Sports World Aquatics seeks hosts for Artistic Swimming World Cup and age-group championships through 2030 World Aquatics has opened the bidding process for hosts of the Artistic Swimming World Cup and age-group championships from 2027 to 2030. Candidates must prove technical, financial and operational capacity, with the decisions set to shape the sport’s international competition calendar May 12, 2026 at 6:54 AM · Sports desk
Sports FIE under pressure from athletes and coaches over world fencing governance and neutral competitors row The International Fencing Federation has rejected claims of a confidence crisis after an open letter from nearly 3000 athletes and coaches. The dispute focuses on FIE governance, neutral competitors, Alisher Usmanov’s role, World Cup postponements, video rights, eligibility checks and calls for an independent review May 12, 2026 at 6:51 AM · Sports desk
Sports LAPD seeks $1.15 billion for Olympic and Paralympic Games security in Los Angeles 2028 Los Angeles is preparing for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games with one of the largest security operations in the city's history. LAPD estimates $1.15 billion for police deployment, outside agencies, overtime work and regular public safety during the Games May 11, 2026 at 9:45 AM · Sports desk
Sports Organising Committee Delegation in Malaysia prepares seventh edition of international sporting event An Organising Committee delegation visited Malaysia to coordinate the next phase of preparations with local authorities for the seventh edition of an international sporting event. The talks focused on institutional coordination, logistics, potential cooperation and the further development of the project May 11, 2026 at 8:29 AM · Sports desk
Sports Spain launches first Para ice hockey team and plans historic Madrid season in 2026 Spain has launched its first Para ice hockey team, with Fedhielo planning an inaugural Madrid season in 2026. The project is seeking new athletes, coaches, sponsors and support to build a national pathway in a fast-growing Paralympic winter sport May 11, 2026 at 7:44 AM · Sports desk
Sports Chijindu Ujah and Brandon Mingeli charged in crypto fraud case linked to British athletics British sprinters Chijindu Ujah and Brandon Mingeli have been charged with conspiracy to defraud in an investigation into an alleged cryptocurrency scam. Police say victims were persuaded to reveal security details for crypto wallets, while the case has drawn attention because of Ujah’s athletics career May 11, 2026 at 7:42 AM · Sports desk
Sports European Committee accepts UNFP complaint over packed football calendar and player welfare rights The European Committee of Social Rights has declared admissible UNFP's complaint against France over the workload facing professional footballers. The case raises major questions about working conditions, player health, rest periods and the impact of the international football calendar on club and national team competitions May 11, 2026 at 7:41 AM · Sports desk
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