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Estonian basketball player Henri Drell, aged 37, had an impressive debut with Badalona Joventut in the Spanish league after being without a contract from last season's Tenerife team.

Canadian curlers Matt Dunstone, Colton Lott, E.J. Harnden, and Olympic champion Tyler Tardi have withdrawn from the inaugural season of the Rock League to focus on rest and family commitments after a demanding season.

Dutch speed skating Olympic champion Jutta Leerdam's competition suit, claimed to be from her Olympic victories, sold for €195,000 but was later revealed to not be the actual suit she wore, attributing the mix-up to human error rather than intentional deceit.

Sir Chris Hoy shares updates on his ongoing cancer battle and the importance of community support during his diagnosis.

Quinn Hughes is achieving an impressive pace of over one assist per game since joining the Minnesota Wild, drawing comparisons to legendary NHL players.

Olympic triple jump champion Yulimar Rojas prepares to compete for her eighth world title at the indoor championships in Torun after overcoming significant injury.

Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington discusses her emotional journey following two miscarriages and the impact on her family, including seeking counseling with her husband.

Philipp Raimund, the newly crowned Olympic champion in ski jumping, declined to compete in Oslo due to poor weather conditions.

German Olympic champion Philipp Raimund refused to jump in Oslo during a World Cup event due to strong winds.

Adam Peaty returned to competitive swimming, finishing fourth in the men's 100m breaststroke at the Edinburgh International Swim Meet, months after his marriage to Holly Ramsay.

Norwegian triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt has sparked controversy in the sports community with a video claiming a record VO₂ max of 101, which experts are now debating.

The article discusses the financial investments made by Alicia Liu's father in her journey to becoming an Olympic champion in figure skating.

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu shared her reasons for withdrawing from the World Championships, citing prior commitments and a lack of training time as key factors.

Kristjan Kanter secured third place in high jump among younger boys at the TV 10 Olympic start series in Võru, supported by his father, Olympic discus champion Gerd Kanter.

Olympic champion Isabella Wranå prepares to represent Sweden at the upcoming Curling World Championships with her team, building upon their recent successes.

Alberto Ginés, Olympic champion in climbing, recently announced his successful ascent of the challenging route Bon Combat, aimed at evolving beyond mere competitive performance.

Kenyan marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge will start a global tour in 2026 to connect with fans, including a stop at the Porto Alegre Marathon in Brazil.

Austrian ski jumper Jan Hörl ended his season early due to ongoing back issues.

Doping scandal surrounds skier Victoria Carl, currently facing an uncertain future with a pending two-year competition ban from the German anti-doping agency.

Michelle Kang, a Korean-American businesswoman and owner of a women's professional soccer team, has been awarded the European Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Champion Award by the International Olympic Committee, while Asian recognition goes to former volleyball player Kim Yeon-koung.

Estonian Olympic champion Erika Salumäe has publicly supported freestyle skier Henry Sildaru and his father Tõnis amid ongoing family dramas, urging them to focus on their positive sporting journey.

Alysa Liu, the reigning world champion and Olympic gold medalist in women's figure skating, has confirmed she will skip the upcoming World Championships in March.

Croatian tennis player Antonia Ružić achieved a significant victory at the WTA 1000 tournament in Indian Wells, while Donna Vekić's performance ended in the second round.

Czech Olympic champion Zuzana Maderova finished second in the parallel slalom at the World Cup in Špindlerův Mlýn, following a mistake that cost her the win to Japan's Miki Cubaki.

Olympic champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the World Cup giant slalom in Kranjska Gora while Croatian skier Filip Zubčić finished in 21st place.

Czech speed skater Nikola Zdráhalová narrowly missed a medal at the World Allround Championships, finishing just six hundredths of a second behind the podium, while three-time Olympic champion Martina Sáblíková struggled with health issues but competed nonetheless.

American Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic medalist and world champion in the 100 meters, has received a two-year competition ban.

Estonian ski jumpers Artti Aigro and Kaimar Vaguli delivered subpar performances during the World Cup event in Lahti, Finland, with Aigro finishing in 34th place and his Olympic champion disqualified.

Carmen Gaynor-Turner, daughter of Olympic champion Andy Turner, faces a terrifying situation in Dubai due to escalating military conflict following U.S. strikes on Iran.

Speed skater Martina Sáblíková is set to compete in her final race at the World Allround Championships in Heerenveen this weekend, where she will retire from her illustrious career as a three-time Olympic champion.

Finnish Olympic medalist Eero Hirvonen has been dealing with a throat infection this week after securing a bronze and a silver in recent competitions.

Spanish triple jump champion Jordan Díaz is shrouded in mystery regarding his potential move to the United States for training, with no confirmation from him or his associates.

The article highlights various cultural events scheduled in West São Paulo for the first weekend of March, including a special fair for women and a beach volleyball event featuring Olympic champion Carol Albuquerque.

Olympic champion Neisi Dajomes is set to return to competition on August 1, 2026, after serving a 14-month ban for a doping violation.

Olympic cycling champion Samuel Sánchez describes his tense experience in Dubai amidst the war, facing alerts and explosions.

Ecuadorian Olympic champion Neisi Dajomes has been suspended for fourteen months due to a doping violation confirmed by the International Testing Agency.

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam's suit, worn during the Olympics where she won gold and silver medals, was auctioned for three times the amount of a shirt worn by football star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Keely Hodgkinson, the Olympic champion, is embracing a 'fresh era' in her career as she focuses on cycling and aims to break the outdoor 800m world record.

Former athlete Fermín Cacho, the Olympic 1500m champion from the 1992 Barcelona Games, has been hospitalized following a fainting incident.

The traditional sports show 'Sports Sunday' reviewed the new film about Estonian Olympic champion Erika Salumäe, addressing its artistic challenges and narrative accuracy.

Teddy Riner, the five-time Olympic champion, is preparing to return to competition with the ambition of winning his 12th World Championship title in October in Azerbaijan.

Italian alpine skiing Olympic champion Federica Brignone has decided to end her season and skip the remaining World Cup competitions due to physical exhaustion and past injuries.

Federica Brignone, the two-time Olympic champion, has decided to end her ski season early due to ongoing health issues after a severe injury.

Olympic champion Max Langenhan wins in St. Moritz, while veteran Felix Loch secures his lead in the overall World Cup standings.

Triple Olympic champion Aleksandr Bolshunov did not celebrate with his team after Tatarstan won the mixed relay at the Russian national championships, puzzling observers in Russia.

Olympic ski jumping champion Philipp Raimund achieved the best ski flying result of his career, finishing sixth in his first World Cup event after winning gold in Predazzo.

Jutta Leerdam, an Olympic speed skater, has sparked retirement speculation following an emotional post, despite achieving significant success at the Winter Olympics.

Two-time Olympic champion Federica Brignone returns to the World Cup scene in Soldeu, where the women's superG is scheduled after Goggia's impressive performance in downhill.

After a severe fall in April 2025, ski star Federica Brignone expresses pain from her injuries and contemplates retirement after her Olympic success.

Huawei's new Watch GT Runner 2 was introduced in Madrid with Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge as the global ambassador.