Deutsche Welle - Sports (18 hours ago)

At the Impact Academy in Cairo, girls from socially disadvantaged backgrounds learn to box. In a society marked by prejudice and violence against women, they want to go their own way.

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France24 - Sports (22 hours ago)

Olympique Lyonnais could only manage a 0-0 draw on the road against Le Havre. Lyon (4th place) have fallen behind Marseille (3rd place) and are seeing Lille (5th place) close in.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (24 hours ago)

Mexico City sets new world record after more than 9,000 people took part in a massive open-air soccer class. The record comes as Mexico prepares to help host the FIFA World Cup in June.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A day ago)

Five of the seven women who had been granted asylum in Australia have reportedly decided to return to Iran. Concerns about their safety arose after players remained silent during the Iranian national anthem.

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France24 - Sports (2 days ago)

In a breathtaking showdown, France held on to their Six Nations crown after edging England 48–46 on Saturday at the Stade de France. Thomas Ramos drilled the winning penalty at the buzzer, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey etched his name into the record books, sealing a dramatic victory that gives Les Bleus back-to-back titles.

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France24 - Sports (2 days ago)

France on Saturday retained their Six Nations title in a nail-biting match against England that saw the lead change hands numerous times, as the two sides scored a combined 13 tries. While France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey broke records by scoring four tries, it was Thomas Ramos who edged a win for Les Bleus with a last-minute penalty.

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RT - Sport (3 days ago)

Russian skier Varvara Voronchikhina won her second gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics Read Full Article at RT.com

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France24 - Sports (3 days ago)

French rowers Noam Mouelle and Tobias Bernard will captain University of Cambridge and University of Oxford in the men's Boat Race on the River Thames next month, marking the first time both crews are led by French-born captains.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 days ago)

African football's governing body CAF says it made the decision to postpone it's top women's tournament to ensure "the best possible conditions." It's not the first time the tournament has been moved at short notice.

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

Thanks to Endrick's lucky goal in the final minutes of the game, Lyon still have a chance of qualifying for the Europa League quarter-finals when they play at home next week. Meanwhile, Lille conceded a goal against Aston Villa and now need a miracle to continue their European adventure.

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

Iran's participation in the World Cup seems to be slipping further away on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump saying that Team Melli players would not be "safe” if they came to the United States.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (5 days ago)

A year later than planned, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is taking place in Morocco. The star players are impressing fans, but the familiar problems remain.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (5 days ago)

Calls for equal pay have increased after South Africa won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. The victory comes after years of planning and investing in the game.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (5 days ago)

Jordan is set to make its World Cup debut, but military conflict and the US government may keep fans at home. Those wishing to travel with their team are calling for answers on visas from FIFA and the US.

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France24 - Sports (5 days ago)

After twice being caught up by an ambitious Blues side, Paris Saint-Germain finally won 5-2, putting one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Scoring three goals in the last quarter of an hour, PSG seem to have restored the confidence they displayed last season. They have five days to rest before travelling to London for the second leg.

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France24 - Sports (5 days ago)

Paris St Germain beat Chelsea 5-2 in a thrilling Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday, helped by a costly error from goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The sides had been level at 2-2 after Chelsea twice came from behind at the Parc des Princes.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (5 days ago)

Iran's possible withdrawal would test FIFA's ability to keep the World Cup insulated from geopolitics. With Iran signaling it may boycott the event, the field for the sport's biggest tournament now looks less settled.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (6 days ago)

The Iranian women's football team has split between Malaysia and Australia after their Asian Cup exit. Some players remain in Australia under humanitarian visas, while the rest await a flight home amid safety concerns.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

Barça came from behind to draw level in stoppage time against Newcastle (1-1) in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. The return leg will take place on March 18 in Barcelona.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

Calls are growing for Australia to offer asylum to the Iranian national team at the Asian Cup. With serious punishment looming, five players have reportedly escaped Iran's supervision amid safety concerns.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Jules Segers won the bronze medal in the Super-G, while Aurélie Richard took silver. France now has a total of five medals.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

The five Iranian women football players will be allowed to stay in Australia due to concerns about their safety if they returned home.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

In a change from the silence of their first game, Iran's women's national team saluted their anthem against Australia on Thursday. It appears to be another case of authorities cracking down on sport as a tool of protest.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

RC Lens gave Metz no chance (3-0). This victory puts them just one point behind PSG with nine games left to play.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Italy ⁠pulled off ​their first-ever win over England at the 33rd ​attempt with a 23-18 victory at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday as the visitors slumped to a third ​successive ‌Six Nations defeat after Leonardo Marin's ⁠try eight minutes from time.

