Sports Masai Russell and Yan Ziyi headline Xiamen Diamond League with season leads and historic javelin throw The Xiamen Diamond League produced a standout night of world-class athletics, led by Masai Russell’s American record in the women’s 100 m hurdles and Yan Ziyi’s historic javelin throw. The Chinese meeting delivered multiple season-leading marks and an early benchmark for the global track and field season May 25, 2026 at 10:19 AM · Sports desk
Sports Kirsty Coventry and Olympic athlete pay: IOC under pressure before the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games Kirsty Coventry rejects direct payment for Olympic athletes at the Games, while the IOC defends support through federations, scholarships and development programs. The debate has grown after World Athletics introduced prize money for Olympic gold and before Los Angeles 2028, where money, medals and athlete rights will be under closer scrutiny May 25, 2026 at 10:17 AM · Sports desk
Sports Modrić’s future after Milan miss the Champions League and Dinamo’s hope for a major return to Maksimir Milan missed out on the Champions League, putting Luka Modrić’s future back at the center of transfer speculation. His contract still gives the club room to continue, but sporting ambition, his role in the team, the coaching situation and Dinamo Zagreb’s emotional appeal now shape a decision that could define the summer window May 25, 2026 at 9:03 AM · Sports desk
Sports Ibrahimović escorted from San Siro after Milan defeat and fan anger over Champions League failure Milan’s defeat to Cagliari at San Siro turned the final Serie A matchday into a night of deep frustration. The club missed out on the Champions League, supporters targeted the board, and Zlatan Ibrahimović, senior adviser to ownership and management, left the stadium under security escort May 25, 2026 at 9:03 AM · Sports desk
Sports Nishesh Basavareddy stuns Roland-Garros with first-round win over Taylor Fritz Nishesh Basavareddy produced a major Roland-Garros upset by defeating Taylor Fritz in four sets. The young American wild card eliminated the world number nine and seventh seed after three tense tie-breaks and a dominant fourth set in Paris May 25, 2026 at 8:58 AM · Sports desk
Sports Felix Rosenqvist wins Indianapolis 500 in closest finish in race history after last-lap pass Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 with a dramatic last-second move in the closest finish in the race’s history. The Swedish driver beat David Malukas by 0.0233 seconds, while the 500-mile classic also produced a record number of lead changes and one of IndyCar’s most memorable endings May 25, 2026 at 8:58 AM · Sports desk
Sports Russian and Belarusian Rhythmic Gymnasts Under Flags at the 2026 European Championships in Varna Russian and Belarusian rhythmic gymnasts may compete under national symbols at the 2026 European Championships in Varna. The decision by European Gymnastics, aligned with World Gymnastics, marks a major shift after years of restrictions linked to the war in Ukraine May 25, 2026 at 8:39 AM · Sports desk
Sports United States artistic swimming builds early Los Angeles 2028 team after Olympic silver in Paris United States artistic swimming has narrowed its Olympic training squad early for Los Angeles 2028. After winning silver in Paris 2024, USA Artistic Swimming is building a stable athlete core for a home-pool performance and another medal push May 25, 2026 at 8:39 AM · Sports desk
Sports Munich closer to Summer Olympic Games bid for 2036, 2040 or 2044 after decisive city council vote in Bavaria Munich’s city council has strongly backed an expanded Olympic concept as the city seeks to become Germany’s candidate for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. The plan focuses on Olympic Park, short distances, sustainability, autonomous mobility and DOSB’s September decision May 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM · Sports desk
Sports Glasgow 2026 boosts accessibility and athlete arrivals with Allied Mobility and Glasgow Airport Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games organisers have expanded their partner network ahead of the biggest sporting event in the United Kingdom that year. Allied Mobility will provide accessible vehicles for para athletes, while Glasgow Airport will play a key role in welcoming delegations and supporters May 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM · Sports desk
Sports Italy Dominates European Karate Championships in Frankfurt, Croatia Claims Six Medals in Strong Campaign Italy finished the European Karate Championships in Frankfurt at the top of the medal table with four individual golds and three team titles. Croatia confirmed its strength with six medals, titles for Ema Sgardelli, Sadea Bećirović and Daniela Topić, and notable performances across kumite and para karate categories May 25, 2026 at 8:28 AM · Sports desk
Sports Kirsty Coventry in Auckland with Oceania Olympic committees before Los Angeles and Brisbane Games IOC president Kirsty Coventry made her first general assembly appearance with Oceania’s Olympic committees in Auckland. The meeting of 17 national bodies focused on governance, regional sports development and preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games May 25, 2026 at 8:28 AM · Sports desk