Sports White House says Iraqi visas will not block Iraq’s 2026 World Cup campaign in the United States The White House says Iraq’s national football team should not face visa problems for the 2026 World Cup, after Iraq secured a place in a group with Norway, France and Senegal. The issue has drawn attention because of earlier travel disruption, closed airspace and United States visa procedures May 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM · Sports desk
Sports Enhanced Games on the NYSE: The Las Vegas Sports Competition Where Doping Is Allowed Enhanced Games has become a publicly traded company on the NYSE and plans its first Las Vegas competition with swimming, athletics, weightlifting and strongman events. The project allows medically supervised performance enhancement and faces strong opposition from WADA, World Aquatics and anti-doping bodies May 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM · Sports desk
Sports Russia’s Return To International Sport By The End Of 2026 Under IOC, WADA, FIFA And UEFA Pressure Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev expects Russia to return to almost all sports by the end of 2026, but key decisions remain with the IOC, WADA, FIFA, UEFA and global federations. Neutral status, the war in Ukraine, athletics, football and anti-doping cases remain major barriers May 13, 2026 at 9:29 AM · Sports desk
Sports Georgian rugby under WADA scrutiny over doping scandal and urine sample substitution scheme Georgian rugby has been hit by a major doping scandal after a WADA and World Rugby investigation into urine sample substitution. National team players and a staff member were sanctioned, while the Georgian anti-doping agency faces pressure over serious failures in testing procedures May 13, 2026 at 9:29 AM · Sports desk
Sports World Surf League sale talks after audience growth and major Championship Tour changes in 2026 World Surf League is exploring new investors and a possible sale after strong audience growth, record digital figures and major Championship Tour changes for 2026. The story focuses on Dirk Ziff, Ryan Crosby, the new season format, Pipeline and the wider investor interest in professional surfing May 13, 2026 at 9:06 AM · Sports desk
Sports World Boxing allows Belarus back into the ring under neutral status and strict rules for boxers World Boxing has allowed Belarusian and Russian boxers to return to international competition, but only as neutral athletes. The decision bans flags, anthems and national symbols while introducing checks linked to the war in Ukraine and possible ties to military or security structures May 13, 2026 at 9:04 AM · Sports desk
Sports Las Vegas to Open Olympic Wrestling Qualification for Los Angeles 2028 at 2027 World Championships The 2027 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas will mark the first major stage of qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Held at Thomas & Mack Center from September 11 to 19, the event will award the first 72 Olympic quotas and shape the UWW rankings for the rest of the qualification cycle May 13, 2026 at 9:02 AM · Sports desk
Sports Ethiopian Marathon Runner Yebrgual Melese Dies During Training Before Ottawa Marathon Appearance Ethiopian marathon runner Yebrgual Melese has died aged 36 after falling ill during training in Addis Ababa. The former winner in Houston, Prague and Shanghai had been preparing for the Ottawa Marathon, while the official medical cause of death has not yet been confirmed May 13, 2026 at 8:59 AM · Sports desk
Sports Unsold World Cup 2026 tickets expose FIFA pricing concerns before the expanded tournament One month before the 2026 World Cup, many tickets remain available despite FIFA pointing to record demand. High prices, dynamic ticketing, costly hotels and long travel distances between host cities are shaping fan decisions and raising questions about access to football’s biggest global tournament May 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM · Sports desk
Sports FOX targets viewership record: Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving 2026 in the NFL The NFL has confirmed Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys for the late-afternoon Thanksgiving slot on November 26, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, televised by FOX. The window is typically the most-watched of the regular season, putting a major NFC East rivalry in the spotlight May 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM · Sports desk
Sports ITF keeps neutral status for Belarusian tennis players until annual general meeting vote in October The International Tennis Federation will not change the status of Belarusian tennis players, who will continue to compete as neutral athletes. A possible return of the Belarus Tennis Federation to full status will be decided by an ITF annual general meeting vote in October May 12, 2026 at 11:27 AM · Sports desk
Sports World Challenge Cup in Varna brings first gold medals and Artur Avetisyan’s rings victory The World Challenge Cup in Varna delivered a breakthrough weekend in artistic gymnastics, with several first-time gold medalists, Artur Avetisyan’s rings win and Tijana Korent’s vault bronze. The event opened the 2026 Challenge Cup season with strong international competition May 12, 2026 at 11:12 AM · Sports desk