Sports Milano Cortina 2026 leaves strong Olympic legacy as Italians praise sport, tourism and Italy's image A Piepoli-WePlan survey shows that Milano Cortina 2026 left a highly positive impression across Italy. Most respondents believe the Winter Olympics strengthened the country's international image, supported tourism and the economy, and raised debate over a multi-venue model for major sporting events in the future May 22, 2026 at 9:14 AM · Sports desk
Sports Games of the Future 2025 in Abu Dhabi wins two Eventex Awards golds for phygital sport Games of the Future 2025 in Abu Dhabi won two gold prizes at the Eventex Awards 2026 for esports and hybrid event production. The competition brought together more than 850 participants from over 60 countries and confirmed the rising global profile of phygital sport, combining athletic performance, esports and technology May 22, 2026 at 9:13 AM · Sports desk
Sports Russia and Belarus seek return to world sport as Degtyarev invokes Putin's orders on athletes Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev is pressing for the full return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions. While Moscow demands flags and anthems, the IOC still keeps restrictions on Russia and allows only carefully vetted neutral participation May 22, 2026 at 9:13 AM · Sports desk
Sports Heerenveen and Thialf close to Olympic speed skating 2030 for French Alps Winter Games Heerenveen and the Thialf arena have entered formal talks to host Olympic long-track speed skating in 2030. French organizers aim to use existing infrastructure outside the host country, with the Dutch skating venue emerging as the strongest option May 22, 2026 at 8:59 AM · Sports desk
Sports Nordic combined faces IOC decision as Fabrice Guy urges support for French Alps 2030 Olympic programme Fabrice Guy has urged the French Alps 2030 Organising Committee to support keeping Nordic combined on the Winter Olympic programme. The historic discipline, part of the Games since 1924, now awaits an IOC decision amid debate over gender equality, tradition, global reach and the future shape of winter sports May 22, 2026 at 8:50 AM · Sports desk
Sports Romanian gymnastics under pressure after Camelia Voinea suspension over abuse allegations The Romanian Gymnastics Federation has temporarily suspended Camelia Voinea after allegations of physical and psychological abuse. The case raises questions about athlete safety, coaching accountability and the future of Romanian gymnastics ahead of new international competitions May 22, 2026 at 8:41 AM · Sports desk
Sports Esports World Cup 2026 moves from Riyadh to Paris as major esports tournament changes host amid crisis The Esports World Cup 2026 will be staged in Paris instead of Riyadh, keeping its summer calendar, record prize pool and more than two thousand players. The relocation raises major questions about security, travel, logistics and the future of the biggest club-based esports competition May 22, 2026 at 7:53 AM · Sports desk
Sports Scott Coker plans new global MMA league for 2027 with $60 million backing and Tony Hawk support Scott Coker is preparing a return to MMA with a new global league planned for 2027, supported by $60 million in financing and investors including Tony Hawk. The project targets the international combat sports market and aims to create fresh competition for UFC, PFL and other major organizations May 22, 2026 at 7:52 AM · Sports desk
Sports Eibar beat Alhama 2-0 at Ipurua to secure Liga F survival in the decisive season run-in Eibar defeated Alhama 2-0 at Ipurua in Matchday 28 of Liga F, with goals from Laura Camino and Carmen Álvarez and a disciplined defensive display that kept a clean sheet. The result gave the Basque side crucial points and confirmed survival late in the season May 22, 2026 at 6:56 AM · Sports desk
Sports Deportivo’s Narrow Away Win over Athletic Club in Lezama Strengthens Their Position in Liga F Run-In Deportivo claimed a vital 0-1 away win over Athletic Club in Lezama in the 28th round of Liga F Moeve. Ainhoa Marín’s goal, created by Bárbara Latorre, decided a tight match in which the Galician side combined defensive discipline, sharp transition play and composure under pressure in the season run-in May 22, 2026 at 6:52 AM · Sports desk
Sports Real Sociedad beat Granada 3-0 and confirmed European strength in the Liga F season finale Real Sociedad earned a convincing 3-0 win over Granada at Zubieta in Liga F, with goals from Cecilia Marcos, Claire Lavogez and Klára Cahynová. The home side controlled the match, protected third place and continued strongly after securing a Champions League spot May 22, 2026 at 6:51 AM · Sports desk
Sports Dundee’s 3-0 win over Livingston seals Scottish Premiership survival at Dens Park in decisive fashion Dundee confirmed Scottish Premiership survival with a 3-0 win over Livingston at Dens Park. Goals from Cameron Congreve, Fin Robertson and Ash Hay, plus Kieran O’Hara’s penalty save, shaped a match in which the home side stayed in control and ended the relegation pressure with authority and confidence May 22, 2026 at 6:51 AM · Sports desk