UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei’s death
The death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei has led to charges of manslaughter against UK Athletics. Hayayei died aged 36 after a metal cage fell on him while he was training…
USADA supports US government withholding WADA payment due to doping scandal
The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) says it “fully supports” the US government’s decision to withhold a payment of $3.6 million (£2.8 million) from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The payment…
Tom McKibbin makes a surprise switch to Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf team
Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland is expected to make a surprise move to sign a lucrative multi-year contract with Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf organization. In November, the athlete secured a…
Nick Kyrgios unexpectedly added to Australia’s Davis Cup team
Nick Kyrgios, a former Wimbledon finalist, surprisingly became part of Australia’s team for the upcoming Davis Cup match against Sweden at the end of the month. In addition to world…
Cameron Norrie apologizes after spectator gets hit by his thrown racquet
At the Auckland Classic, Cameron Norrie apologized after accidentally hitting a spectator with his thrown racquet during a match against Facundo Diaz Acosta, which he lost in straight sets. The…
Scottie Scheffler withdraws from another PGA Tour competition
In order to continue his recovery from a hand injury he suffered while preparing for Christmas dinner, Scottie Scheffler has decided to skip another PGA Tour event in California next…
Novak Djokovic still deals with ‘trauma’ after being deported from Melbourne three years ago
After being deported three years ago from Melbourne because of Covid-19 concerns, Novak Djokovic acknowledged that he still has “trauma” when he visits Australia. When the 24-time Grand Slam champion…
Iga Swiatek talks about doping case, says she’s treated ‘like a liar’
Iga Swiatek says the people evaluating her doping case have been treating her “like a liar”. She can't get that out of her mind ahead of the Australian Open. In…
Mathieu van der Poel hopes to win Mountain Bike World Championship in 2025
Mathieu van der Poel is eager to achieve the one feat missing from his already impressive career records: a world championship in mountain biking. The 29-year-old athlete has won six…
Aryna Sabalenka ready for Australian Open title defence as she wins Brisbane International finals
In the Brisbane International finals, Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka defeated Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova 4-6 6-3 6-2 to prepare for her title defence at the year's first Grand Slam.…
Barbora Krejcikova backs out of the Australian Open due to back injury
Barbora Krejcikova, the Wimbledon champion, announced that she would not be competing in this season’s Australian Open due to a back injury. The injury occurred during the Asian swing of…
Novak Djokovic exits Brisbane International after unexpected loss to Reilly Opelka
Top-seeded Novak Djokovic lost to Reilly Opelka in straight sets in the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International. Djokovic, who is vying for his 100th ATP title, lost to Opelka 7-6…
Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley tasered in a run-in with the police
US Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley recently got into a fight with police and was tasered and taken into custody. The 29-year-old athlete, who took home the bronze medal in the…
“I am myself”: Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stekala reveals his gay
Andrzej Stekala, a Polish ski jumper, came out as gay in public after delivering a heartfelt message in which he grieved the death of his lover in November. With this,…
Iga Swiatek’s win leads Poland to United Cup semi-finals
Poland advanced to the United Cup mixed team tournament semi-finals for the third year in a row after defeating Britain 2-0, all thanks to the thrilling singles win in Sydney. …
Agnes Keleti, oldest Olympic champion, dies at 103
At the age of 103, the oldest Olympic gold medallist and a Holocaust survivor, Agnes Keleti, passed away on Thursday (January 2). According to the Hungarian Olympic Committee (HOC), the…