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IOC Moves Toward Ban on Transgender Women

The International Olympic Committee has moved a step closer to introducing a blanket ban on transgender women from female categories across all sports. IOC president Kirsty Coventry vowed to bring in the policy as part of her election campaign, and set up a working group on the protection of women's sport. The IOC said that

United downplay Benjamin Sesko knee issue

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko will miss Slovenia's crucial World Cup qualifiers but club officials do not think he suffered a major problem in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham. United have also opted to let defender Lisandro Martinez link up with Argentina at their European base before their friendly with Angola, but the 27-year-old will

Aamilah Aswat: First Black British Female Jump Jockey at Kempton

Aamilah Aswat made history at Kempton on Monday when becoming the first black British female jump jockey to ride in Britain. Aswat finished fifth of 10 aboard the Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls-trained Guchen in the handicap hurdle. The 20-year-old jockey completed the inaugural Riding A Dream Academy scholarship programme in 2021-22, after which she

Shaun Murphy Slams Matchroom Over Champion of Champions Scheduling

Shaun Murphy has accused snooker promoters Matchroom of "despicable" treatment over the timing of his match at the Champion of Champions tournament. World number nine Murphy lost 4-1 to Lei Peifan of China in the 16-player invitational knockout at Leicester's Mattioli Arena. The 43-year-old Englishman felt aggrieved that he had to play the opening game

Ons Jabeur Announces Pregnancy, Taking Time Away from Tennis

'Cutest comeback ever' - Jabeur announces pregnancy Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ons Jabeur was a beaten Wimbledon finalist in both 2022 and 2023 Former world number two Ons Jabeur has announced that she is pregnant with her first child. Jabeur, 31, decided to take time away from tennis in July for her own

Liverpool raise PGMOL concerns over disallowed Van Dijk goal

Media caption, Van Dijk goal against Man City 'should have stood' - Rooney Liverpool have made contact with Professional Game Match Officials Limited to raise their concerns over the decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk's goal in Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Manchester City. With City winning 1-0, Van Dijk appeared to have equalised with a

Ten parties show proof of funds for Sheffield Wednesday sale

Ten parties have now provided proof of funds to administrators at Sheffield Wednesday as the process of finding a buyer for the club continues, BBC Radio Sheffield understands. On Monday a second party was shown around the Championship club's Hillsborough Stadium home, after an initial potential buyer was given a tour last Wednesday. A soft

Unusual Gamesmanship: Hoardings, Showers and Dressing Rooms

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Sunderland moved the hoardings to try to make it harder for Arsenal to take long throws By Sam Drury BBC Sport journalist Sunderland earned a point against Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday with a dramatic late equaliser. But while Brian Brobbey's acrobatic 94th-minute strike took the headlines and

Scotland Lose Gilmour, Miller and McCrorie Ahead of Greece

World Cup qualifying Group C: Greece v Scotland Venue: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus Date: Saturday, 15 November Kick-off: 19:45 GMT Coverage: Watch on BBC Two, BBC Scotland, iPlayer & app; listen on BBC Radio Scotland; live text commentary on BBC Sport online Scotland have suffered a triple injury blow as they prepare to face Greece
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