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Tulu leads delegation of athletes to Tigray as conflict with Ethiopian Government draws to a close

  • Athletics

Ethiopia's double Olympic gold medallist Derartu Tulu today led a delegation of athletes from Tigray to its capital Mek'ele as part of a peace process in the troubled region.

three of Ethiopia's four gold medals at last year's World Athletics Championships in Eugene in the United

second on the overall medals table with four gold, four silver and two bronze, with only the hosts, the United

States, claiming more.But Tulu had claimed that some athletes remained stuck in Tigray and were unable


Defending champions missing as Ice hockey set to begin Lake Placid 2023 action prior to Opening Ceremony

  • Lake Placid 2023

The men's and women's ice hockey tournaments are set to begin here tomorrow as sport actions begins 2023 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games, a day before the Opening Ceremony.

previous edition of the Games.Latvia versus Japan in next game in Canton before hosts and favourites the United

States take on Great Britain in the final men's game.The US squad is composed entirely of players from



North Carolina awarded 2029 FISU Summer World University Games

  • Universiade

North Carolina has been awarded the 2029 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games following a unanimous decision by the organisation's Executive Committee here.

addition to Carrow, the bid committee featured the North Carolina secretary of state Elaine Marshall and United

States International University Sports Federation President Dan Guerrero."


Denmark seeking title defence at IHF World Championship in Poland and Sweden

  • Handball

Poland and Sweden are set to welcome 32 of the best teams for the International Handball Federation (IHF) World Men's Handball Championship starting tomorrow.

despite missing star player Yahia Omar, may also take a spot on the podium.This edition will also see the United

States making its first appearance in 22 years.



Brazilian Football Confederation condemns Bolsonaro-supporting rioters wearing iconic national team jersey

  • Football

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has claimed that the national team's iconic yellow jersey should be used to "unite" Brazilians after far-right rioters stormed the country's Government buildings on Sunday (January 8).

strict action will be taken against those involved in the riots and condemned it as "terrorist acts".United

States President Joe Biden spoke out against the Brazilian riots, similar to the one carried out by


Four coaches given lifetime bans by NWSL for sexual and emotional misconduct

  • Football

Four former National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) coaches have been given lifetime bans by the league after an investigation found them to have committed sexual and emotional misconduct while at their respective clubs.

"serious allegations of misconduct" and the following day had his coaching license suspended by the United

States Soccer Federation (USSF).He was accused of sexual coercion at several clubs, having managed women's

later this year, but denies excessively controlling the weight of her players, when she worked in the United



Second LIV Golf administrator leaves in matter of weeks after eight months in job

  • Golf

LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed golf organisation attempting to compete with the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA), has lost a second senior member of management in as many months, with director of franchises Matt Goodman departing after less than a year.

has been called to resign by critics including PGA Tour members Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and United

States' Tiger Woods.McIlroy said that he should "exit stage left", adding that "no one is going to talk



Athletes start to arrive in Lake Placid before Winter World University Games

  • Lake Placid 2023

Athletes and officials from 46 nations have started to arrive in Lake Placid with the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games due to open in just a few days' time.

The United States, Canada and Ukraine are among the latest teams to enter the Athletes' Village in upstate


Latvia claim team relay victory in track record at home Luge World Cup in Sigulda

  • Luge

Latvia claimed victory in the team relay event in a track record at the International Luge Federation World Cup in Sigulda.

double Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt managing a combined time of 2:12.339.The podium was completed by the United

States whose quartet of Emily Sweeney in the women’s single, Tucker West in the men’s single and double


French Football Federation extend Deschamps role as head coach until 2026

  • Football

Didier Deschamps has signed a new deal that will keep him as head coach of the French football team at least until June 2026, when the next FIFA World Cup is due to begin.

Germany before focus turns to qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which is due to take place across the United

States, Canada and Mexico in June and July 2026.


Germans dominate two-woman podium at IBSF World Cup in Winterberg

  • Bobsleigh and Skeleton

German athletes won all medals on offer in the two-woman event at the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Cup in Winterberg.

Kalicki, pushed by Leonie Fiebig, settled for bronze in 1:54.20.Kaillie Humphries and Kaysha Love of the United

States finished fourth in 1:54.43 while the Australian pair of Breeana Walker and Sarah Blizzard came