick in Monday's WNBA Draft.
USA Basketball has made a decision regarding who will get the final roster spot for the 2024 Olympic team.
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