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LA, Paris head to 2024 Olympics event unsure of IOC’s goal
As the IOC moves the goalposts in the 2024 Olympic contest, bid leaders from Los Angeles and Paris head to a campaign event in Denmark on Tuesday ... Sports -
Olympic champion Hanyu wins world figure skating title
Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu produced a remarkable comeback to win the men’s world figure skating title on Saturday, a key boost to his hopes of ... Sports -
FIFA: US must allow access if bids for 2026 World Cup
The United States would have to grant entry to players, officials and fans from any country that qualified if it won the right to host the 2026 World ... Sports -
Kuwait minister quits after grilling over sports ban
Kuwait’s information and youth minister submitted his resignation, two days before he was scheduled to face a confidence vote over a sports ban Sports -
Bolt loses 2008 Olympic relay gold in teammate’s doping case
Usain Bolt has lost one of his nine Olympic gold medals in a doping case involving teammate Nesta Carter Sports -
UAE set to host 2019 Special Olympics World Games
The games, which will be held for the first time in the Middle East, will see athletes compete in 22 sports at multiple venues across the city Sports -
China's Alibaba becomes major sponsor of Olympics
IOC sources have previously told revealed that major sponsors pay about $100 million per four-year cycle Sports -
Cycling: Briton Wiggins announces retirement
Britain’s most decorated cyclist Bradley Wiggins announced his retirement on Wednesday after a glittering career Sports -
Ethiopian running legend Miruts Yifter dies at 72
Inspired athletes like Gebreselassie by winning two gold medals at the 1980 Moscow Olympics at age 40 Sports -
Over 1,000 Russian athletes benefited from doping conspiracy
There was a systematic cover-up, which was refined at the 2012 Olympics, 2013 world athletics championships and 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Sports -
Bahamdan to Qahtani: Here are the top 5 Saudi athletes of all time
Saudi Arabia sports have come a long way, from local and regional success, to worldwide recognition at the Olympics and similar events Sports -
Nine athletes caught for doping in 2008 Beijing Olympics
The International Olympic Committee announced the decisions in the latest sanctions imposed on athletes whose stored samples came back positive Sports -
Yusra Mardini in NY address says ‘not a choice’ to be refugee
Obama told her ‘we’ve proud of you Yusra,’ describing her as a good example for young girls Variety -
After 1,192 days, Brazil mega-event run ends at Paralympics
After 1,192 days, Brazil’s run of hosting mega-sports events came to an end Sunday at the Paralympic Games Sports -
Politics of sport in the 21st century
Amid the political turmoil and violence not only in Lebanon, but also the Middle East, sports still exists, but is there even a professional level? Sports -
Algeria Paralympic team faces probe for avoiding Israel, US matches
The Algerian team said that they had missed the games due to transport issues Sports -
Facebook post from Michael Phelps fan with autism inspires
Austin Levingston’s Aug. 16 post congratulating Phelps on his Olympic performance has received more than 3,000 likes Digital -
Russia to appeal Rio Paralympics ban in Swiss court
The appeal will be held on Monday, and the Rio Paralympics run from Sept. 7-18. Sports -
S. African judge denies appeal for harsher Pistorius sentence
The state may appeal Masipa's decision at the Supreme Court of Appeals in the city of Bloemfontein Sports -
Excel and enjoy the true Olympic spirit
The progress of sports, the spirit of competition, and the diversity of Olympics are a display of the extent of man’s progress Middle East -
US Olympic swimmer Feigen says he omitted facts to protect teammates
Feigen said he failed to tell police that the swimmers urinated behind a building or that Ryan Lochte had torn a metal-framed poster from a wall Sports -
In Borno State Nigeria, people need a fighting chance
As the Olympic Games played out in all their grandeur and glory, a bloody ground war was being waged in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger Middle East -
Rio Olympics’ Middle Eastern A-Z: From Abughaush to Zenoorin
Here’s a guide to this year’s summer Olympics have given the Arab world much to talk about, with several controversies, and ups and downs Sports -
Did the Rio Olympics overcome its hurdles and take gold?
Arriving amid grave political, financial and societal problems, Rio 2016 provided a showcase of sporting excellence set to a staggeringly beautiful backdrop Sports -
Was Brazil vindicated with its Rio 2016 football gold?
The famous stadium erupted in a very different emotion on Saturday night as the agony of the 2014 World Cup was exorcised Sports -
OCI’s new head among six whose passports seized by Brazil police
The interim president of the Olympic Council of Ireland is among six people who had their passports seized by Brazilian police Sports -
Neymar hands Brazil precious football gold medal
Neymar shed tears of joy after delivering Brazil’s first men’s soccer gold medal with the winning penalty in a 5-4 shootout triumph Sports -
Betty, 79, wins gold for Games attendance
If there were a medal for Olympics enthusiasts, Betty Astrand would win the gold. The 79-year-old has travelled all the way from Australia to attend ... Reports -
Taking the plunge: Meet the UAE’s 1st female Olympic swimmer
Nada Al Bedwawi became the UAE’s first ever Olympic female swimmer when she took part in the 50m freestyle heats in Rio Sports -
US swimmer says Lochte played key role in Rio incident
Gunnar Bentz, 20, said the guards confronted them after they had urinated behind some bushes and Lochte tore a metal-framed advertising poster from a wall. Sports