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IOC president Thomas Bach calls governments ‘deplorable’ for negative reactions to Russia stance

CNN  —  International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has blasted some European governments as “deplorable” for what he calls…

IOC allowing Russian and Belarussian athletes to compete is a ‘slap in the face,’ says Ukrainian skeleton star Vladyslav Heraskevych

CNN  —  The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to allow Russian and Belarussian athletes to participate in international competitions comes…

Sands United: The soccer club that’s tackling grief

Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the…

Peru national team captain Pedro Gallese detained by Spanish police in Madrid ahead of international friendly

CNN  —  Peru national team captain and goalkeeper Pedro Gallese was released without charge after being detained by Spanish national…

Russian and Belarusian athlete participation ‘works’ despite war, says IOC President Thomas Bach

CNN  —  International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has defended plans to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate…

Formula Equal: Inside the plans to launch a ‘50% male, 50% female’ F1 team

CNN  —  For the past four years, Craig Pollock has been secretly laying the groundwork for a new Formula One…

Reminders of war motivate Ukraine to perform ‘miracle’ against England

London CNN  —  It may be thousands of miles from the frontline, but the Ukrainian soccer team is never far…

Runner Zane Robertson explains reasons for doping violations, discloses feeling suicidal thoughts after scandal

Editor’s Note: The following piece contains descriptions of suicidal thoughts. If you are in the US and you or a…

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo score to reach historic landmarks

CNN  —  It was a night of landmark goals and historic achievements for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as the…

IOC President Thomas Bach defends plan to include Russian and Belarusian athletes at Paris Olympics

Berlin, Germany CNN  —  International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has pleaded with politicians to “keep politics and sports…