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27 Kenyan athletes, including prominent track and field stars, have been suspended from competitions due to doping violations announced by the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) and the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).

Jess Tonn McClain lost her lead in the US half marathon championships in Atlanta due to a wrong turn caused by the lead car.

Aston Martin's F1 team is facing serious challenges as they enter the new season, with reports suggesting that they may not compete fully in the opening race due to ongoing issues with their new Honda power units.

A size mix-up involving the Indian women's football team’s uniforms threatens to disrupt their campaign at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

Hammarby triumphed over Örebro 5-3 in a dramatic Swedish Cup match that featured chaotic scenes involving supporters and a hat trick from Nahir Besara.

This commentary discusses the fallout from a curling scandal involving Canadian player Marc Kennedy and the World Curling Association's warning regarding inappropriate language.

Benfica head coach Jose Mourinho faces intense criticism for his comments related to a racism incident involving a player on his team and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.

A surprising incident occurred during an NCAA hockey match as the arena lights went dark during a crucial moment.

A service vehicle's misdirection during the USA half-marathon championships caused the leading women to lose their chance for medals.

FIFA is considering introducing a 'Vinicius Law' to sanction players for racially abusive behavior following allegations against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match.

Iltalehti reports on the potential implications for HIFK and Tappara in the upcoming SM-liiga matches amidst controversy.

Claudio Tapia was seen celebrating Lanús' victory in the Recopa Sudamericana despite ongoing scandals within Argentina’s Football Association (AFA).

The President of the Olympic Speed Skating Federation, Matthias Große, has barred two journalists from ARD, raising questions about the accountability and transparency of publicly funded sports organizations in Germany.

Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni admitted to racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.

Marko Asell, a Finnish politician, has received a prestigious award despite being involved in a recent harassment controversy.

The latest episode of Postimees' football podcast discusses the recent racism scandal and its implications for Benfica and their coach Jose Mourinho.

A wrestling match in the United States ended in scandal as a wrestler kicked a female spectator in the face during a photo moment.

Slovak sports minister accuses the leadership of the Slovak Football Association of suspicious dealings, amid financial obligations related to mobile phone transactions, prompting fears of the federation's viability.

Finnish ski jumping team's head coach Igor Medved was removed from the Milan Cortina Olympics following alcohol-related misconduct and will not participate in upcoming World Cup events.

Libyan star Tareq Al-Tayeeb reveals shocking details about match-fixing and referee misconduct during his time in the Turkish league between 2004-2006.

Australia has announced its schedule for a three-Test cricket series in South Africa, marking the first since the infamous ball tampering scandal in 2018.

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been given a one-match suspension for his actions during a match against Real Madrid, amidst allegations of racism.

UEFA has provisionally suspended Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica due to allegations of racial insult made by Brazilian player Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match.

Italy achieved record medal counts during the Winter Olympics, yet faced criticism for booing Israeli athletes and experiencing a TV scandal.

Polish journalist Jakub Balcerski exposed a major scandal involving the Norwegian ski jumping team, leading to widespread condemnation of the athletes for manipulating their jumpsuits.

The Israeli men's four-man bobsleigh team was disqualified from a crucial event due to attempts to manipulate team composition through dishonesty.

A scandal involving cheating in curling has intensified interest in the sport, despite disappointing Olympic results for Swedish team Lag Edin.

Russian skier Darya Nepryaeva was disqualified after mistakenly swapping her skis with a competitor during an Olympic race.

The article reviews notable controversies and incidents from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, highlighting both dramatic moments and victories for Team GB.

Controversy arose after a disputed penalty was awarded to Instituto during a match against Atlético Tucumán, leading to complaints from the latter team about the referee's decisions and the malfunctioning VAR.

The article discusses various controversies and dramatic moments from the Olympic biathlon events, including personal revelations from athletes.

Bayern Munich's coach Vincent Kompany criticized José Mourinho for his response to the racist incident involving Argentine Gianluca Prestianni and Brazilian Vinícius Jr.

A judging scandal has emerged at the 2026 Winter Olympics after Italian athlete Pietro Sighel was disqualified following a controversial incident during a men's short-track race.

A regional football club from Saxony-Anhalt is at the center of a controversy involving relatives of AfD politicians employed at taxpayer expense.

During a Nordic combined team competition, US skier Ben Loomis collided with a leaf blower, prompting apologies from organizers.

During a Nordic combined team event at the Olympics, American skier Ben Loomis collided with a leaf blower while descending a jump.

Paolo Petrecca, the sport chief of Italian broadcaster Rai, has resigned following heavy criticism and backlash over mistakes made during the live broadcast of the Olympics 2026 opening ceremony.

The men's hockey tournament at the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics avoided a significant scandal when Canada won against the Czech Republic despite an illegal goal scored by the Czechs.

A major scandal involving secret cameras in the changing rooms of the women's team at SCR Altach has emerged, leading to public outrage and legal actions against the perpetrator.

Canadian curling star Marc Kennedy claims that he and his team were unfairly targeted by Swedish opponents during a match at the Winter Olympics, accusing them of trying to catch Canada in a cheating scandal.

Gastón Fernández, representative of Gianluca Prestianni, defended Prestianni's actions during a Champions League match following accusations of racist insults made by Vinícius Júnior.

The racist scandal reported by Vinícius Júnior during the Benfica-Real Madrid match has sparked strong reactions in the football world, particularly regarding Gianluca Prestianni.

An investigation reveals that lawyer Juan Pablo Beacon facilitated money transfers from the Argentine Football Association to shell companies in Miami, indicating potential financial misconduct.

Gianluca Prestianni, a young Argentine footballer, is in the spotlight due to threats from his club's fanbase and a recent racist incident involving Vinicius, prompting official investigations.

Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni responded to accusations of racist behavior towards Vinícius Junior after their Champions League match, stating he did not insult the Brazilian.

The UEFA is reviewing an official report concerning an incident of alleged racism involving Brazilian player Vinicius Júnior and Argentine player Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match.

Casey Wasserman, despite his previous connections to Jeffrey Epstein, aims to remain the head of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics amid discussions about accountability in sports compared to the music industry.

The Champions League playoff match between Benfica and Real Madrid was overshadowed by a racism incident involving Vinícius Jr., leading to significant controversy.

A racism incident during a Champions League match involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. has led to a five-minute suspension after allegations arose that he was called a monkey by a Benfica player.

A Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid was interrupted due to a racist incident involving Vinícius, who left the pitch after alleging he was verbally abused.