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RT - Sport (A week ago)

Russian athletes have taken their first medals in the Winter Paralympic Games since 2014 Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A week ago)

Italians erupt in applause for Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in Winter Paralympics 2026 Read Full Article at RT.com

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Scotland scored seven tries to France's six in a thrilling 50-40 win at Murrayfield on Saturday, ending the defending champions' Grand Slam charge and ensuring the Six Nations title race goes to the final day.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

The Russian flag made its first appearance at a Paralympics medal ceremony in 12 years on Saturday as Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev took bronze in the women's and men's downhill standing events, earning a polite smattering of applause from the crowd in Cortina.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Some spectators booed Russia's athletes as they marched under their own flag in the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Friday. The International Paralympic Committee in February lifted a long-running ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their own flags and anthems due to their role in the ongoing war in...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Formula 1 is kicking off the new season with some big rule changes. Drivers will have to focus on energy management—and not everyone is thrilled about it. Plus, there are two new teams: Audi and Cadillac.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Laura Müller is Formula 1's first female race engineer, taking crucial decisions for Haas driver Esteban Ocon. On International Women's Day, Turn 6 at Melbourne's Albert Park race track is to be named after her.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Lens can still dream of an improbable double. With only four points behind PSG in Ligue 1, Lens are now only two wins away from lifting their first-ever French Cup. Pierre Sage's side beat Lyon on penalties on Thursday in the quarter-finals. They will face Toulouse for a spot in the final, while Strasbourg host Nice in the second semi-final.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Morocco parted ways with coach Walid Regragui on Thursday, just three months before the World Cup, and appointed Mohamed Ouahbi as his successor, the national football federation said. Regragui departs despite leading Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. Ouahbi, 49, previously guided the country to the Under-20 World Cup title in October.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

After weeks of uncertainty, football's governing body in Africa has announced the postponement of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which had been slated to start in mid-March.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

With 100 days to go until World Cup 2026 starts, the war between co-host USA and qualifiers Iran poses serious questions. Spiraling prices, safety and reluctant host cities are among the other unresolved issues.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Just weeks after hosting the Winter Olympics, northern Italy is set to host the Winter Paralympic Games. DW fills you in on what you need to know.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Afghanistan's female players are used to fighting and waiting. Months after their reintroduction to internationals, they now wait on another game and must wrestle with FIFA doubling down on a country that rejected them.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

A wave of violence set off by the killing of a Mexican drug cartel boss has raised concerns about security ahead of the World Cup. FIFA and Mexican offiicals have played down any risk.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Marseille's disastrous year continues. After being eliminated from the Champions League on the last day of the league stage, suffering a 5-0 loss to rivals PSG, and firing their coach a few days later, Marseille hit a new low by losing to Toulouse on penalties in the French Cup quarter-finals. This ends the club's dream of winning a title for the...

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

France's women's team began the World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign with a win over Ireland (2-1). Substitute Melvine Malard scored a brace.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Real Madrid lost at home to Getafe (1-0). FC Barcelona now have a four-point lead over Real.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The war against Iran launched by the United States and Israel — and Iran's retaliation — have had quite an impact on sports. DW looks at some of the conflict's current effects, and at what could be ahead.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The United States is set to host the 2026 World Cup, along with Canada and Mexico. DW fills you in on why this tournament will be different than its predecessors.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Vincent Kompany is preparing for a Bundesliga title fight. But the Belgian has also been speaking out after the racism suffered by Real Madrid's Vinicius Jnr, a cause that has been formative in his life and career.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Olympique de Marseille defeated Olympique Lyonnais (3-2) at home on Sunday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) were handed a blockbuster tie against Chelsea in Friday's Champions League Round of 16 draw. The draw offers PSG a measure of revenge, months after the Parisians fell to the London side in the 2025 Club World Cup final. Elsewhere, a heavyweight showdown awaits as Real Madrid take on Manchester City.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Worn down after four years as Morocco coach, Walid Regragui is expected to step down, with the World Cup now less than four months away. The Moroccan federation, which met on Thursday, is likely to announce Regragui's successor soon. The leading candidate is Mohamed Ouahbi, who's currently in charge of the nation's U20 world champion side.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

PSG once again showed moments of weakness but ultimately prevailed as the European champions advanced to the Champions League round of 16 after a 2-2 draw at home against 10-man Monaco (5-4 on aggregate). They will face either Barcelona or Chelsea in the round of 16, with the draw scheduled for Friday.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Afghanistan's female footballers have been fighting in exile to get back to playing internationally for years. Earlier this year, their moment arrived, but their mission is far from complete.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain survived a tense night against Monaco on Wednesday, drawing the second leg but advancing on aggregate after playing much of the match against 10 men. Late drama and a red card shifted momentum as the holders did just enough to secure their place in the Champions League last 16.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt made history by knocking 2025 finalist Inter Milan out of the Champions League on Tuesday (2-1).

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt reached the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday after a 2-1 win at Inter Milan secured a 5-2 aggregate victory, sealing the biggest result in the club's history and setting up a tie with either Manchester City or Sporting Portugal.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Leaping into action after a ball kicked by Istanbul Yurdum Spor's goalkeeper knocked a low-flying seagull to the ground, team captain Gani Catan successfully revived the battered bird with rudimentary CPR. The seagull was subsequently taken away by medical staff for further treatment.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

At the first DFL meeting of 2026, German FA boss Bernd Neuendorf spoke for the first time about a World Cup boycott.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

After their very public protest at the last World Cup in Qatar, Germany's football team looks unlikely to do the same in the United States in 2026.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain vice captain Achraf Hakimi is to go on trial for rape, French radio station France Info reported on Tuesday. Hakimi is also the captain of Morocco's national squad.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Manchester United defeated Everton (1-0) in their Premier League match in Liverpool. Benjamin Sesko scored again.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres allowed Arsenal to restore their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points with victory in the North London derby (4-1).

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday and passed the Olympic flag over to the next Winter Games host nation, France, raising its flag next to Italy's and Greece's. The closing ceremony payed tribute to Italian dance and music, as some 1,500 Olympians filed into the arena waving small national flags to a medley of Italian pop hits.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Milan Cortina will be remembered for the performances of a Norwegian superstar and a Ukrainian skeleton racer's "helmet of remembrance."

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

The French delegation had another day to remember at the Winter Olympics on Saturday, with Océane Michelon clinching gold in the final biathlon race while Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won the first-ever ski mountaineering mixed relay.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet combined to win gold for France in the mixed relay event of Olympic ski mountaineering in Bormio on Saturday with a winning time of 26min 57.44sec as the sport makes its Olympic debut at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

In his first game as Marseille coach, Beye failed to turn the team's fortunes around after a month of poor results. OM have not won a league game since the end of January. By dropping valuable points against Brest, they allowed Olympique Lyonnais to extend their lead in the standings. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

When athletes born in one place compete for another, a conversation around nationality and identity soon follows. But what does it mean?

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

In Milan, US Biathlets spend their spare time a little differently. 

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Keely Hodgkinson has broken the long-standing women's indoor 800m world record, set by Slovenia's Jolanda Ceplak on the day the Briton was born almost 24 years ago.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Megan Keller on Thursday won gold for the US's Olympic women's ice hockey team with a strike just over four minutes into overtime to seal a 2-1 victory over defending champions Canada.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Ski mountaineering is making its Olympic debut at the Winter Games in Italy. What is this sport all about?

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Anthony Gordon scored four goals in the first half as dominant Newcastle ran riot in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 play-off tie against Qarabag in Azerbaijan (6-1).

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Italy's athletes have won a record 25 medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics. How much of their success is because they are competing on home snow?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

The IOC has disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych for wearing a helmet that features images of Ukrainian athletes killed during Russia's war on Ukraine.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Ukrainian officials will not attend the Paralympic Winter Games in protest against a decison by the International Paralympic Committee to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags, Kyiv said on Wednesday. 

