Olympics
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sportsIOC Lifts Belarus Olympic Ban, Russia Restrictions Stay
The IOC ends restrictions on Belarusian athletes for the Olympics. Russians remain barred from full participation.
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sportsPuerto Rican Basketball Legend Jose 'Piculin' Ortiz Dies at 62
Hall of Famer Jose Ortiz, who led Puerto Rico to a historic win over the US at the 2004 Olympics, has died after a battle with cancer.
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sportsAfghan Women's Football Team Set for FIFA Sanctioned Return
FIFA's new rules allow Afghan women footballers to compete internationally, marking a significant step for the team and its global diaspora.
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sportsCricket Stadium Construction Begins for 2028 LA Olympics
Construction is underway for a temporary cricket stadium in Pomona, Southern California, set to host the sport's return to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
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sportsBasketball Legend Oscar Schmidt Dies at 68
Oscar Schmidt, the legendary Brazilian basketball player and Hall of Famer, has passed away at the age of 68. Known for his prolific three-point shooting, Schmidt held Olympic scoring records.
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sportsOlympic Skating Champions Miura & Kihara Announce Retirement
Japan's Olympic gold medal pair skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara are retiring after a decorated career, aiming to boost the sport in their home country.
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sportsOlympic Champion Viktor Axelsen Retires Due to Back Injury
Danish badminton star Viktor Axelsen, a double Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement from professional play citing persistent back issues following surgery.
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sportsWNBA Star Sparks Debate on IOC Transgender Policy for Women's Sports
WNBA player Brianna Turner criticizes the IOC's new genetic testing policy, arguing it fails to protect women's sports and unfairly targets transgender athletes.