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ECB chief Lagarde to step down early, triggering succession race
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French businessman takes over 2030 Winter Olympics amid leadership turmoil
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Russell Brand found monogamy 'difficult', wife tells UK rape trial
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Dubai building that saw city's rise from desert due for demolition
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Australia lead by 100 after Inglis century
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Duckett's best lifts England to 386-5 in Sri Lanka dead rubber
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Martin to ride with broken wrist in Malaysian MotoGP practice
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England forward Toney to stand trial for alleged assault in June 2028
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'Horrific' Russian drone strike kills 13 at Ukraine train station: Kyiv
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Warrican's five-wicket haul leads West Indies fightback in Bangladesh Test
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Ukraine says at least 13 killed in Russian attack on train station
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Christine Lagarde: unifying ECB chief in turbulent times
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ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027
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Rybakina secures year-end top rank with Tokyo win
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A year on, Tanzanians mourn election massacres in 'state of terror'
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Rains bring relief to Indonesian city weary of fire haze
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Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government
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Osaka vows to return stronger after Tokyo exit
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'Call of Duty' slammed for using real Seoul crowd crush footage
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Hello Kitty firm apologises, scraps Japan TV tie-up after China anger
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TotalEnergies profit hits record on high oil prices
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Key of seethe: I.Coast row with Sahel juntas spills into concert halls
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Afghanistan opium poppy cultivation surges despite Taliban govt ban: UN
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No World Series miracle for weary Rays
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Philippine island fights rising seas with nature, not concrete
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Katie Ledecky Wednesday threw down the gauntlet to Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh ahead of a blockbuster 400m Olympic freestyle showdown, warning: "I like my chances."
Olympic swim star Ledecky demands transparency over Chinese doping cases
Multiple Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky said Wednesday that questions remain over the case of Chinese competitors who failed doping tests, urging transparency from authorities.
Football kick offs sporting action at Paris Olympics
The sporting programme at the Paris Olympics began on Wednesday as men's football kicked off and a huge police operation was put in place for Israel's first appearance at the Games.
Springbok Esterhuizen given four-match ban after red card
South Africa centre Andre Esterhuizen has been banned for four matches after being red-carded in a Test against Portugal last weekend, World Rugby announced on Wednesday.
Olympic BMX champion loses equipment in van break-in
Reigning Olympic BMX freestyle champion Logan Martin had some of his equipment stolen by thieves who broke into a team van in a "crazy start" to the Australian's title defence.
Paris drug dealers say they're ready for Olympics too
France has declared itself prepared for the deluge of Olympics visitors -- and so have Paris's drug dealers.
Nadal and Alcaraz cautious on Olympic doubles medal prospects
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz know they won't win anything on reputation alone playing together at the Paris Olympics but vowed on Wednesday to do everything in their power to overcome a lack of preparation.
Salt Lake handed 2034 Winter Olympics after IOC warning
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City on Wednesday but warned they could be stripped of the Games if US authorities kept up their feud with the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Dujardin video shows British Olympic star repeatedly whipping horse
Video has emerged of British Olympic dressage star Charlotte Dujardin repeatedly whipping a horse's legs after she was suspended by the sport's governing body.
Let the Games begin! Rugby, football kick off Paris 2024
Football and Rugby Sevens kick off the sport at the Paris Olympics Wednesday, two days before the opening ceremony, featuring a top French star and a huge police presence for Israel's first appearance.
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Nine days of Olympic swimming, in a temporary pool at the Paris La Defense Arena, begins on Saturday with 35 gold medals at stake.
Australia ready to pounce as USA bid to shore up Olympic swimming dominance
Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel spearhead the United States' bid to retain supremacy in the Olympic pool from Saturday against a formidable and confident Australia, amid simmering tensions over a Chinese doping scandal.
Warholm ready to rip vest open at Paris Olympics
One of the most iconic images of the Covid-delayed Tokyo Olympics was the sight of Karsten Warholm ripping open his running top after shattering the world record in winning the men's 400m hurdles gold.
World champions Spain, new-look USA top Olympic women's football billing
A rejuvenated United States team under new coach Emma Hayes are targeting a record-extending fifth women's football gold medal at the Paris Olympics but face stiff competition, not least in the shape of World Cup holders Spain and their all-star line-up.
Celtic edge Manchester City 4-3 in US pre-season friendly
Nicolas Kuhn scored twice and Luis Palma netted the decider in the 68th minute to give Celtic a 4-3 victory over Manchester City in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday.
Kerr thriving on 'great' rivalry with Ingebrigtsen
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No flags but plenty of fire for Medvedev at Paris Olympics
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Marcell Jacobs, the much-maligned defending Olympic 100m champion
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IOC, Macron reject Israel boycott call at Paris Olympics
The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and French President Emmanuel Macron rejected Tuesday a Palestinian demand that Israel be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza.
UK dressage star Dujardin out of Olympics over alleged horse mistreatment
British dressage star Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Olympics on Tuesday after a video emerged allegedly showing her mistreating a horse.
Cuba demands expulsion of canoeist from Olympic refugee team
Cuba's Olympic Committee on Tuesday demanded the expulsion of citizen Fernando Jorge, a champion sprint canoeist, from the refugee team taking part in the Paris Olympics.
Bach says IOC neutral after Palestinian call for Israel Olympic ban
President Thomas Bach on Tuesday stressed the neutrality of the International Olympic Committee after a Palestinian call for Israel to be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza.
Charlotte Dujardin: Britain's golden girl loses lustre
Charlotte Dujardin could have become Britain's most decorated female Olympian in Paris. Instead, the dressage star has pulled out due to an "error of judgement".
Pope says 600 runs in a day within England's reach
Ollie Pope believes England could yet score 600 runs in a single day of Test cricket in the right circumstances for Ben Stokes' men.
Former Ferrari chief Mattia Binotto to head Audi F1 project
Former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has been named as the new leader of the Audi Formula One project, the German constructor announced Tuesday.
US vow to keep pressure off Biles at Paris Olympics
United States gymnastics chiefs said Tuesday they want to keep the pressure off Simone Biles as she bids for six gold medals at the Paris Olympics.
UK dressage star Dujardin out of Olympics after 'error of judgement'
British dressage star Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Olympics on Tuesday after a video emerged showing her making "an error of judgement" during a coaching session.
IOC mulls Palestinian call for Israel Olympics ban
The International Olympic Committee was Tuesday weighing a Palestinian call for Israeli athletes to be barred from the Games over the war in Gaza, three days before the Opening Ceremony in Paris.
Drug testers target China's swimmers in Olympic build-up
World Aquatics has carried out its most rigorous drug testing programme ever in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, with Chinese swimmers targeted.
'Error of judgement': UK dressage star Dujardin out of Olympics
British dressage star Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Olympics on Tuesday after a video emerged showing her making "an error of judgement" during a coaching session.
Doping scourge overshadows Kenya's Olympic campaign
Kenya's vaunted distance runners head to the Olympics struggling to emerge from beneath the shadow of a lengthy list of doping scandals that have tarnished the African nation's proud reputation as a track and field powerhouse.