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Afghan women footballers refused UAE visas

Young Afghan refugee footballers living in the UK have been denied entry to the UAE for a critical tournament, dealing another blow to women's sports in Afghanistan.

CONMEBOL backs 64-team World Cup expansion

South American football's governing body throws weight behind FIFA's controversial plan to expand World Cup to 64 teams, promising more global representation and revenue opportunities.

Trump Proposes US-UK World Cup Tournament

Exclusive: Donald Trump reveals ambitious plan to bring FIFA World Cup to American soil with British collaboration, promising 'greatest sporting spectacle ever seen'

South Carolina's Chloe Kitts tears ACL in March Madness

University of South Carolina women's basketball team faces major setback after forward Chloe Kitts tears ACL during March Madness tournament, potentially ending her season and impacting team's championship aspirations.

O'Sullivan wins World Grand Prix snooker title

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan claims his fourth ranking title of the season with stunning 10-7 win over Ding Junhui in China, cementing his status as the world's number one player.

Cricket in Corfu: Island's Unexpected Sporting Delight

Discover how the tranquil Greek island of Corfu became the unlikely host for a cricket tournament, creating confusion, forging friendships, and delivering pure sporting delight against a Mediterranean backdrop.

Saudi Arabia's £30M Boxing Tournament Revealed

Boxing's elite are set for a financial windfall as Turki Alalshikh reveals staggering £30 million prize money for the groundbreaking 5 vs 5 team tournament between Matchroom and Queensberry this June.

AFCON 2025 in jeopardy as Morocco protests escalate

Exclusive: The future of Africa's premier football tournament hangs in the balance as widespread protests and political instability in Morocco spark cancellation fears. CAF president Patrice Motsepe breaks his silence on the mounting crisis.

Raducanu retires as extreme heat halts Wuhan Open

Emma Raducanu's Wuhan Open campaign ended abruptly as extreme heat forced her retirement, while Novak Djokovic battled vomiting in conditions so severe tournament organisers suspended play.

Trump deportation plan threatens UK World Cup bid

Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump's proposed mass deportation plan could devastate UK and Ireland's World Cup hosting ambitions by crippling visa processing for essential workers.

Storm Amy Forces Golf Suspension Amid 60mph Winds

Ferocious winds reaching 60mph from Storm Amy have forced tournament officials to suspend play at a major golf championship, leaving players and fans in limbo as safety concerns take priority.

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