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Nawrocki has been accused of links to gangsters and neo-Nazis

Nawrocki: Nationalist Historian Becomes Poland's President

Nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki, who is set to be inaugurated as Poland's new president on Wednesday, is a former amateur boxer with a particular interest in the criminal underworld.

NFL Buys 10% Stake In ESPN, Which Buys NFL Network, RedZone

The NFL has bought a 10% equity stake in ESPN, which purchased the NFL Network and RedZone networks from the league as well as combining operations for a fantasy American football operation

The NFL sold its NFL Network and Sunday RedZone television show to ESPN on Tuesday in exchange for a 10% equity stake in the US-based sports television network.

With Six Months To Go, Winter Games Organisers Say They'll Be Ready

Rust-proof: Milan-Cortina say their Olympic medals will stand the test of time

Six months before the start of the Winter Olympics, Italian organisers say that, after years of ups and downs, they are on schedule.

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United greets teammates after a draw with Everton that gave his team the Premier League Summer Series title

Man United Draws Everton, West Ham Blanks Bournemouth In US Tour Finales

Bruno Fernandes scored one goal and set up another as Manchester United drew Everton 2-2 on Sunday to capture the Premier League Summer Series title.

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Mayor Eric Adams said on X that an officer had been 'struck down' and expressed his 'deepest sympathies' to the family of the officer

New York Mass Shooter Blamed NFL For His Brain Injuries

A man who killed four people, then committed suicide in a New York skyscraper, may have been targeting the NFL offices there because he blamed the American football league for brain injuries he said he suffered, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday.

Chloe Kelly celebrates after England beat Spain to win Euro 2025

England's Lionesses Party In London After Euro 2025 Triumph

England's victorious Lionesses were feted by thousands of ecstatic fans in London on Tuesday during an open-top bus parade to celebrate their dramatic Euro 2025 triumph.

British police officers stand on duty Balmedie Beach, and the sand dunes leading to the course at Trump International Golf Links, in Aberdeenshire north east Scotland ahead of a visit by US President Trump

Home From Home: Trump Showcases His Resorts In Golf Diplomacy

Ever-confident of his own prowess and deaf to claims of a conflict of interest, Donald Trump has been hosting European leaders and getting in some golf while proudly promoting his luxury Scottish resorts.

England coach Sarina Wiegman is now a three-time European champion

England's Lionesses Head Home To Party After Euro Glory

England's victorious Lionesses prepared to fly home to a rapturous reception on Monday after retaining their European Championship crown with a dramatic penalty-shootout victory over world champions Spain.

Local tourism has seen a boost from the league's popularity

Amateur Football Leagues Win Over Cynical Chinese Fans

On a summer's day in the city of Suzhou, about 40,000 people crowded into a stadium while thousands more gathered by public screens to watch China's hottest sport -- amateur football.

South Africa's Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu was suspended over corruption allegations

S.African DJ's Murder Exposes Nexus Between Crime And Power

On a quiet November night in 2022, DJ Sumbody -- a rising star in South Africa's music scene -- was gunned down in a hail of bullets while heading home.

Evacuees slept side by side beneath the gym's high roof, surrounded by the hum of electric fans and quiet murmurs of uncertainty

Fear And Relief In Thai Shelter As Cambodia Clashes Rage

Sitting on plastic mats in a sports hall, desperate evacuees told AFP of fleeing in terror from thunderous artillery bombardments as Thailand and Cambodia clash.

Some commentators say ice hockey remains a positive force for hundreds of thousands of young Canadians

Judge To Rule In Sexual Assault Trial That Rocked Canadian Hockey

A Canadian judge is set to deliver a verdict Thursday in the trial of five professional ice hockey players on sexual assault charges, in a case that has shaken the national sport.

Inter Miami and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has withdrawn from Major League Soccer's All-Star game, according to reports

MLS Chief Tightlipped On Messi Ban After All-Star No-show

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber refused to be drawn on whether the league planned to sanction Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami and Argentina superstar was a late withdrawal from Wednesday's All-Star game.

US Olympic and Paralympic Committee chief executive officer Sarah Hirshland was among those who sent a letter to national governing bodies indicating US transgender women could no longer compete in women's Olympic and Paralympic events

US Olympic Policy Change Bans Transgender Women In Women's Events

American transgender women will no longer be able to compete in women's events at the Olympics and Paralympics after a recent policy change by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

Chloe Kelly got the late winner against Italy to send England into the Euro 2025 final

Kelly Hits Winner As Late Drama Takes England Into Women's Euro 2025 Final

Chloe Kelly scored a dramatic late winner in extra-time as reigning champions England came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Women's Euro 2025 final.

Athenea Del Castillo (L) in action for Spain against Portugal during the group stage

Del Castillo And Spain 'Full Of Hope' Ahead Of Germany Euro 2025 Semi

From being a bit-part player in the team that won the Women's World Cup two years ago, Athenea del Castillo has performed a key role in Spain's run to the semi-finals of Euro 2025, in which they will face Germany on Wednesday.

Venus Williams made her return to competitive tennis after a 16-month hiatus with a women's doubles victory at the WTA and ATP DC Open

Venus Williams Returns With Doubles Win At DC Open

Seven-time Grand Slam single champion Venus Williams returned to competitive tennis after a 16-month hiatus on Monday with a doubles victory at the WTA and ATP DC Open.

Italy are through to the semi-finals after Cristiana Girelli's late winner against Norway in the last eight

England Face Dark Horses Italy With Sights Set On Women's Euro Final

Having come back from the brink of elimination against Sweden in the last eight, England will hope to live up to their billing as favourites when they face Italy in the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Tuesday.

US President Donald Trump has tried to distance himself from former friend Jeffrey Epstein

Trump And Epstein: What Was Their Relationship?

Donald Trump's past ties with Jeffrey Epstein are under scrutiny after the US president slammed a Wall Street Journal report that he sent a lewd letter to the infamous sex offender as "fake news."

Scottie Scheffler is four shots clear heading into Sunday's final round at the British Open

Scheffler Cruises Towards British Open Title Despite Slip-up

Scottie Scheffler saw an early eight-shot lead cut to five strokes during the final round of the British Open at Royal Portrush on Sunday, but remained on the brink of a first Claret Jug.

Manny Pacquiao (right) connects with Mario Barrios during their WBC welterweight title fight that ended in a majority draw

Pacquiao Held To Draw By Barrios In World Title Return

Manny Pacquiao's bid to make a fairytale return to boxing at the age of 46 ended in disappointment on Saturday, as the Filipino icon was held to a draw by defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas.

Rory McIlroy is chasing down Scottie Scheffler

'Tiger-like' Scheffler Set To Spoil McIlroy Dream In British Open Finale

Dominant world number one Scottie Scheffler takes a four-shot lead into the final round of the British Open on Sunday, leaving local hero Rory McIlroy praying for a miracle.