WINTER OLYMPICS NEWS

Brazil government wants all local soccer suspended due to massive floods in the south

Brazil’s government has urged the country’s soccer officials to suspend all tournaments because of massive floods in the south

MAY 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Sweden defeats the US 5-2 at the start of the ice hockey world championship

The United States has lost to Sweden 5-2 in its opening match at the ice hockey world championship

MAY 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Torchbearers in Marseille kick off the Olympic flame's journey across France

Torchbearers are carrying the Olympic flame through the streets of France’s southern port city of Marseille, the first leg of an 11-week journey across the country

MAY 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Watch: Olympic torch reaches France ahead of Paris 2024 A large crowd lined the banks of the Old Port on Wednesday to watch the three-mast Belem ship finish its journey from Athens to Marseille, d...

MAY 8, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Saudi Arabia expected to host 2034 World Cup Football Australia decided against bidding to host to 2034 FIFA World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia as the only applicant and presumed host.Tues...

MAY 8, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Brazil's soccer federation suspends matches for 3 southern clubs because of flooding

Brazil’s soccer federation has suspended matches involving three top-tier clubs of the country’s flood-ridden southern region, but only for 20 days

MAY 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Euro 2024 England fans should be 'judged on behaviour, not reputation' - police chief England fans travelling to Germany should be “judged on their behaviour, not reputation”, according to chief constable Mark Roberts, head of...

MAY 7, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

USA vs. Canada in IIHF U-18 World Championships title game: time, how to watch for free Team USA will try to win this tournament for the third straight time when it plays Canada on Sunday morning from Espoo, Finland.

MAY 5, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM

Bangladesh wins toss, puts Zimbabwe in to bat 1st in 2nd T20 Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain has won the toss and sent Zimbabwe in to bat first in the second T20 international

MAY 5, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

IOC imposes 15-year ban on former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait

The IOC has suspended former Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait for 15 years after his conviction for forgery was upheld on appeal this year at a Swiss criminal appeals co...

MAY 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Sjoukje Dijkstra, the first Dutch athlete to win a gold medal at Winter Olympics, dies at 82

Sjoukje Dijkstra, the figure skater who in 1964 became the first Dutch athlete to win a Winter Olympics gold medal, has died at the age of 82

MAY 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Iraq qualifies for Paris Olympics men's soccer tournament with win over Indonesia at U23 Asian Cup Iraq qualified for the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 win over Indonesia in the third-place playoff at the Under-2...

MAY 2, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

France shows its anger on May Day ahead of Paris Olympics Traditional labor rights marches melded with pro-Palestinian protests and anti-Olympics demonstrations. Paris 2024 organizers fear disruptio...

MAY 1, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Zambia face FIFA suspension, Olympic disqualification after crisis in FA Zambia’s women’s soccer team are facing being prevented from participating at this summer’s Olympic Games due to an ongoing political crisis...

APRIL 30, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

United States, Mexico end joint bid for 2027 Women's World Cup, opt instead for 2031 push - The Boston Globe With FIFA likely to prioritize development of the women’s game, Brazil is the front-runner to host a tournament that has never been staged i...

APRIL 29, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Brendan Steele (64) moves to top of crowded leaderboard at LIV Golf Adelaide Brendan Steele recorded an 8-under 64 to surge into the lead following two rounds at LIV Golf Adelaide in Australia on Saturday.Steele mixed...

APRIL 27, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Uzbekistan knocks out titleholder Saudi Arabia in Under-23 Asian Cup soccer

Defending champion Saudi Arabia has lost to Uzbekistan 2-0 in the Under-23 Asian Cup quarterfinals and also seen its chance of a second successive appearance at the Olympics end

APRIL 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Brazil's all-time leading goal scorer to retire from international soccer Brazilian soccer star Marta will retire from international play this year, she told CNN Brasil on Thursday. Marta is Brazil's all-time leadi...

APRIL 26, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Indonesia and Japan advance at U23 Asian Cup. South Korea out of contention for Paris Olympics

South Korea will miss the men’s soccer tournament at the Olympics for the first time since 1984 after losing a penalty shootout to Indonesia at the Under-23 Asian Cup quarterfinals

APRIL 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification

Indonesia heads into its quarterfinal match against South Korea at the Under-23 Asian Cup with a chance to move a step closer to its first-ever Olympic appearance

APRIL 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Jordan Sommerville, Lutheran North , Wide Receiver Jordan Sommerville is a 6-0, 170-pound Wide Receiver from Saint Louis, MO.

APRIL 22, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ethiopian distance runner and Olympic finalist Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping

A runner from Ethiopia who reached the 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the Tokyo Olympics and narrowly missed the world championship podium last year has been banned for five yea...

APRIL 22, 2024 • Associated Press

U.S. Swimmers Informed of Alleged Doping Violations at Tokyo Olympics by China According to a report from the New York Times, top Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei tested positive for a banned substance prior to the Games.

APRIL 20, 2024 • SI.COM

Nagelsmann agrees new Germany contract Julian Nagelsmann is set to stay on as the head coach of the Germany national team after agreeing to a contract extension. The 36-year-old r...

APRIL 19, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Palestine FA asks for Israel to be expelled from FIFA The Palestine Football Association (PFA) has asked FIFA to expel the Israel Football Association (IFA) on the grounds of the country’s alleg...

APRIL 18, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM