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DR Congo Picks Houston as Its 2026 World Cup Base Camp

The decision strengthens Houston’s role with facility upgrades plus seven NRG Stadium matches.

Italy’s Sports Minister Says Replacing Iran at 2026 World Cup Is Very Unlikely

Iran Calls Up Dennis Eckert Ayensa, 29, With FIFA Clearance Pending

Morocco Sentences 18 Senegal Fans Over Africa Cup Final Disorder

IPC Restores Russian and Belarusian Flags for 2026 Paralympics as Ukraine and EU Officials Announce Boycotts

IPC Lets Russian and Belarusian Flags Fly at 2026 Winter Paralympics as Ukraine Plans Boycott

China Names Eileen Gu to 2026 Winter Olympics Team

Nigeria Files FIFA Protest Over DR Congo Eligibility as March Playoff Ruling Looms

Russian Biathletes File CAS Case Seeking Neutral Route to 2026 Olympic Qualifying

CAS Reopens Olympic Qualifying to Russian and Belarusian Skiers Under Neutral Status

Kamilla Rakhimova Switches Sporting Nationality to Uzbekistan

International Judo Federation Restores Russia to Full National Status for Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

IJF Restores Russia’s Flag and Anthem in Judo as Ukraine Denounces Decision

IJF Restores Russian Flag and Anthem for Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

IPC President Expects No Russian Delegation at Milan–Cortina Paralympics

UEFA Weighs Israel Suspension From All Competitions, Times Reports

Georgian Judoka Disqualified for Unsportsmanlike Conduct at Paris Olympics

U.S. Figure Skaters Awarded 2022 Olympic Gold After Valieva Doping Ruling