This summer's Olympic Games won't feature the two-time Tour de France winner. Neither in the road race nor the time trial. He crashed badly in the Tour of the Basque Country two months ago. His form was questionable and Denmark didn't select him. Now he's pushing to make it to the 'Grande Boucle'.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone intensified her training for the upcoming Paris Games title defense by clocking a world-leading time of 52.70 seconds on Friday. This marked her return to the 400 meters hurdles race after over a year.

Mexican outfit Pachuca secured their sixth CONCACAF Champions Cup by defeating Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew 3-0 on Saturday, which means they will compete for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Real Madrid overcame a formidable challenge from Borussia Dortmund and rode their luck to win the Champions League by claiming a 2-0 victory over their German opponents at Wembley.

The fight between the 'Garden Terror' and the YouTuber, scheduled for 20 July, has been put on hold. Organisers announced the postponement after 'Iron Mike' suffered a health scare this week and following doctors' advice.

The elite military unit will change its focus and take charge of policing the French capital. They will work alongside the police and the rest of the army to ensure the security of the Olympic Games as part of a more than 20,000-strong force for the protection of Paris.

Dubai will add another world-class event to its roster. The city will welcome a long distance triathlon competition of the highest calibre. The course will traverse the Crystal Lagoon in District One and surrounding areas. Meydan Racecourse will provide the backdrop. The event is scheduled to take place from 15-17 November 2024.

German tennis star Alexander Zverev failed to appear in court last Friday as his trial for alleged assault by an ex-girlfriend began in Berlin. Zverev is accused of "briefly choking" her. He was fined €450,000 ($487,000) but is appealing the decision. A year after the alleged incident, the complaint was filed.

A ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel, attended by QOC President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, celebrated nearly five decades of progress and achievement. Special recognition was given to Mohamed Suleiman, Qatar's first Olympic medallist, who won bronze in the 1,500 metres at Barcelona '92.

The organising committee of the Global Summit for Palestine, initiated by the European Muslim Forum (EMF), has called for the resignation of Thomas Bach and accused the IOC of 'double standards'. Nkosi Mandela, a member of the committee, flew in from South Africa to personally deliver a letter to the members of the IOC in which she issued an ultimatum: "Expel Israel or face a boycott".

Three days of competition start today. 2,130 riders from 25 countries are competing. Titles in the Elite, Under-23 and Junior categories will be contested from today, Friday, until next Sunday. Reigning champion Zoe Claessens is one of the favourites. Cedric Butti and local athlete Giacomo Fantoni are also among the favourites in the men's category.

The British boxer will activate the clause in the contract signed for their first fight, which  stipulates that it will take place in October. He is ready and eager, says the promoter of the 'Gypsy King'. Usyk, for his part, is ready. Everything seems to be in motion, but nobody dares to confirm it.

On 25 May 1924, Lithuanian footballers faced Switzerland at the Pershing Stadium in Paris. The Lithuanian contingent was in football and cycling. LNOC President Daina Gudzinevičiūtė wanted to highlight everyone who made this centenary possible: "Every link of the Lithuanian community is important."

"I will play again," said the footballer, who was hospitalised in February after an illness that left him unable to move or speak. He lost consciousness at home. He needed a respirator to help him breathe. "I am getting better," said Olsson, who is now training with a view to returning to action.