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Olympics

The modern Olympic Games are the world's main international, multi-discipline sports events, in which thousands of athletes from more than 200 nations participate in a variety of competitions.

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Olympic flame sets sail for France

The flame that will symbolically preside over the 2024 Olympics in Paris is underway to France — by sea.

Olympic swimmers, including Zhang Yufei of China, are seen from under the water

Did China cover up a swim team doping scandal?

Positive doping samples from almost two dozen Chinese athletes are said to have been swept under the rug.

German long jumper Malaika Mihambo poses with her Olympic gold medal

Paying for gold: New Olympic medal bonus stirs debate

The World Athletics federation has broken ranks to pay athletes bonuses for medals at the 2024 Olympics. Good move?

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Ashish Raorane quit his job and set about pursuing his ultimate goal – competing in the Dakar Rally.

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'Not safe': Saudi Arabia slammed after jailing football fans

Several Saudi Arabian soccer fans have been jailed for singing a song at a game that celebrates a religious figure.

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Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future

Malaysia and Singapore won't take over from Australia as host of the 2026 sporting event. Does it have a future?

USWNT: Will new generation still fight for social causes?

The responsibility of what it means to play for the US women's football team has always been more than just the game.

Richarlison can spur change in Brazilian football mentality

The Tottenham striker's comments about how therapy saved his life could change a generation of footballers in Brazil.

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How sports science is now benefitting everyday athletes

What used to be the sole domain of high-performance sport can now help anyone with knee or back pain.

Bernd Neuendorf, Reem Alabali-Radovan and former Germany international Gerald Asamoah hold up a sign flanked by groups of young people

Is the DFB's anti-racism campaign sufficient?

Germany's football association has launched an anti-racism campaign — but its approach may not be enough.