England Boxing has said it supports the creation of World Boxing as a potential body to take the sport forward - even though it has not joined the new organisation.

from the National Federations of Germany, Britain, The Netherlands, the Philippines, Sweden and the United

States and claims that it was formed to ensure boxing's Olympic place.However, the IBA has branded it

or support events that feature Russian and Belarusian athletes appearing as representatives of their states

Defending champions Finland have been eliminated from the Ice Hockey World Championship after falling to a 4-1 quarter-final defeat to Canada in Tampere.

put their names on the scoresheet while Teemu Hartikainen was the only goalscorer for the hosts.The United

States are now just two wins away from earning their first men's World Championship gold medal since

Polish artists Tribbs and Roxy Węgiel are set to perform at the Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games Opening Ceremony.

 Outside of host country Poland, fans in Britain, the United States, Germany, Ireland, and France

Proud Texan Eddie Southern, who won Olympic 400 metres hurdles silver at the 1956 Melbourne Games as an 18-year-old in only his fifth career race at the event, has died aged 85.

his final time internationally that year in the Pan American Games, winning a silver medal with the United

States’ 4x400m relay team.And to further illustrate the talent he had, even though he didn't play football

The four parties interested in hosting the 2027 Women's World Cup have signed a binding agreement with FIFA, committing to adhering to the key principles of the process.

joint-proposals - one from Europe involving Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany, and one from the United

States and Mexico.The four parties have each expressed interest in hosting the 2027 Women's World Cup.FIFA

respectively, but neither have previously staged the Women's tournament.Reigning four-time champions the United

States held the 1999 and 2003 editions by themselves, and have joined with last year's Confederation

Championship hosts Mexico for 2027.Both countries have already secured the 2026 men's World Cup under a United

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has warned the Dutch Boxing Federation that it will have to face "repercussions" if they hold an "unsanctioned international event in Eindhoven".

President to focus on World Boxing, has claimed that there is "nothing in the IBA Constitution that states

Board featuring representatives from Germany, Britain, The Netherlands, the Philippines, Sweden and the United

Federation President Boris van der Vorst has said that there is "nothing in the IBA Constitution that states

The Salt Lake City bid for a future edition of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics has taken a big step forward after organisers approved the majority of a plan on how to stage the Games.

It was approved to be able to be submitted to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and would prefer the 2034 edition over 2030 ©Getty ImagesThe plan states

The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) coverage of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has won the Emmy for "Outstanding Live Special" presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in New York.

The Redeem Team" chronicles the story of the gold medal-winning 2008 United States men’s basketball team

England is considering a bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament.

been submitted for the 2027 World Cup - one by Brazil, one by South Africa, a combined bid between the United

States and Mexico and a combined bid between Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

champions Switzerland are set to begin the defence of their Billie Jean King Cup title by clashing with the United

States and Czech Republic in Group A, after the draw for this year's Finals was made.

American basketball great Carmelo Anthony, a three-time Olympic champion, has announced his retirement at the age of 38.

one of the greatest scorers ever seen in the National Basketball Association (NBA).He was part of the United

States teams which won gold at the Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games.Anthony also

Hosts Latvia claimed a 4-3 overtime win over previously unbeaten Switzerland to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Ice Hockey World Championship.

Latvia, but the hosts leapfrogged them into third after beating them earlier in the tournament.United States

top-of-the-table clash to win Group A in Tampere ©Getty ImagesIn Group A at Nokia Arena in Tampere, the United

States beat Sweden 4-3 after overtime in a contest to decide who finished top.Leo Carlsson put Sweden

United States Speed Skating (USSS) have paid tribute to 1964 Olympic gold medallist Terry McDermott as

 McDermott returned to the Olympic ice at Grenoble in 1968 and also carried the flag for the United

States team at the Opening Ceremony.Drawn to complete late when the condition of the ice was deteriorating

2023McDermott remained connected to speed skating as a official.He had earlier been inducted into the United

States Speedskating Hall of Fame in 1977 and was chosen to recite the Olympic Oath on behalf of his

Confirmation of North Korea’s presence in the Paris 2024 qualifying programme was described as "the worst thing that has happened in weightlifting for 20 or 30 years" by one of the sport’s most renowned coaches.

for the testers knowing that if she doesn’t, she faces the risk of being banned.Olivia Reeves, the United

States most tested weightlifter in recent months, now has a top North Korean as a rival ©Brian Oliver"The

Austria avoided relegation from the top tier of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship by dramatically beating Hungary in a shootout to relegate their neighbours instead.

Sweden defeated Denmark to set up a top of the table showdown with United States in Group A at the Ice

Petersson completed the turnaround.Sweden are second in the group and are due to face the undefeated United

States in their final clash tomorrow, knowing a win will see them top the pile.Denmark sit fifth, one