British track star Lynsey Sharp delivers a powerful critique of Olympic gender inclusion policies, claiming she was denied a rightful medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics after finishing behind two athletes with testosterone levels far above the female range.
The International Olympic Committee is under intense scrutiny as 35 nations, including the UK, US, and Israel, demand a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Games, challenging the IOC's proposed 'neutral' status.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon ignites fiery debate after questioning the eligibility of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif to compete in the women's category at the Paris Olympics, challenging the IOC's stance on transgender athletes.
Russian-born high jumper Elena Kulichenko has been approved to represent Cyprus at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, just days after receiving her new passport. The 23-year-old's rapid switch highlights the ongoing upheaval in international a
Russia, China, India, and Belarus are forming a rival 'Intervision' song contest as a cultural counterweight to the Western-dominated Eurovision, signalling a new front in the global battle for soft power influence.
US sprint champion Fred Kerley is at the centre of a bold bid for the Enhanced Games, a new Olympic rival that permits performance-enhancing drugs, as organisers target top British athletes to launch the controversial event.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina withdraws from the Billie Jean King Cup tie in solidarity with her nation, citing a 'hard rule' against competing with Russian and Belarusian athletes without neutrality agreements.
A major controversy erupts at the World Athletics Championships as a British sprinter refuses to wear an 'Athletes Against Hate' slogan, igniting a fierce debate on religious expression versus team unity in elite sports.
Erika Kirk, mother of newly crowned Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt, publicly supports Donald Trump's position against transgender athletes in female competitions, sparking debate across social media platforms.
Exclusive investigation reveals a systematic operation, backed by Belarus, to transfer Ukrainian children from occupied territories for political re-education and military training, sparking war crime allegations.
Vladimir Putin announces plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus by July, marking a major escalation in the standoff with the West and NATO. Full analysis of the strategic implications.
Major joint Russian-Belarusian military exercises near EU borders trigger unease among European leaders, raising fears of prolonged hybrid warfare and regional destabilisation.
A severe gout outbreak has sidelined multiple athletes at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, with officials scrambling to contain the painful condition linked to dehydration and high-purine diets.
NATO activates its largest rapid response force in history, sending 90,000 troops to Poland following a direct nuclear threat from Russia and a suspected missile incursion from Belarus.
Polish PM Donald Tusk warns of intensified Russian hybrid operations and confirms NATO reinforcements amid escalating tensions on EU's eastern border.
Russia and Belarus have commenced their largest joint military exercises, 'Zapad-2021', mobilising 200,000 troops near the EU's doorstep. The massive display of force, involving paratroopers, fighter jets, and live-fire drills, has sparked major alarm in
World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe has called for a complete ban on transgender athletes competing in the female category at the Olympic Games, citing the need to protect the integrity of women's sport.
NATO allies issue a stark condemnation of Belarusian military drills near the Polish border, branding them a 'flagrant violation' of international law. Poland responds by deploying troops for monitoring as regional security fears intensify.
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls for sustained US support against Alexander Lukashenko's regime, warning of regional instability during key Washington meetings.
Russia and Belarus have commenced their largest joint military exercises, 'Zapad-2021', near the Polish border. The massive war games, involving tens of thousands of troops, sophisticated weaponry, and nuclear-capable forces, are raising alarm across NATO
In a seismic shift for US college sports, NCAA President Charlie Baker has unveiled a revolutionary plan allowing top-tier Division I schools to directly pay their athletes, challenging the long-standing amateurism model.
In a startling diplomatic move, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned and released dozens of prisoners, including a British citizen, in a deal linked to the potential lifting of US sanctions. This article delves into the details of the agr
Exclusive intelligence reveals a new, cheaper 'Gerbera' drone, similar to Iranian Shahed models, was used in a major violation of Polish airspace from Belarus, raising alarms over evolving aerial threats in the Ukraine war.
A sweeping pan-European security operation has uncovered a sophisticated alleged Belarusian spy network, leading to multiple arrests across several countries and raising serious concerns about foreign interference.
Exclusive analysis: As Putin ramps up nuclear rhetoric and moves warheads to Belarus, Mark Almond warns the West's weak response is inviting catastrophic miscalculation and a new Cold War.
Lithuania demands answers from Poland after its border guards allegedly damaged a vehicle and used aggressive tactics against Lithuanian officers during a migrant patrol near the Belarusian frontier.
A Russian drone breached Polish airspace, triggering a national alert and swift military response. The incident, occurring just hours before Warsaw closed its border with Belarus, intensifies regional security fears and underscores the spillover risks fro
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Steve Clarke's Scotland side emerged with a hard-fought 2-0 win over a physical Belarus team. Discover our full player ratings and analysis from a match that saw a lucky escape from a dangerous tackle.
Steve Clarke insists his Scotland squad will not be intimidated by the surreal, fan-free stadium in Hungary as they prepare to face a stubborn Belarus side in a pivotal Euro 2024 qualifier. Get the latest team news and tactical insight.