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Ukraine

War and sport: the Ukrainian athletes forced to fight or flee

A year of war has devastated Ukraine's sports facilities and forced its competitors to fight or leave their families behind to train abroad

Sport

Raz Hershko gives Israel triumphant conclusion to Tel Aviv Grand Slam

The beautiful city of Tel Aviv played host to the final day of an amazing Grand Slam as the sun set on another successful Judo competition in Israel.

Sport

Sagi Muki is Tel Aviv’s hero on Grand Slam Day Two

Former world champion Sagi Muki secured his gold medal since his world championship triumph in 2019.

Climate

Athletes hit by hotter temperatures, says World Athletics president

Endurance events are already punishing on athletes. What are the implications for sportspeople as global temperatures rise?

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Sport

Judo-loving Israel cheers the return of the World Tour

Just three months after Israel hosted the prestigious Masters' tournament in Jerusalem, the World Judo Tour has returned to Tel Aviv.

Green News

World’s biggest ice rink threatened by climate change

The ice isn’t thick enough to support the weight of skaters or equipment.

Scenes

Meet the football team floating to success in Thailand

In partnership with Media City

There is not enough space on the Island, so we had to build a football pitch in the middle of the sea.

USA

Kansas City Chiefs pull off dramatic comeback to win Super Bowl 57

The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a thrilling late comeback to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in the Super Bowl.

Sport

Paris Grand Slam Day 2: The king is back

The crowd at the 2023 Paris Grand Slam buzzed with excitement over the return of 10-time World Champion Teddy Riner

Living

Here's how Green Football Weekend is gamifying climate action

Football fans are being encouraged to score ‘green goals’ for their team in a new climate campaign.

World News

Baltic leaders threathen to boycott Olympic Games if Russians compete

The prime ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have threatened to boycott the Paris Games in 2024 if Russian athletes are allowed to compete. This follows the International Olympic Committee's decision to allow Russian or Belarusians to participate as neutral athletes.

Scenes

Meet the Kenyan hockey team roaring on ice

In partnership with Media City

I want to see the Kenya Ice Lions playing with other countries in Africa. I want to see us going to the Olympics, representing the Kenyan flag.

The Dialogue

The Olympic legend steering a new generation of sailors to success

In partnership with Media City

The Dialogue sits down with inspirational people from across the globe with links to the Middle East and North Africa.

Sport

The 2023 World Judo Tour kicks off in Portugal

The first day of the 2023 World Judo Tour sees Japan’s Yamato Fukuda and Britain’s Chelsie Giles both bag golds in the opening day in Almada.

Partner content

To build inclusive classrooms, let young people with intellectual disabilities take the lead

Partner content presented by Special Olympics

Children with intellectual disabilities routinely encounter ostracism and bullying. They grow up apart and unequal, their gifts and abilities rejected, their vast potential thwarted.

Sport

Frank Lampard sacked as Everton manager

Frank Lampard was fired as the manager of English club Everton on Monday after winning just nine of his 38 Premier League matches since taking over.

Spain

Brazilian footballer Dani Alves arrested on charges of sexual abuse

Brazilian football player Dani Alves was arrested on Friday after being accused of sexually abusing a woman in Spain. Charges he denies

Australia

Nadal's MRI shows injured left hip flexor after devastating defeat

Rafael Nadal injured his left hip flexor during his loss at the Australian Open and could need about six to eight weeks to fully recover.

United Kingdom

Footballer Benjamin Mendy cleared of six rape charges

Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy was cleared of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by a UK court on Friday. However, jurors could not reach verdicts on Mendy's alleged attempted rape of a woman in 2018 and the rape of another woman in October 2020.

Culture news

The best sports documentary series streaming right now

Want to know what's being said in the dressing rooms? How do sports stars celebrate crucial wins or deal with painful defeats? Our round-up of the best ports documentaries now streaming.