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

A spirited husky unexpectedly joined the women's team sprint cross-country race qualifier in Tesero on Wednesday, delighting Olympic spectators with a surprise dash across the finish line ahead of the athletes.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Swiss sports commentator Stefan Renna sparked an international controversy after referencing the political statements of Israeli bobsledder Adam Edelman while commentating on the event during the Milano‑Cortina Winter Olympics.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

US skier Mikaela Shiffrin won gold in the slalom event on Wednesday, finishing a whopping 1.50sec ahead of Swiss world champion Camille Rast.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior took aim at racist "cowards" after he was allegedly abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni on Tuesday during the first leg of their Champions League play-off, prompting the referee to briefly stop the match and activate an anti-racism protocol.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain won away at AS Monaco (3-2) in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-offs. Desiré Doué replaced injured Ousmane Dembélé in the first half and scored a brace.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Japan's Ami Nakai led the women's figure skating event after the Olympic short program on Tuesday, landing a triple axel to score 78.71 points ahead of teammate Kaori Sakamoto, with American Alysa Liu third. Germany swept the two-man bobsleigh medals after mistakes hurt US contenders. 

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain rallied from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2 on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off. Folarin Balogun struck twice early for Monaco, but  Désiré Doué inspired a PSG comeback at Stade Louis II to seize the advantage in the tie.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

The International Paralympic Committee has granted six wildcard spots to Russia and four to Belarus for the upcoming Winter Games. The athletes will not be required to participate under a neutral flag.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Six Olympic skiers joined by ⁠their parents, coaches and ​federation presidents came together on Sunday to advocate for more inclusion at the Winter Games. Representing Jamaica, Kenya, Eritrea, Madagascar, South Africa and Benin, the group gathered in Bormio, where the men's alpine races are taking place ​this year.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their national flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in Milan Cortina, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in policy following years of restrictions linked to the war in Ukraine.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain travel to Monaco on Tuesday for the first leg of the Champions League playoffs. They will be favourites, but are wary of a Monaco side that is back on form.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Switzerland's Loïc Meillard led a commanding display in men's alpine skiing at the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday, securing a fourth Swiss victory in five events. China's freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu claimed silver in the big air, and Japan celebrated a historic pairs figure skating triumph.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The skeleton racer failed in his bid to compete at the Winter Games. Vladislav Heraskevych lost an appeal to the CAS after the IOC banned him from competing with a helmet featuring the names of killed Ukrainian athletes.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

France have earned their 15th medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics, tying their all-time winter Olympic record.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Athletes from Canada, Sweden, Britain and Germany have found themselves at the center of a curling controversy at the Winter Olympics, with accusations made of illegal "double-touching" when releasing the stone.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Italy's Federica Brignone was crowned Olympic giant slalom champion on Sunday at the Milan-Cortina Games, three days after winning her first gold medal in the super-G.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Lens leapgfrogged Paris Saint-Germain into first place in Ligue 1 after thrashing Paris FC (5-0) on Saturday evening. 

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro ⁠Braathen made South ​American sporting history on Saturday as his samba skiing propelled him to a stunning giant slalom gold in a driving blizzard at the Winter Games in Milan Cortina.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Rennes returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Friday, claiming a 3-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain and handing Lens the chance to reclaim top spot.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Games over his 'helmet of remembrance.' He has now appealed his case to the Court of Administation for Sport.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Romane Miradoli won silver in the Super-G at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. At 31, the French skier claimed her first Olympic medal – the first for a French woman in Alpine skiing in 24 years. She was beaten by Italy's Federica Brignone, who triumphed just 10 months after suffering a serious left leg injury.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Alongside displays of sporting excellence, numerous controversies have flared this week at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the biggest scandals.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Ukraine's skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Milano Cortina Games for wearing a helmet commemorating Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia. Ukraine's Sports Minister Matvii Bidnyi called the decision "unjust,” but confirmed the team would continue competing. The move has sparked a growing controversy over...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Olympic race for wearing a "helmet of remembrance” honouring athletes killed since Russia's invasion, breaching IOC rules banning political messages in competition. He can remain at the Games after a last-minute intervention by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, while his team...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The IOC has disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych for wearing a helmet that features images of athletes killed in the war on Ukraine during competition. DW has what you need to know.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Sondre and Ukaleq Slettemark usually make up Greenland's biathlon team, despite a lack of facilities. But they are competing for Denmark at the Winter Olympics and, unlike Donald Trump, they want it to stay that way.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

