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The latest sport reporting from The Belfast Herald.
The IOC states it was not consulted over Saudi Arabia's plans for the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which involve constructing new venues in a desert region with no winter sports infrastructure, contradicting IOC sustainability guidelines.
World Taekwondo denies allegations of bribing IOC officials to secure Olympic status, following claims from a former employee.
UEFA announces that Russia will continue to be suspended meaning their team is barred from the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying draw. ()
The Las Vegas Aces won their first WNBA Championship by defeating the Connecticut Sun 78-71 in Game 4 of the Finals, securing a 3-1 series win.
FINA permits the use of special swim caps specifically designed for dreadlocks, hair weaves or extensions, and voluminous hair, branded as the Soul Cap, in all water sports competitions. It had been banned at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Liverpool achieved a 9–0 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield, matching the joint-largest winning margin in Premier League history.
In tennis, world number 156 Borna Ćorić of Croatia becomes the lowest-ranked champion in the ATP Tour Masters 1000 after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the men's singles final of the 2022 Cincinnati Masters.
FIFA suspends the All India Football Federation for violating its statutes on third-party interference. India is stripped of its hosting rights for international football tournaments, including the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup scheduled for October 2022.