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Iran team decline to sing national anthem before World Cup opener

All team members remained silent in a move being seen as a signal of support for anti-government protesters in Iran, hundreds of whom have reportedly been killed.

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Meet the team changing perceptions with every goal in Gaza

In partnership with Media City

"The sport has changed my life. It gave me hope and made me feel that life is beautiful and even better than before."

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Pom-pom boys: Male cheerleading team hoping to challenge gender norms

With their glittery make-up and their buttocks moulded in red lycra mini-shorts, eight male cheerleaders strut their stuff, with a series of swaying moves and sexy poses to "deconstruct toxic masculinity".

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Liberté, Égalité… Clitoris?

The mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics has been revealed… And it’s quite the revolutionary move.

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Dubai Ride turns the city's biggest roads into a giant cycle track

Dubai’s landmark Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard was turned into a giant cycle track for one of the emirates biggest community events.

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Saudi: the new frontier for sporting adventures

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From scuba diving and hiking to horse racing and wrestling, Saudi is claiming its title as an international sports hub

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Wimbledon to ease rules on white underwear for female players

The news follows protests by fans and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) players against the all-white underwear rule, especially during athletes’ menstrual cycles.

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Levi Davis, first out bisexual rugby player, has gone missing

Family and friends have put out a call for information after the Worthing Raiders player was last sighted nearly a week ago.

Sport

Judo: Azerbaijan snags third gold at Baku Grand Slam

Host Azerbaijan takes home another gold medal on the third day of the Baku Grand Slam thanks to Zelym Kotsoiev.

Sport

2022 Baku Grand Slam: 50 Years of Judo in Azerbaijan

The fans were treated to Balabay Aghayev's stunning gold medal victory on home soil.

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Meet the Tribal Athletes running for recognition in India

In partnership with Media City

"No one knows that we Siddis live there. Children are very talented, but no one recognises it. Their talent dies there."

Sport

Day 7 World Judo Championships: gold medals for newcomer and underdog

An emotional Romane Dicko of France won her country's first Gold of the championships, in her first-ever appearance. And a jubilant Cuban judoka, Andy Granda, overcame the favourite, Saito Tatsuru, from Japan, to become his nation's first champion in nine years.

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Rowing across the Atlantic: the ultimate adventure looking to inspire

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In Dubai, Toby Gregory and his teammates are training for their great adventure of rowing across the Atlantic. He tells us about his adventurous that also inspires young people.

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Chess player Hans Niemann ‘likely cheated’ more than 100 times

The chess scandal continues.... Hans Niemann was accused on using anal beads to cheat and now, a probing chess investigation has found that he ‘likely cheated’ more than 100 times. Read on...

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In Toulouse, a rugby tournament... on and in the water

To score a try on a floating platform serving as a rugby pitch, you must dive into the waters of the Garonne River ...

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The project harnessing the power of sport to change children's lives

In partnership with the European Commission

Risk-Free is a sporting initiative aimed at socially disadvantaged children. In Latvia and Lithuania an EU project hopes to improve children's mental and physical well-being by providing access to sport.

Culture news

Which events are cancelled because of the Queen of England's death?

The nation is in mourning and many events have been postponed and cancelled out of respect for the royal family.

Destinations

48 hours in Liverpool: The perfect itinerary for a city football break

Combine a Liverpool city break with a Reds game at Anfield for the perfect father and son bonding trip.

USA

Sports Bra: This bar in the US is only showing women's sports

The bar's specific selling point came as a result of its owner Jenny Nguyen realising bars in North America tend to show men playing sports exclusively.

Saudi Arabia

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk devotes world title win to homeland

The 35-year-old who has served in Ukraine's army beat Britain's Anthony Joshua in a highly-anticipated 12-round fight.