Sports Newcastle United modernises St. James' Park: better service, accessibility and digital infrastructure We bring an overview of Newcastle United's new investments in St. James' Park, from the replacement of seats and modernisation of kiosks to the 5G network, better lighting, public address system and more accessible entrances. The club links the upgrades with fan feedback, while in the background a final decision on the stadium's long-term future is still awaited. May 7, 2026 at 4:48 PM · Sports desk
Sports PGE Narodowy in Warsaw could get an athletics track and larger capacity because of Poland’s Olympic plans We bring an overview of plans for the possible major expansion of Warsaw’s PGE Narodowy stadium, which, as part of Poland’s Olympic ambitions, could get an athletics track, additional stands and a capacity of around 80 thousand seats. The project is still at an early stage, but it is already raising questions about costs, timelines, stadium use and Warsaw’s long-term sports infrastructure. May 7, 2026 at 4:45 PM · Sports desk
Sports Manchester City opens expanded North Stand in phases and prepares Etihad Stadium for a new record capacity Find out how Manchester City plans to gradually open the expanded North Stand at Etihad Stadium, why test events are crucial before using full capacity and how the project changes the fan experience, tickets, hospitality offer and wider development of the Etihad Campus ahead of the Premier League run-in and the match against Aston Villa on 24 May 2026. May 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM · Sports desk
Sports Aramco takes the name of the new stadium in Al Khobar and strengthens its sponsorship role at the 2027 Asian Cup Find out how the agreement between Aramco and the Asian Football Confederation changes the commercial framework of the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. We bring an overview of the meaning of the naming rights for the stadium in Al Khobar, broader Saudi investment in sports infrastructure, the connection with future major competitions and the questions surrounding the organization of international football events. May 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM · Sports desk
Sports PSG withstood Bayern’s pressure in Munich and reached the Champions League final against Arsenal We bring an overview of the dramatic Champions League semi-final second leg in which PSG, with a draw against Bayern in Munich, defended their advantage from the first match and secured the final with Arsenal. Ousmane Dembélé’s early goal, Harry Kane’s late equalizer, controversial refereeing decisions and the tactical maturity of the Parisians marked the evening at the Allianz Arena. May 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM · Sports desk
Sports Formula 1 and Sky have extended a major television deal in the United Kingdom and Ireland all the way to 2034 Find out what the new long-term contract between Formula 1 and Sky brings, why it is important for the sports TV rights market and how it will affect race broadcasts in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Italy. We bring an overview of the estimated value of the arrangement, audience growth, availability of free-to-air broadcasts and the wider battle between television and streaming for premium sports content. May 6, 2026 at 8:33 PM · Sports desk
Sports Gabriele Rossetti won gold in skeet in Almaty and marked the ISSF World Cup with a world record Find out how Italian Olympic champion Gabriele Rossetti won gold in men's skeet at the ISSF World Cup in Almaty and set a new world record with a 35/36 final. We bring an overview of the competition, key results, reactions and the broader significance of his performance in Kazakhstan. May 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM · Sports desk
Sports Jonathan Simms ran 44.02 in the 400 meters and became the new big name of young world athletics in 2026 Find out how Jonathan Simms, a University of Georgia freshman, ran 44.02 seconds in the 400 meters in Athens, set a school record, and entered among the fastest juniors of all time. We bring the context of a race decided in thousandths, the meaning of the result for the NCAA season, and the reasons why his performance is already being viewed on a world level in the 400-meter sprint. May 6, 2026 at 9:49 AM · Sports desk
Sports Ostrava 2027 again hosts the world championship in para ice hockey in the elite A-Pool of the tournament Find out why the 2027 A-Pool World Para Ice Hockey Championship is returning to Ostrava, a city that has already hosted the elite tournament three times. We bring an overview of the dates, announced participants, the importance of Ostravar Arena, the expectations of the Czech national team and the broader significance of the competition for the development of parasport and the international promotion of this dynamic winter sport. May 6, 2026 at 6:46 AM · Sports desk
Sports ITTF in London adopted a new constitution after tensions and disputed elections in the leadership of world table tennis Find out why the ITTF decision in London is important for the future of world table tennis. In the year of its centenary, the federation adopted a new constitution after disputed elections and months of institutional tensions, with announcements of clearer rules on voting, oversight, the composition of bodies, integrity and more responsible governance of the global sport in the new period. May 6, 2026 at 6:46 AM · Sports desk
Sports Doha 2026 ready for Gulf Games: mascot Washeq announces regional sports spectacle in Qatar in May Find out how Doha is completing preparations for Gulf Games 2026, a multisport competition that will bring together more than a thousand athletes from the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. We bring an overview of the program, the symbolism of the mascot Washeq, sports venues, sponsors and Qatar's wider role in organizing major regional sporting events. The Games are held from May 11 to 22. May 6, 2026 at 6:44 AM · Sports desk
Sports Electronic officiating in tennis is changing the game from Grand Slam tournaments to local courts Find out how electronic line calling is changing tennis, from ATP tournaments and Wimbledon to junior, university and recreational courts. We bring an overview of the technology that uses cameras and computer tracking to reduce disputed decisions, while also opening new questions about supervision, trust, accessibility and the future role of officials. May 6, 2026 at 6:21 AM · Sports desk