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Truffert: Life Beyond Football Fuels Success

Exclusive interview with Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffert reveals how pursuing passions outside football enhances his performance and mental resilience on the pitch.

Ex-QPR star, 73, completes New York Marathon

Ex-footballer Tony Hazell completes New York Marathon at 73, proving age is just a number in this remarkable sporting achievement that's inspiring athletes worldwide.

Paraguay's Mother's Day declaration excludes LGBTQ+ families

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies sparks outrage by declaring 'Mother's Day' as exclusively for 'pregnant women, mothers, and grandmothers,' drawing condemnation from LGBTQ+ rights groups who call it discriminatory and exclusionary.

Aussie Stars Dominate World Athletics Champs 2025

Exclusive photo gallery: Relive the powerful performances, emotional triumphs, and record-breaking moments of Australian track and field athletes at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

Lynsey Sharp: I was robbed of an Olympic medal by gender rules

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.

35 Nations Demand IOC Ban Russia from Paris 2024 Olympics

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.

Don Lemon Sparks Olympics Row Over Transgender Boxer

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 athlete cleared for World Championships with Cyprus

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

Enhanced Games Targets Fred Kerley & British Stars

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.

Birmingham Uni Tops UK LGBTQ+ Friendliness Survey

A major new Ipsos survey reveals the University of Birmingham is the UK's most LGBTQ+ friendly university, as national attitudes show a significant generational divide on identity and equality issues.

Seb Coe demands Olympic ban for transgender athletes

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.

NCAA Proposes Landmark Plan to Pay Student Athletes

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.

Over-60s Dominate HYROX Fitness Revolution

Discover why athletes over 60 are becoming the most successful cohort in HYROX, the world's fastest-growing fitness sport. Learn their training secrets and how they're smashing age stereotypes.

Tragedy: Two Marquette Lacrosse Players Killed in Crash

The Marquette University men's lacrosse team is in mourning after a horrific car crash claimed the lives of two young players and left three others hospitalised in a devastating blow to the sporting community.

Venus, LeBron, Ronaldo: Redefining Athletic Age

Elite athletes like Venus Williams, LeBron James, and Cristiano Ronaldo are shattering age barriers. Discover the science and secrets behind the revolution extending top-level careers deep into the 40s.

Pope Francis meets LGBTQ+ advocate in Vatican audience

In a significant move, Pope Francis held a private audience with prominent LGBTQ+ ministry leader Father James Martin at the Vatican, reinforcing his message of inclusivity and 'welcome for all' within the Catholic Church.

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