Sports Afghanistan Cricket In China Strengthens Regional Cooperation Ahead Of Olympic Return At Los Angeles 2028 An Afghanistan Cricket Board delegation is visiting China to support technical cooperation, youth development and cricket’s wider growth in Asia. The visit comes before cricket returns to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, where the T20 format will be played after a 128-year absence May 15, 2026 at 7:07 AM · Sports desk
Sports FIFA announces major 2026 World Cup final halftime show with BTS, Madonna and Shakira in New Jersey FIFA has announced the first major halftime show for the 2026 World Cup final, featuring BTS, Madonna and Shakira. The New Jersey event is set to combine football, global music and the Global Citizen education fund as the expanded 48-team tournament reaches its final match May 14, 2026 at 10:32 PM · Sports desk
Sports Parc des Princes to host PSG fans for Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest PSG will face Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest, while Parc des Princes becomes the main Paris gathering point for supporters. The club is organizing a major stadium viewing party as the team chases a second straight European title May 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM · Sports desk
Sports Spygate in English football: Southampton investigated over alleged Middlesbrough training filming in playoffs The Spygate affair has again raised questions over sporting integrity in English football. Southampton are under EFL investigation after Middlesbrough complained about alleged filming of a closed training session before the Championship playoff semifinal. The case is sensitive because the Wembley final decides promotion to the Premier League May 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM · Sports desk
Sports PGA Championship sold out months ahead as resale ticket prices fall before Aronimink tournament Tickets for the competitive rounds of the PGA Championship officially sold out months before the tournament, but the resale market is now sending a different signal. Verified listings have dropped below original prices for several days, highlighting shifting demand, late sales pressure and the business side of a major golf event at Aronimink May 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM · Sports desk
Sports Russia seeks IOC path to Los Angeles 2028 Olympics as suspension and doping questions remain Russia’s Olympic return remains uncertain as the IOC has not lifted the Russian Olympic Committee’s suspension. Moscow is targeting Los Angeles 2028, but the war in Ukraine, neutral-athlete rules and renewed anti-doping concerns continue to block a full comeback May 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM · Sports desk
Sports Nike sued over consumer refunds after illegal Trump tariffs and higher sneaker prices in the United States Consumers in the United States are suing Nike, claiming sneaker and apparel prices rose because of Trump-era tariffs later ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. The case raises a key question: who should receive tariff refunds if companies recover money from the federal government May 14, 2026 at 6:14 AM · Sports desk
Sports Gotham FC close to move to NYCFC’s new Queens stadium in major step for NWSL growth Gotham FC is in advanced talks to move to NYCFC’s new Queens stadium. A potential switch to Etihad Park would give the NWSL champion a new New York home and mark a major moment for women’s soccer, fans and the city’s expanding soccer scene May 14, 2026 at 6:10 AM · Sports desk
Sports White House says Iraqi visas will not block Iraq’s 2026 World Cup campaign in the United States The White House says Iraq’s national football team should not face visa problems for the 2026 World Cup, after Iraq secured a place in a group with Norway, France and Senegal. The issue has drawn attention because of earlier travel disruption, closed airspace and United States visa procedures May 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM · Sports desk
Sports Enhanced Games on the NYSE: The Las Vegas Sports Competition Where Doping Is Allowed Enhanced Games has become a publicly traded company on the NYSE and plans its first Las Vegas competition with swimming, athletics, weightlifting and strongman events. The project allows medically supervised performance enhancement and faces strong opposition from WADA, World Aquatics and anti-doping bodies May 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM · Sports desk
Sports Russia’s Return To International Sport By The End Of 2026 Under IOC, WADA, FIFA And UEFA Pressure Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev expects Russia to return to almost all sports by the end of 2026, but key decisions remain with the IOC, WADA, FIFA, UEFA and global federations. Neutral status, the war in Ukraine, athletics, football and anti-doping cases remain major barriers May 13, 2026 at 9:29 AM · Sports desk
Sports Georgian rugby under WADA scrutiny over doping scandal and urine sample substitution scheme Georgian rugby has been hit by a major doping scandal after a WADA and World Rugby investigation into urine sample substitution. National team players and a staff member were sanctioned, while the Georgian anti-doping agency faces pressure over serious failures in testing procedures May 13, 2026 at 9:29 AM · Sports desk