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Women's marathon world record holder banned for doping

Ethiopian distance runner Tigist Assefa faces a three-year competition ban after testing positive for prohibited substances, casting a shadow over her historic marathon performance that demolished the previous world record by over two minutes.

McGregor faces UFC ban over doping violations

UFC superstar Conor McGregor's fighting return faces uncertainty as he's flagged for three whereabouts failures with US Anti-Doping Agency, potentially triggering a mandatory ban.

Paul Pogba Banned from Football for Four Years in Doping Scandal

Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba has been handed a devastating four-year ban from football after testing positive for a banned substance. The Juventus midfielder, once the world's most expensive player, faces a career-ending suspension.

World Athletics Champs 2025: GB Soars to 2nd Place

The 2025 World Athletics Championships conclude with a dramatic shift in the global pecking order. Great Britain surges to a historic second place, while the United States maintains its dominance. Discover the full medal count and the standout performance

Doctor Mackenzie Little wins javelin bronze at Worlds

Australian javelin thrower Mackenzie Little, a qualified doctor who worked on the NHS frontline, wins a sensational bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships in a story of dedication spanning sport and medicine.

Hodgkinson's Olympic Double Dream Dashed by Hiltz

British athletics star Keely Hodgkinson's ambitious 800m & 1500m double bid for the Paris Olympics is over after American Nikki Hiltz's sensational victory at the US Trials. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe praises the rising standard of women's mi

Hodgkinson: 'On The Start Line, You're Fair Game'

British athletics star Keely Hodgkinson opens up on the intense pressure and mental challenges of elite competition after witnessing fellow runner Nikki Hiltz's powerful Instagram post.

Amy Hunt's Olympic Dream in Jeopardy After Injury

British sprint sensation Amy Hunt faces a race against time to be fit for the Paris Olympics after a serious training injury derailed her World Championship plans and threatened her golden dream.

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

Amy Hunt's wooden medal mix-up at World Championships

British sprinter Amy Hunt secures a historic bronze medal in the 200m at the World Athletics Championships, but a bizarre trophy mix-up leaves her with a wooden placeholder instead of the real prize.

World Athletics Champs 2025: 200m & Heptathlon Drama

Relive every electrifying moment from the 200m finals and gripping heptathlon competition at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Full results, standout performances, and record-breaking drama.

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