The iconic Reykjavik Open chess tournament sparks a nostalgic memory from 1973 when Bobby Fischer declined a $25,000 offer to face England's top juniors, a missed opportunity that could have boosted English chess.
Over 100 human rights and scientific groups, including the UN, condemn the IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines as discriminatory and unscientific, violating international human rights law.
The International Olympic Committee has announced a new policy restricting female category events to biological females only, based on SRY gene screening, affecting transgender women and DSD athletes.
WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson advocates for a national snooker academy in England, following the World Championship's extension at Sheffield's Crucible until 2045, aiming to nurture young UK talent.
British world champion Keely Hodgkinson playfully taunts West Ham as their refusal to vacate London Stadium threatens London's bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
The International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women and DSD athletes from female events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and future Games, citing fairness and safety concerns.
The London Marathon is considering a groundbreaking two-day format for 2027 that would double participant numbers to 100,000 runners, potentially creating the world's largest marathon event while boosting charity fundraising to record levels.
Three US runners who were mistakenly led off course by a guide vehicle during a half-marathon qualifier have been granted special entry to the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout prepares for a high-stakes 200m rematch against Lachlan Kennedy at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, embracing his new full-time athlete status with confidence and style.
Leigh Ryswyk, a professional Australian rules football player, has publicly come out as gay, becoming one of the few openly gay athletes in the AFL. His announcement is seen as a significant step for LGBTQ+ visibility in sports.
An Australian sprinter has successfully graduated from the Gout Gout program, marking a significant milestone in his athletic career and personal development.
Organisers are exploring holding the London Marathon across a whole weekend in 2027, potentially doubling charity funds and allowing elite races on separate days.
Organizers are exploring a two-day format for the 2027 London Marathon to allow more participants, following record application numbers and fundraising success.
The London Marathon is considering a two-day format starting in 2027, potentially allowing 100,000 participants and raising over £130 million for charity.
Exclusive details emerge about a proposed two-day London Marathon in 2027, aiming to double participation to 100,000 runners and boost charity fundraising significantly.
Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn discusses his 250-game milestone, the importance of authenticity, and maintaining a healthy balance between football passion and personal life.
Padel participation in the UK more than doubled in 2025 to 860,000 players, nearing the one million milestone. The sport's accessibility and celebrity endorsements drive its exponential growth across hundreds of venues.
London's historic National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace Park is set for a £23 million transformation, with planning proposals submitted for new facilities including a gym, padel courts, and refurbished pools.
A new book explores the career of James Creighton, who many credit with inventing the curveball, and examines why he has been kept out of the Hall of Fame despite his groundbreaking achievements.
The Brazilian women's blind football team, formed in 2024, made history by finishing fourth at the world championship, overcoming barriers and inspiring athletes with visual impairments.
The World Snooker Championship will remain at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre until at least 2045 following a £45m renovation deal, though it will temporarily relocate during construction.
A terrifying incident occurred at the World Athletics Indoor Championships when a pole vaulter's mishap struck a heptathlete during the 1,000m event, overshadowing Simon Ehammer's world-record gold.
Alexandra Burke, AJ and Curtis Pritchard, and other stars join thousands in the eighth London Landmarks Half Marathon, racing past iconic sights like the London Eye and Tower Bridge.
Coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows reveal how cycling, Himalayan salt crystals, and cutting-edge science propelled Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell to world indoor gold medals in Poland, with even greater peaks predicted ahead.
Great Britain's women athletes deliver a historic golden treble at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, with Keely Hodgkinson, Georgia Hunter Bell, and Molly Caudery winning gold medals in a spectacular 29-minute span.
17-year-old American high school student Cooper Lutkenhaus wins 800m gold at world indoor championships, setting a new record as the youngest champion in history.
Australian runner Jessica Hull becomes first woman from her country to break four-minute barrier indoors, winning 1500m silver after 3000m bronze at World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland.
Luis Antonio Vidal Butler, a former Mister Universe winner, is hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Majorcan home. Emergency responders spent 90 minutes reviving the 57-year-old bodybuilder.
British athlete Josh Kerr storms to world indoor 3,000m gold in Torun, mimicking Steph Curry's 'night night' celebration to rival Cole Hocker in a thrilling race.
Jess Hull earned bronze in the women's 3,000m final, while Kurtis Marschall cleared 6m in pole vault for bronze at the world athletics indoor championships in Poland.