3 d. ago World Aquatics bans Enhanced Games athletes from its competitions

Enhanced Games swimmers will not be free to compete in World Aquatics events

Sport

6 d. ago Chelsea learn new Club World Cup opponent after team banned from competition

Chelsea and Manchester City will be among the 32 teams who will participate in the FIFA Club World Cup later this month and their first opponents have now been confirmed

Sport

1 week ago A basketball player was sidelined for her headscarf. France may now ban them in all sports

Thousands of young Muslim women in France are sidelined from competitive sport because rules in several disciplines ban uniforms and other clothing carrying a religious or political significance

Sport

1 week ago A headscarf ban is keeping basketball players off the court. A new bill could make it law in France

Thousands of young Muslim women in France are sidelined from competitive sport because of rules in several disciplines including basketball that ban uniforms and other clothing carrying a religious or political significance

Sport

2 w. ago Wishaw pupils' theme park design takes school to the finals of engineering competition for third year running

Almost 1000 young people from across the UK entered The Big Bang Competition

Sport

2 w. ago Survey reveals what most people think about Supreme Court gender ruling

Polling also suggests almost three quarters of those asked felt the right decision had been made by some sporting bodies in banning transgender women from its female competitions.

Events

3 w. ago Remember Monday's Eurovision result 'exposed' hours before winner announced

EXCLUSIVE: Remember Monday, the UK's Eurovision entry, will be competing in tonight's competition but one person has "revealed" the band's result before the final has even started

Politics

3 w. ago Israel's Eurovision song lyrics explained as country faces calls to be banned from 2025 contest

Former Eurovision contestants have called for Israel to be banned from this year's competition

Politics

3 w. ago Youth bands battle it out for prestigious prizes at fun, family day in Haddington

East Lothian’s Battle of The Bands competition takes place at The Bridge Centre in Haddington on Sunday, May 25. This all-day event, 10am to 5pm, includes free dance, drama and vocals taster workshops for young people, delivered by Brunton Performing Arts Network tutors, as well as free performances for all ages to enjoy.

Events

3 w. ago Britain’s biggest pawnbroker H&T snapped up by US firm for £297m; Goldman Sachs lifts UK and eurozone growth forecasts – business live

China issues warning to UK over terms of US trade deal, saying it is a ‘basic principle’ that bilateral agreements should not target other nationsHere’s our full story on the Co-op saying that that stock availability in its stores will not improve until this weekend, as it struggles to recover from a cyber-attack two weeks ago.And our full take on Burberry’s planned 1,700 job cuts. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago The lure of Champions League money has turned Ligue 1 clubs into gamblers

Marseille’s big risk paid off. Lyon, on the other hand, may end up in Ligue 2 or banned from European competitionBy Get French Football News A few high rollers in Ligue 1 took big risks this season. With the financial crisis in French football grave and deepening, Marseille and Lyon rolled the dice . The bet has not paid off for everyone, and Lyon could yet be left counting their pennies.“The club’s future has been uncertain since the start of the season; that is why, since the beginning, we set ourselves the target of qualifying for the Champions League,” admitted Lyon defender Moussa Niakhaté after their 2-0 defeat to Monaco on Saturday. The club’s financial situation is dire. With debts amounting to €540m, desperation gripped Lyon this season. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Man Utd could be banned from Champions League next season if they win Europa League

Manchester United are in the Europa League final and will be hoping to secure Champions League football for next season but they could be banned from the competition

Sport

4 w. ago Snooker star banned after breaking record and firebomb attack can now return

Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon, who remains the youngest player to have made a 147 in professional competition, was banned for nearly three years after admitting to match-fixing

Events