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
Sports Portugal speeds up preparations for the 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games in Portimão and Lagoa Portugal has entered a new phase of preparations for the 2027 Mediterranean Beach Games in Portimão and Lagoa. The technical review covered venues, logistics, accommodation, security, anti-doping procedures and a sports programme with eleven disciplines May 16, 2026 at 6:56 AM · Sports desk
Sports Russia’s Paralympic route to LA28 reopened after IPC decision to lift remaining suspension The International Paralympic Committee has lifted the remaining restrictions on Russia and Belarus, reopening a qualification route for Russian Para athletes toward Los Angeles 2028. The IPC decision has triggered strong reactions from Ukraine and European sports bodies amid the ongoing war May 16, 2026 at 6:56 AM · Sports desk
Sports David Beckham becomes first British sports billionaire as Inter Miami and Victoria Beckham boost fortune David Beckham has become the first British sportsman billionaire in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. His fortune has been driven by Inter Miami, global branding, commercial deals and Victoria Beckham’s growing fashion and beauty business May 15, 2026 at 8:27 PM · Sports desk
Sports Athletics season opens in China: Duplantis chases world record as Lyles runs in Tokyo one day later in May The Diamond League opens in Shanghai/Keqiao, where Mondo Duplantis again takes center stage with the possibility of another pole vault world record. One day later Noah Lyles runs in Tokyo at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix, in a weekend that launches a decisive stretch of the athletics season and brings the first major form checks May 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM · Sports desk
Sports Boston warns World Cup 2026 fans: no ticket, no stadium access in Foxborough on match days Boston’s World Cup 2026 organizers have warned fans not to travel to the Foxborough stadium without a valid match ticket. Access to the stadium, parking areas and special transport services will be limited to ticket holders as the city prepares for seven tournament matches May 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM · Sports desk
Sports PTPA vs Roland-Garros and Wimbledon: Grand Slam credential dispute moves to federal court PTPA has sought emergency court protection after Roland-Garros and Wimbledon denied credentials to its representatives. The case adds a new chapter to the legal fight over player rights, Grand Slam revenue, access to athletes and the governance structure of professional tennis May 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM · Sports desk
Sports Saudi PIF and FIFA sign new World Cup 2026 deal as sport remains a key investment priority Saudi Arabia’s PIF has become an official tournament supporter of the 2026 World Cup, strengthening its ties with FIFA and global football. The deal comes ahead of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup hosting role and confirms sport as a central part of Riyadh’s long-term investment strategy May 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM · Sports desk
Sports NASCAR lawsuits target counterfeit merchandise and hidden online seller networks across United States motorsport NASCAR has launched new court actions against counterfeit merchandise sellers who use protected marks online and offer unauthorized motorsport goods. The case shows how pirated sports products have become a complex threat for racing series, brands, licensed retailers, digital platforms and fans May 15, 2026 at 7:12 AM · Sports desk
Sports Speed Skating at 2030 Winter Olympics Nearer to Thialf as Heerenveen Moves Ahead of Turin Thialf in Heerenveen could host long-track speed skating at the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps. Organisers have opened exclusive talks with the Dutch arena, a move that could shift the event about 1200 kilometres north of the main Alpine venues May 15, 2026 at 7:08 AM · Sports desk