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London’s workout scene goes green

Tone up while saving the planet and supporting local communities.

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David Beckham inaugurates turf field in underprivileged community

"I first came to the club, it was all about giving back and giving back to the communities around LA. And that was one of the biggest reasons I wanted to join," the star player said.

USA

Many female athletes struggle with eating disorders. These women want to change that.

These runners are enlisting parents, coaches, doctors — and the rest of us — to help start a conversation and reduce the stigma and prevalence of eating disorders.

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Harlem Globetrotters team up with Philly Pops orchestra

The Harlem Globetrotters have teamed up with the Philly Pops orchestra for a unique performance captured on video.

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Sport

Dazzling display of judo sees Japan dominate Düsseldorf Grand Slam

Japanese judokas prove their dominance at the Düsseldorf Grand Slam, winning nine gold medals out of a total 14 on offer at the thrilling tournament

Sport

Germany reigns supreme in ski-jumping event

Germany's Markus Eisenbichler on Sunday helped destroy the opposition to win gold in the large hill ski-jumping team event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Austria

Sport

Japan turns up the heat with stunning judo at Dusseldorf Grand Slam

Japanese judokas continued to dominate a thrilling Day 2 of the Dusseldorf Grand Slam as Japan's runaway medals tally eclipsed all with seven golds

Sport

Explosive judo sees Japan dominate Day 1 of the Dusseldorf Grand Slam

Explosive judo as Japanese judokas dominate thrilling first day of the Dusseldorf Grand Slam, with four out of five golds on Day 1 of the competition

World News

Europa League: Who is playing who in the last 16?

The draw was made at lunchtime at UEFA's HQ.

France

Breaking with tradition: will breakdancing become an Olympic sport?

The Paris 2024 organising committee says Breakdancing will help take the Games out of stadiums and onto the streets.

World News

Martina Navratilova cut from LGBT group after transgender comments

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova was dropped by an LGBT group for comments made in her opinion article in the Sunday Times, in which she said it was "cheating" for a transgender woman to take part in women's sports.

France

Force awakens in France as lightsaber duelling becomes official sport

The iconic weapon from a galaxy far, far away now has the same status as the foil, épée and sabre.

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Gold medalist ice skater practices on frozen lake in Russia

Adelina Sotnikova performed a dance routine on the ice of Lake Baikal.

Switzerland

Vonn takes bronze and is congratulated by Roger Federer

Vonn takes bronze and is congratulated by Roger Federer

United Kingdom

UK horseracing cancelled after equine flu outbreak

Why the long face?

USA

US runner killed mountain lion with bare hands following attack

The runner on the Colorado trail used his hands and feet, as well as surrounding objects, to beat and choke the cat to death, state officials said.

United Kingdom

British football club trades shirts for one-off LGBT kit

A British football club has revealed its new rainbow-striped kit, taking inspiration from the LGBT flag

Sport

Israeli judokas top medals table on Day 1 of Tel Aviv judo Grand Prix

The first IJF World Judo Tour event in Israel lived up to its high expectations with some thrilling judo on the opening day of the Tel Aviv Grand Prix

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Ice ice baby: elderly Chinese take freezing plunge

During the harsh winter season some Chinese thrill-seekers jump into bone-chilling lakes, braving temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius.

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Moroccan female skater goes against the tide

A pair of skates given to then 10-year-old Douaa Elhadri as a gift from her uncle ended up changing the young Moroccan's life.