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
Sports India Uses 2030 Commonwealth Games In Ahmedabad To Strengthen Its 2036 Olympic Games Bid India aims to turn the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad into a decisive test for its 2036 Olympic Games bid. Modern venues, existing infrastructure and international evaluations are expected to show whether the country can stage a multisport event on an Olympic scale May 17, 2026 at 7:23 AM · Sports desk
Sports California pressures LA28 over Olympic Games 2028 ticket prices and fan access in Los Angeles California lawmakers are pressing LA28 for clearer answers after criticism over ticket prices, fees and availability for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The debate focuses on fan access, affordable seats, ticket distribution and risks linked to resale before the official platform opens May 17, 2026 at 7:23 AM · Sports desk
Sports Slovenia Stun Czechia at Ice Hockey World Championship With 3-2 Overtime Win in Fribourg Slovenia earned a major Group B upset at the Ice Hockey World Championship by defeating Czechia 3-2 after overtime in Fribourg. Marcel Mahkovec scored the decisive goal, while goaltender Lukaš Horak produced key saves under heavy Czech pressure to secure valuable points May 17, 2026 at 7:01 AM · Sports desk
Sports ESPN targets record Super Bowl audience with its first NFL championship broadcast from Los Angeles ESPN is preparing for its first Super Bowl broadcast and wants to break the NFL championship audience record. Super Bowl LXI will be played in 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with Disney building a major cross-platform campaign around ESPN, ABC and one of the biggest sports broadcasts in U.S. television May 17, 2026 at 6:50 AM · Sports desk
Sports How much professional athletes earn: salaries, bonuses and real income beyond the top 10 in major leagues Professional athletes’ earnings go far beyond the millionaire contracts of the biggest stars. This overview explains salaries, bonuses and sponsorship income in the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, football, WNBA and individual sports, showing why averages often hide the real median income and the wider career risks May 17, 2026 at 6:38 AM · Sports desk
Sports Knicks playoff run targets over $140 million in revenue at Madison Square Garden The New York Knicks have turned another deep Eastern Conference playoff run into a major sports business story. Estimates suggest Madison Square Garden Sports could generate more than $140 million in gross revenue from tickets, suites, concessions and merchandise during the NBA playoffs May 17, 2026 at 6:06 AM · Sports desk
Sports Arizona Cardinals mocked over AI NFL schedule video and fan backlash across social media The Arizona Cardinals faced strong criticism after releasing their 2026 NFL schedule video, which fans and several US sports outlets mocked as awkward AI-style content. Instead of highlighting a demanding season and major matchups, the reaction turned toward the club’s digital misstep May 16, 2026 at 7:11 AM · Sports desk
Sports Fake profiles, phishing and AI scams increasingly target professional athletes and their private data Professional athletes are becoming frequent targets of online scams, fake profiles, phishing messages and AI abuse. A U.S. case shows how attackers exploit public visibility, private data and athletes’ trust for identity theft, blackmail and financial fraud May 16, 2026 at 7:09 AM · Sports desk
Sports Türkiye tops European Taekwondo Championship as British para fighters dominate heavyweight finals Türkiye finished the European Taekwondo Championship in Munich at the top of the medal table, while British para-taekwondo athletes Matt Bush and Amy Truesdale highlighted the final day with gold medals in the heavyweight categories May 16, 2026 at 7:06 AM · Sports desk
Sports Jeonbuk plans major youth sports complex as Muju strengthens its role as global taekwondo capital South Korea’s Jeonbuk is preparing a major sports infrastructure push, led by a National Youth Sports Complex and a wider strategy to reinforce Muju as a global hub for taekwondo training, competition and sports tourism May 16, 2026 at 7:05 AM · Sports desk