Israel’s Olympic status not in question, says IOC president Bach

FILE–Olympics President Thomas Bach. Bach confirmed Wednesday that  Israel’s status ahead of the Paris Olympics is not under threat despite the conflict in Gaza.  REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni/File Photo GENEVA— Israel faces no threat to its Olympic status ahead of the Paris Games despite the conflict in Gaza, IOC president Thomas Bach confirmed Wednesday. Some of the…

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Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal on red alert as Napoli president says Victor Osimhen will leave in summer – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed star striker Victor Osimhen will leave the club at the end of the season, putting the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal on red alert. Brentford are scouring the lower leagues for the next Ivan Toney…

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Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez is a ‘very important’ fight for the division, says WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman | Boxing News

Joshua Buatsi versus Dan Azeez will establish the leading contender in the light-heavyweight division. Two rival champions, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, currently hold all the major 175lb titles between them. Beterbiev and Bivol are widely expected to fight in an undisputed championship bout later this year. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible…

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NBA: 76ers agree to extension with team president Daryl Morey

Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey takes questions from the media at a press conference at the NBA basketball team’s facility, June 1, 2023, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers extended team president Daryl Morey’s contract through the 2027-28 season. Financial terms were not disclosed. “I’m very excited to be here…

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Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca handed permanent ban for punching referee by Turkish Football Federation | Football News

Faruk Koca has been handed a permanent ban by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) after being arrested for punching a referee at the end of a Super Lig match on Monday night. The TFF board also ruled that Ankaragucu, a club in the top-tier Super Lig in Turkey, would pay a two million lira ($54,000)…

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Turkish club president arrested for punching referee

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Super Lig – MKE Ankaragucu v Caykur Rizespor – Eryaman Stadium – Ankara, Turkey – December 11, 2023 MKE Ankaragucu President Faruk Koca reacts as the referee Halil Umut Meler lies on the ground at the end of their Super Lig home match against Caykur Rizespor REUTERS/Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photo/File Photo…

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Turkish football leagues suspended indefinitely after Ankaragucu president punches referee | Football News

Matches in all Turkish football leagues have been suspended indefinitely by its football association after a club president punched a referee at the end of a Super Lig match on Monday night. Faruk Koca, who is president of Ankaragucu, ran onto the pitch and struck official Halil Umut Meler after their top-flight game against Rizespor.…

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President congratulates Asian Games pole vault king EJ Obiena

Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena celebrates after winning the men’s pole vault final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday congratulated pole vault ace EJ Obiena for winning and bagging the country’s first gold medal in the 19th Asian…

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish football president accuses Jenni Hermoso of lying over kiss at Women’s World Cup final

Embattled Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales has used his federation to accuse World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso of lying by saying she did not consent to being kissed by him. The latest defiant statement from the 46-year-old came in the early hours of Saturday morning amid mounting pressure from within Spanish football and the government…

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Spanish FA president pictured kissing Hermoso on trophy podium – rezal404

Footage has emerged of Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales embracing and kissing Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the World Cup final trophy celebrations. Post navigation Source

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