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Sky Sports axes Halo brand after backlash

Sky Sports has scrapped its female-targeted Halo brand just days after launch following a furious backlash accusing it of being patronising. Read the full story.

Sky Sports criticised for 'patronising' female fans

Sky Sports faces criticism for its new female-targeted TikTok channel 'Halo', branded the 'lil sis' of main content and accused of patronising women with pink branding. Discover the full story.

Winter Sports Oppose Coe's Cross-Country Olympic Plan

Sebastian Coe's proposal to add cross-country running to the 2030 Winter Olympics faces fierce opposition from traditional snow sports federations. Discover the conflict threatening the Games' heritage.

Missouri's $3.88bn Sports Betting Projection

Missouri's legal sports betting market, launching 1st December, is projected to generate a massive $3.88bn handle in its first year. Discover the key figures and driving forces behind this economic surge.

Transgender Athlete Ban Looms for 2028 Olympics

The IOC is set to ban transgender women from competing in female categories at the 2028 LA Games, a major policy shift impacting athletes like Laurel Hubbard. Read the full story.

World's oldest Olympian dies aged 101

Hungarian shooting champion Károly Takács, the world's oldest Olympian, dies at 101. The double gold medalist's remarkable career spanned wars and personal tragedy to achieve Olympic glory.

Harry Garside's shock split and life transformation revealed

Australian boxing champion Harry Garside opens up about his dramatic life changes, from his high-profile breakup with girlfriend Ashley Ruscoe to his surprising career shift into the world of reality television and personal reinvention.

Coe: Olympic bidding process is "broken"

Exclusive: IOC President's radical reforms challenged as Coe reveals World Athletics is considering revolutionary approach to future host city selection, potentially favouring permanent locations.

Win Prizes in This Week's Ultimate Sports Quiz

From Premier League drama to boxing's biggest punches, dive into our weekly sports quiz covering football, cricket, rugby, boxing, darts, baseball and swimming for your chance to win exciting prizes.

Barstool Sports' Cody Beef Dies - Community Mourns

The sudden and tragic passing of Barstool Sports personality Cody Beef has sent shockwaves through the sports media community, leaving colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a beloved content creator.

Olympic champion Noemie Fox announces engagement

Australian Olympic gold medallist Noemie Fox shares joyous engagement news with partner and fellow canoe slalom athlete Ethan Hodson, revealing their romantic Parisian proposal story.

Hodgkinson Faces Raducanu-Style Burnout Crisis

Olympic hero Michael Johnson sounds alarm over relentless pressure on young athletes as rising track sensation Keely Hodgkinson battles injury struggles reminiscent of tennis star Emma Raducanu's career challenges

MLB stars to play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred confirms MLB players will compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking baseball's dramatic return to the global stage after 24 years.

NFL warns players after NBA's Mafia betting scandal

The NFL has issued an urgent warning to its athletes about gambling dangers after explosive revelations of Mafia involvement in the NBA's betting controversy. Learn how American sports leagues are battling organised crime infiltration.

Indonesia bans Israeli gymnasts from Olympic qualifier

Indonesian sports authorities face International Olympic Committee scrutiny after blocking Israeli athletes from a crucial Olympic qualifying event, raising concerns about political discrimination in international sport.

Indonesia faces IOC ban over Israel athlete exclusion

The International Olympic Committee threatens to revoke Indonesia's hosting rights for major sporting events after the country barred Israeli athletes from competition, sparking international condemnation.

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