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DFB Rejects Calls to Boycott 2026 World Cup

The German Football Association (DFB) has broken its silence on the matter of a potential boycott of the World Cup, to be hosted by the United States this summer, with a few games also to be played in Mexico and Canada.

Australian Open Activates Extreme Heat Protocol

Australian Open organizers instituted their extreme heat policy as temperatures soared at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. It prompted the suspension of play on outer courts and the closure of roofs on the main showcourts. The protocol, introduced in 2019, was developed to minimize the risk of heat-related illness and provide consistency for all players.

Uhlaender Exhausts Olympic Appeals After CAS Rejects Jurisdiction

US skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender has told DW that she is "extremely disappointed" after her last-ditch attempt to compete at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics appeared to fall short, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling it did not have the "jurisdiction" to consider her appeal.

Infantino Calls for Russia's Return to International Football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino believes it is time to reinstate Russia, who has been banned since invading Ukraine in 2022, to football. Ukraine's sports minister Matvii Bidnyi said the words were detached from a "reality in which children are being killed."

2026 Winter Olympics: Fun Events, Rising Bill

The build up to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina have been far from ideal. The ice rink has been delayed and riddled with issues. The bobsleigh track has been controversial from the start.

Philip Rivers' NFL Comeback in Numbers

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during a game at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 13, 2020 in Las Vegas. Rivers, now 44 years old, has signed a practice contract with the Colts in hopes of returning to the NFL for the first time since 2021.

Jordan, 23XI Take NASCAR Antitrust Case to Trial

Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, sits in his pit box during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Talladega, Ala. Butch Dill/AP hide caption toggle caption Butch Dill/AP CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Arrest Warrants in Turkish Football Betting Probe

An Istanbul court issued arrest warrants for the eight suspects, including a club president and several referees, the state-owned Anadolu news agency reported on Tuesday. Murat Ozkaya is the president of Eyupsport, who play in Turkey's topflight Super Lig.

NFL Returns to Berlin: History Meets Stadium Reality

On the day Berlin marked the 36th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, it was wild to watch the razzle dazzle of America's game on show in the German capital. The Indianapolis Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-25 in overtime.

Why North Korea Dominates Women's Youth Football

North Korea's women have won back-to-back U-17 World Cup titles after defeating the Netherlands 3-0 in Morocco. It was the fourth time that the country has won the competition. With the country's U-20 team winning their third World Cup in 2024, North Korea's women have cemented their status as the dominant force in women's youth football.