International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said Wednesday that the IOC is closely monitoring challenges faced during the FIFA World Cup and is confident the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics can avoid similar problems.
The International Olympic Committee Executive Board on Wednesday proposed ski mountaineering as an additional sport for the 2030 French Alps Olympic Winter Games, with the recommendation set to be considered by the 146th IOC Session later this month.
Host China squandered a 2-1 lead before taking a 3-2 defeat to world No. 6 Slovenia in its opening match of the 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Wednesday.
Brazil center-back Roger Ibanez said Tuesday he will be ready to play at right-back during the FIFA World Cup if called upon by manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Artificial intelligence is transforming China's sports sector, overhauling traditional patterns of fitness training, venue operations and event organization.
Schalke 04 have extended goalkeeper Loris Karius' contract ahead of schedule, keeping one of the leaders of its promotion-winning side at the club until June 2028, the Royal Blues announced on Tuesday.
England coach Thomas Tuchel on Tuesday played down his team's status as one of the favorites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the Three Lions must first prove themselves on the biggest stage after six decades without a title.
China's men's national football team played out a 0-0 draw with Thailand in an international friendly on Tuesday in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province.
Atletico Madrid has rejected a 150 million euro (173 million US dollars) bid from Real Madrid for Argentina international striker Julian Alvarez, the club informed on Tuesday.
Injured Brazil forward Neymar is making "good progress" in his bid to be fit for the FIFA World Cup starting this week, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Monday.
A Somali referee due to officiate in the FIFA World Cup has been denied entry to the United States, according to an official from his country's sports ministry.
Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes said Monday Brazil deserves to be considered among the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup, which starts this week in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The United Nations Climate Secretariat on Monday warned of the dangers posed by extreme heat to players, workers and supporters at the forthcoming World Cup finals.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente remains confident that injured trio of Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz will be fit in time to start his side's FIFA World Cup campaign.