Triple Olympic sprint champion Morrow passes away aged 84
Sprinting great Bobby Joe Morrow, who won three gold medals at the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games, has passed away at the age of 84.
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A survey of biathlon fans conducted on behalf of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) has shown that 78 per cent believe climate change is the biggest issue facing the sport.
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A team of 10 American triathletes - including three medallists at the Rio 2016 Paralympics - are to cycle across Colorado in a relay to raise awareness and funds for athletes and others suffering amid the pandemic.
Russian luge team to resume training on June 20
The Russian national luge team - the dominant force in the sport last season - is to return to training on June 20.
No IFSC Youth World Championships in 2020 but Voronezh to stage event next year
The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Youth World Championships have been postponed until 2021, the sport's latest event to fall victim to the coronavirus crisis.
Rombouts first Belgian athlete picked for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
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Mexican wins FISU America's first-ever international esports competition
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BWF moves World Junior Championships in Auckland to January 2021
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has moved the 2020 World Junior Championships back by four months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tokyo 2020 chief Mutō downplays importance of October in deciding Games' fate
Tokyo 2020 chief executive Toshirō Mutō has downplayed suggestions from John Coates that October will be a pivotal month in assessing whether the postponed Olympic and Paralympic Games can go ahead next year.
Russia's Dalaloyan aims to compete until Paris 2024
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New Tokyo 2020 qualification system for shooting approved
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has published its new qualification system for Tokyo 2020, which has been approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board.
Top 65 universities would lose more than $4 billion if college football season cancelled, report says
The 65 universities which make up the Power Five conferences in the United States stand to lose in excess of $4 billion (£3.24 billion/€3.64 billion) if the upcoming American football season cannot go ahead.
FIVB offers short-term financial assistance through Athletes’ Relief Support Fund
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced the Athletes’ Relief Support Fund to give short-term help to professional players suffering financially as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
FIFA suspends Haiti football chief Jean-Bart for 90 days amid sexual abuse investigation
FIFA has banned Yves Jean-Bart, the President of the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), from all football-related activities for 90 days as it investigates claims of sexual misconduct.
