Sports Olympic Games in Northern England: UK Sport reviews regional bid plan for the 2040s The UK Government has asked UK Sport to assess a possible regional bid from northern England for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the 2040s. The review will examine whether sport, stadium projects and urban renewal could deliver long-term economic benefits May 18, 2026 at 6:56 AM · Sports desk
Sports Borussia Dortmund win at Werder Bremen to finish Bundesliga season in second place Borussia Dortmund beat Werder Bremen 2-0 at the Weserstadion in Bundesliga matchday 34. Goals from Serhou Guirassy and Yan Couto gave Niko Kovač’s side a controlled away victory, confirmed second place and left Werder reflecting on another goalless defeat near the bottom of the table May 17, 2026 at 7:51 AM · Sports desk
Sports Switzerland beat Latvia 4-2 in Zurich for perfect start at the Ice Hockey World Championship Switzerland defeated Latvia 4-2 at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich and kept a perfect start to the Ice Hockey World Championship. The host team broke down Latvia’s disciplined resistance after a scoreless first period, with Damien Riat scoring twice and Timo Meier and Dean Kukan adding key contributions May 17, 2026 at 7:51 AM · Sports desk
Sports Canada routs Italy 6-0 at the Ice Hockey World Championship as Celebrini and Talbot lead dominant win Canada defeated Italy 6-0 in Fribourg in Group B of the Ice Hockey World Championship. Macklin Celebrini scored twice and added an assist, Cam Talbot stopped all 19 shots, and Italy had no answer to Canada’s pressure, quick transitions and deep attacking production from several forward lines at BCF Arena May 17, 2026 at 7:45 AM · Sports desk
Sports Paris Basketball secures Betclic Élite lead with derby win over ASVEL in round 30 at Adidas Arena Paris Basketball defeated ASVEL 87-76 at Adidas Arena and confirmed first place in Betclic Élite before the playoffs. The round 30 derby delivered an important win for the Paris side against the experienced Villeurbanne club, sending a clear message to its rivals ahead of the French league postseason May 17, 2026 at 7:40 AM · Sports desk
Sports Iran youth Olympic team at Dakar 2026 honours schoolboy Makan Nasiri after deadly Minab school strike Iran’s young Olympic athletes will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games under a symbolic name dedicated to Makan Nasiri, a schoolboy killed in the Minab school strike. The delegation links sport, remembrance and the wider message of young athletes carrying the memory of child victims onto an international stage May 17, 2026 at 7:39 AM · Sports desk
Sports SC Freiburg crush RB Leipzig 4-1 and secure Europe in dramatic Bundesliga finale SC Freiburg ended the Bundesliga season with a commanding 4-1 win over RB Leipzig at Europa-Park Stadion, sealing seventh place and a route into UEFA Conference League qualifying. Goals from Niklas Beste, Igor Matanović, Matthias Ginter and Derry Scherhant gave Freiburg a major boost before their UEFA Europa League final against Aston Villa May 17, 2026 at 7:38 AM · Sports desk
Sports LA Grand Prix in Los Angeles brings 11 reigning Olympic and World champions to the USC track The LA Grand Prix in Los Angeles on 13 and 14 June will feature 11 reigning Olympic and World champions at Allyson Felix Field at Katherine B. Loker Track Stadium. The USA Track & Field meeting is a key athletics event as the city builds momentum toward the LA28 Olympic cycle May 17, 2026 at 7:38 AM · Sports desk
Sports Heat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup becomes a major challenge for players, fans and FIFA organizers The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada will be the largest tournament in history, but extreme heat is becoming a central concern. New analyses warn of risks for players, fans, referees and staff, especially at open stadiums and crowded fan zones May 17, 2026 at 7:38 AM · Sports desk
Sports Sudan begins long Olympic road to LA28 amid war, sports recovery and renewed hope for Los Angeles 2028 Sudan’s Olympic Committee is beginning a demanding preparation cycle for LA28 as athletes affected by war seek safety, training and qualification events. The road to Los Angeles is becoming both a sporting challenge and a symbol of recovery for a country whose sports system has been deeply disrupted May 17, 2026 at 7:37 AM · Sports desk
Sports Russian complaint over Baku judging raises transparency questions in European rhythmic gymnastics The Russian Gymnastics Federation requested clarification of scores after the European Rhythmic Cup in Baku, especially in group routines and cross battles. The case has sparked wider debate about judging transparency, neutral athlete status and the rules shaping elite rhythmic gymnastics May 17, 2026 at 7:35 AM · Sports desk
Sports Bayern Munich ends Bundesliga season with five-goal win over 1. FC Köln as Harry Kane scores hat-trick Bayern Munich defeated 1. FC Köln 5-1 in the 34th Bundesliga round at Allianz Arena to close the season in champion style. Harry Kane scored a hat-trick, while Tom Bischof and Nicolas Jackson added goals in a dominant final league performance May 17, 2026 at 7:29 AM · Sports desk