It was a banner day for Team France on February 11, 2026 at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. In the women's 15km individual biathlon, Julia Simon claimed gold ahead of teammate Lou Jeanmonnot, who took silver. In moguls, Perrine Laffont grabbed bronze, eight years after her Pyeongchang triumph. The highlight came on the ice, where Laurence...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

French figure skaters Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry won Olympic gold in ice dance on Wednesday, capping a remarkable rise after pairing up just one year ago. The duo topped reigning world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States following the free dance final.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Olympic organizers have banned Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from wearing his helmet, which features images of athletes killed in the war on Ukraine, during competition.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has torn Kyrylo Marsak from his family, but the figure skater has found a particular way to keep his father in mind. The presence of a Russian athete in his event is a source of disquiet.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Julia Simon from France pulled off an impressive skiing effort in the women's 15-kilometre individual biathlon event on Wednesday, securing a gold medal despite having picked up a penalty in the shooting range.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

T-shirts on the Olympics online store commemorating past venues include one for the 1936 Games in Berlin. Nazi Germany hosted both the Winter and Summer Olympics that year, as it was starting to ramp up its repression.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

After winning the first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen on Wednesday became only the third male skier in history to secure three golds in a single Winter Games.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

In 2018, Samer Tawk became the first athlete to represent Lebanon in cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics. A year later, he was lying in a hospital bed wondering if he would ever walk again.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Éric Perrot won France's third medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics, taking silver in the men's 20km individual biathlon race. Norway's Johan-Olav Botn won gold.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

German ski jumper Philipp Raimund hasn't won a single World Cup event. That's just part of what makes his Olympic gold medal performance so incredible.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

#Medals breaking and falling as athletes celebrate have sparked a growing row at #MilanoCortina and on social media. Games organisers say the issue has been identified and have asked athletes to return affected medals for repair.️

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Ukraine's bid to let skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych use a helmet honoring athletes killed in the war with Russia has been rejected by the International Olympic Committee.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

RaiSport's director gave himself the announcer's job for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony and then proceeded to botch it. Staff have announced a strike in protest to begin once the Games are finished.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych on Tuesday said he would be wearing a "helmet of remembrance" in honour of those killed in the war with Russia in the skeleton competition at the Winter Games despite the International Olympic Committee's ban.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Referee Pascal Kaiser went viral after proposing to his boyfriend during a Bundesliga game. Then, the 27-year-old was attacked, though the motive is still unclear.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

US figure skater Ilia Malinin's gold-medal-clinching backflip at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina has prompted a flurry of tributes to France's Surya Bonaly, who became the first skater to land the daring flip on one skate at the Nagano Games almost three decades ago – when the move was still forbidden.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

There were no French medals on Monday, February 9 at the Winter Olympics. However, Valentin Foubert came close to achieving a remarkable feat in ski jumping. Meanwhile, French ice dancers Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry surged to a surprise lead in the figure skating competition.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Pakistan had decided to forfeit its high-profile T20 World Cup match against India after the ICC rejected Bangladesh's security concerns about playing in India and replaced them with Scotland.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The Seattle Seahawks relied on a relentless defence to ⁠beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, denying the Patriots an NFL-record seventh championship and avenging a heartbreaking loss to the same opponent in the title game 11 years ago.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Germany has earned its first medal of the Winter Games as Emma Aicher finished second in a tight downhill ski race. The event was disrupted after US skier Lindsey Vonn was airlifted away following a severe fall.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn's bid for a fairytale Olympic comeback ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday after she crashed out of the women's downhill in Cortina d'Ampezzo, leaving the race won by her US teammate Breezy Johnson overshadowed by fears the 41-year-old's career may be over.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

As the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks prepare to go toe-to-toe at the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, many people will be tuning in to watch a historic – and potentially political – half-time performance by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Swiss skier Franjo Von Allmen was crowned Olympic downhill champion this Saturday in Bormio. He finished ahead of Italians Giovanni Franzoni and Dominik Paris.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen claimed the first gold medal at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with a swift victory in the men's Olympic downhill on Saturday. The Swiss racer was closely followed by Italians Giovanni Franzoni and Dominik Paris.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The 2026 Winter Olympics reached its first major milestone with a unique opening ceremony held simultaneously in Milan, Cortina, Livigno and Predazzo. 

