Queensland Premier Steven Miles said the Brisbane Games will be the best ever and will leave a legacy that will enhance all of the state's leading venues. Reaction in Brisbane continues following the decision by Queensland's top official to overturn the recommendations of the panel that reviewed infrastructure projects and budgets related to the 2032 Games.

Brazilian judges will consider on Wednesday whether former footballer Robinho should serve his sentence for rape in Brazil. He has maintained his innocence, saying he was convicted because of the colour of his skin.

The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) said on Monday that it was considering hosting a scaled-down Commonwealth Games in 2026, although the final decision would rest with the government.

Brisbane Olympic Games organisers are moving away from their original plans for the 2032 Summer Games, rejecting the idea of a new stadium to replace the existing Gabba. They have the backing of Athletics Australia and others to upgrade other existing structures instead.

The draw for the men's and women's Paris 2024 Olympic basketball tournaments will take place on 19 March at 19:00 CET at the the Patrick Baumann House of Basketbal in Mies, Switzerland.

The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Friday that it will host a one-day triangular series with South Africa and New Zealand, marking the country's first tri-nation tournament in 20 years and the return of such tournaments after two decades.

Over the weekend, the remaining men's handball teams for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games were finalised in three different countries, leaving a total of six teams to complete the 12 that will compete for gold from 25 July.

Parents of babies are calling for a change in ticket sales rules for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after discovering that their babies will be being denied access to venues unless they have their own paid seats.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, has rejected Italian runner Alex Schwazer's appeal against the decision to suspend his eight-year ban for anti-doping violations.

The 33rd Olympic Games of the modern era, which begin in Paris on 26 July, will use renewable energy and other eco-friendly measures in an attempt to be environmentally sustainable.

The striped stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, was chosen from among the 35 stadiums that entered the competition, making the Brazilians the winners of the stadium and fan competition.

In Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Football Confederation and the Sport Integrity Global Alliance formalised a crucial cooperation agreement for the integrity of Brazilian football.

Off-spinner India's Ravichandran Ashwin has regained the top spot in the ICC men's Test Bowling rankings after taking nine wickets in his 100th Test match.

FairSquare, an organisation dedicated to ensuring better and more democratic governance, has sent a letter to the President of UEFA requesting immediate clarification of the rules and policies governing the suspension of teams from its competitions and the criteria applied to Russia and Israel.