Andriy Yermak
Russian Olympic Committee handed immediate ban says IOC
The Russian Olympic Committee was banned with immediate effect on Thursday for recognizing regional organizations from four territories annexed from Ukraine.
Arizona
D-backs ride 4-homer inning to NLDS sweep of Dodgers
Not long after Arizona won another postseason series Wednesday night, it was time to frolic in the Chase Field swimming pool beyond right field.
Ecaterina Szabo
Olympic gold medalist Retton ‘fighting for her life’ with rare form of pneumonia, daughter says
U.S. gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton is “fighting for her life” in an intensive care unit while battling a rare form of pneumonia.
AL Division Series
Astros shoot to KO Twins, punch ticket to another ALCS
The Astros will try to advance to the ALCS for the seventh season in a row when they face the Twins on Wednesday.
Alabama
Young NFL stars eager to play Olympic flag football – NFL executive
Some NFL players have expressed interest in playing for the U.S. flag football team if the sport is included in the 2028 Summer Games.
Alemu Megertu
Kenyan Kiptum smashes men’s marathon world record in Chicago
Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday.
argentina
Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, three games in S America
Morocco, Spain and Portugal have been named hosts of the 2030 soccer World Cup.
Abril Elfi
Former Red Sox Pitcher Tim Wakefield Dies At 57
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher, Tim Wakefield, has died of brain cancer at age 57.
Sports
Fury to fight Usyk in Saudi for undisputed heavyweight title
September 29, 2023 – 9:00 AM PDT ANDREW COULDRIDGE/REUTERS Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight for the world’s undisputed heavyweight championship…
Sports
Barcelona under investigation for suspected bribery in refereeing case
By Fernando Kallas September 28, 2023 – 10:24 PM PDT MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish soccer club Barcelona are under investigation for suspected “active…