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opened Friday with a glittering ceremony at the San Siro stadium featuring US pop diva Mariah Carey, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and Chinese pianist Lang Lang among other performers. It was accompanied by celebrations at Games venues across the Italian Alps in an unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron opening...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opened Friday with a glittering ceremony at the San Siro stadium featuring US pop diva Mariah Carey, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and Chinese pianist Lang Lang among other performers. It was accompanied by celebrations at Games venues across the Italian Alps in an unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

This Friday, the 25th Winter Olympics will open in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. How big will the Games be? Will Russia be allowed to participate in the competitions — and what about security and doping?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Harold Kreis is embarking on his first Olympic Games as coach of the German men's ice hockey team. Now a legend of the game in his adopted homeland, he wasn't welcomed by all when he first arrived from Canada.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The Games had originally been due to be held in Neom, a still under-construction mega-city. Saudi Arabia has had to scale back several ambitious development projects due to rising costs and falling oil prices.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The mixed doubles curling event kicked off the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics two days before the official opening of the Games.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The future of women's football in Germany remains in limbo, with the country's top league and its association (DFB) wrestling for control. Germany's top clubs are refusing to work with the DFB, at least for now.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

After the fall of the European League of Football, two rival organizations have emerged to fill the gap. Can they succeed where others, including the NFL, failed?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Katie Uhlaender says she was unfairly denied the chance to reach her sixth Winter Olympics by rivals Canada. The top sports court has now blocked the US skeleton athlete's latest effort to compete.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina have been far from perfect. Should the Olympics hosting model be changed?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

As India positions itself for a 2036 Olympic bid, questions over governance, infrastructure and sporting performance cast a long shadow.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Former Iran and Bayern Munich footballer Ali Karimi has signed an open letter, asking FIFA to act. He is not the only athlete to be vocal.

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Four people were detained by authorities after fans displayed a Russian flag during an Australian Open tennis match on Wednesday Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Russian tennis chief Shamil Tarpischev says there is 'no doubt' that Russian players will compete at Wimbledon this year Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Nine-time champ Novak Djokovic turned in a near faultless performance as he stormed past Russian rival Andrey Rublev at the Australian Open Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Vladimir Zelensky has urged Emmanuel Macron to block Russian athletes from participating at the Paris Olympics next year Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

UFC champion Islam Makhachev has confirmed that Octagon legend Khabib Nurmagomedov will not be in his corner at next month's UFC 284 Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Discussions regarding Russia's potential reintegration into European football competitions will resume in February, the RFU says Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Legendary boxer George Foreman has filed a countersuit against a woman who accused him of historical sexual abuse while she was a minor Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

UEFA's executive committee is set to extend a comprehensive ban on Russian clubs playing in European competitions at a meeting on Wednesday Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

UEFA is set to close a loophole which has allowed Chelsea to spend close to £500 million in transfer fees in the past several months Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Novak Djokovic says critics accusing him of faking an injury during the Australian Open are only adding to his motivation to win Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Karen Khachanov is into the Australian Open semifinals for the first time after a walkover quarterfinal win against Sebastian Korda Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Russian national team manager Valery Karpin says politics was behind the scandal in Estonia when he posed for a photo with local footballers Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Khamzat Chimaev has said that Muslims 'should not keep quiet' after a copy of the Koran was publicly burned in Sweden Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Novak Djokovic will face Russia's Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open after a routine win on Monday Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

The tennis authorities in Azerbaijan have called for Russian player Karen Khachanov to refrain from writing messages about Nagorno-Karabakh Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Andrey Rublev's Australian Open hopes are alive after the Russian defeated Danish teenager Holger Rune in the fourth round in Melbourne Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

World Athletics is due to decide in March on potential changes to the rules on transgender participation, according to reports Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has been removed from an American Airlines flight following a row over her cell phone use Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Glover Teixeira has retired at the age of 43 following his light heavyweight title defeat to Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 in Brazil Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Russia's Karen Khachanov defeated Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0 6-0 7-6 to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the first time Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

No Russian women remain in contention at the Australian Open after Ekaterina Alexandrova's loss to Magda Linette on Saturday Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

Brazilian football star Dani Alves has had his contract with Mexican team Pumas contracted following sex assault allegations Read Full Article at RT.com

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