Sports Ana Maria Bărbosu before CAS: provisional suspension over anti-doping whereabouts failures Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu has been provisionally suspended after the ITA charged her with three whereabouts failures. The case now goes before CAS, raising questions about anti-doping rules, her Paris Olympic medal and wider pressure on athletes before major competitions May 11, 2026 at 7:41 AM · Sports desk
Sports World Cup 2026 in Miami and the ICE debate ahead of matches at Hard Rock Stadium Ahead of the 2026 World Cup in Miami, debate is growing over the possible role of ICE around stadiums, fan zones and transport hubs. Immigrant rights groups are seeking written guarantees, while organizers emphasize visitor safety and the importance of the tournament for football, tourism and the local economy May 11, 2026 at 7:29 AM · Sports desk
Sports LA28 Cultural Olympiad connects the 2028 Olympic Games with Los Angeles art and creative identity LA28 has announced a Cultural Olympiad for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. The programme links the sporting stage with fashion, film, food, music, performance and visual art while highlighting local communities, public spaces and the cultural legacy of the host city May 10, 2026 at 7:50 AM · Sports desk
Sports Milano Cortina 2026 with record ratings and weaker sponsor revenue after the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026 attracted a strong television and digital audience, but the financial picture of the Winter Olympics remained complex. Despite 56 partners and hundreds of millions of euros in sponsorship revenue, organizational costs and public investment raised new questions about the sustainability of the Olympic model May 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM · Sports desk
Sports FIFA announces spectacular opening of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City, Toronto and Los Angeles Find out how FIFA will open the 2026 World Cup with a series of ceremonies in Mexico City, Toronto and Los Angeles. We bring an overview of the announced musical performances, the symbolism of the three host countries, the new dimensions of the expanded tournament with 48 national teams and the organizational challenges of the largest edition of the World Cup so far. May 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM · Sports desk
Sports Tottenham facing a financial stress test because of the fight for survival and debts of more than £800 million at the club Find out why Tottenham's fight for survival in the Premier League has consequences far greater than sporting failure. We bring an overview of the financial pressure, debt of more than £800 million, the risk of losing TV revenue, the impact on sponsors and the role of the modern stadium in the business model of a club that depends on staying in the most lucrative football competition this season. May 9, 2026 at 7:16 PM · Sports desk
Sports The WNBA enters a new era: more than half of players begin the season with new clubs Find out why the 2026 season brings one of the biggest reshuffles in WNBA history. The new collective bargaining agreement, salary growth, competition expansion and the arrival of new franchises have triggered a major wave of transfers, causing more than half of players to begin the season in new environments. We bring an overview of the changes reshaping the league's sporting and business picture. May 9, 2026 at 5:31 AM · Sports desk
Sports Trump and politicians criticize expensive tickets for the 2026 World Cup and FIFA's dynamic pricing model Find out why ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have drawn sharp criticism from politicians, fans and the public. We bring an overview of the dispute over dynamic pricing, Donald Trump's reactions, FIFA's role and rising travel costs, as well as the question of whether the world's most popular football competition will remain accessible to a wide audience or become a luxury event. May 8, 2026 at 10:34 PM · Sports desk
Sports NCAA expands March Madness to 76 teams and opens a new financial chapter for American college basketball Find out what the expansion of the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournament from 2027 brings, how the new Opening Round will change entry into March Madness, and why the decision is linked to an additional 50 million dollars annually, greater media rights, new sponsorship categories and a broader debate about the balance between sporting opportunities and commercial interests in basketball. May 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM · Sports desk
Sports Freiburg and Aston Villa play the Europa League final in Istanbul after major semifinal comebacks Find out how Freiburg and Aston Villa reached the 2026 Europa League final in Istanbul, why it is a historic match for both clubs and which moments decided the semifinals against Braga and Nottingham Forest. We bring an overview of the key figures, tactical highlights, the importance of Beşiktaş Park and the stakes that can also bring the winner qualification for the Champions League. May 8, 2026 at 10:07 AM · Sports desk
Sports Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano for the Conference League trophy, Freiburg and Aston Villa play in Istanbul We bring an overview of the finale of the European club season: Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano secured the Conference League final in Leipzig, while Freiburg and Aston Villa will play for the Europa League trophy in Istanbul. After dramatic semifinals, the focus is on historic qualifications, key players and matches that can change the European status of clubs this season. May 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM · Sports desk
Sports Yauheni Tsikhantsou provisionally suspended due to growth hormone after Olympic bronze won in Paris Find out what is known about the case of Yauheni Tsikhantsou, Olympic bronze medalist in weightlifting, whom the ITA provisionally suspended after an adverse finding for growth hormone. We bring an overview of the procedure, possible consequences, the right to analysis of the B-sample and the broader context of anti-doping control in international sport after the Paris 2024 Games. May 8, 2026 at 9:42 AM · Sports desk