Nicolas Cage’s Malibu mansion nearly swallowed by sinkhole
A Malibu mansion owned by Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage has been nearly destroyed by a sinkhole. The collapse caused a gas leak and led to five homes being evacuated. The…
UEFA expected to cancel planned boycott of FIFA tournaments
In late July, UEFA announced its 55 member associations would take no part in FIFA competitions as long as the world governing body’s FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal remained alive.…
Lausanne Grand Slam 2026 Opens with Inclusive Judo
The first day in Lausanne celebrated judo’s inclusive spirit, with adaptive judo athletes competing alongside World Tour stars. Marina Vorobeva, Yamato Fukuda, Gefen Primo, Kairi Kentoku and Eteri Liparteliani claimed…
Pogačar abandons La Vuelta after heavy crash 33km from finish
The Slovenian cyclist, who was leading the race, suffered a heavy crash and had to be taken to hospital by ambulance. Read More
Lausanne Grand Slam 2026: Switzerland Celebrates a Historic Judo Day
Lausanne marked a major day for Swiss judo as the 2028 World Championships agreement was signed, the Grand Slam was officially opened and adaptive judo athletes joined the action. Aurélien…
Big Finish at the IJF Ecole Mont-Olivet Grand Slam in Lausanne
The inaugural Lausanne Grand Slam concluded in style with spectacular judo, an inclusive kata demonstration and thrilling finals. Bozorov, Olek, Sulamanidze, Fontaine and Tasoev claimed gold as Switzerland celebrated a…
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football
The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player to consider his future. Read More
Rybakina tops WTA live rankings as US Open gets underway
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has moved to the top of the WTA live rankings as the 2026 US Open begins, putting her in contention to become the world’s official No. 1…
How a quiz show and a dream took Azerbaijan’s Sabah to the Champions League
Azerbaijan’s Sabah Football Club have unexpectedly qualified for the UEFA Champions League, making it one of its most historic achievements to date. Read More
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios handed one-month ban following positive cocaine test
Kyrgios has entered a treatment programme and will forfeit his €6,570 prize money and ranking points from the ATP Tour event in Mallorca where he tested positive for the drug.…