Lindsey Vonn revives request to race in men’s World Cup downhill
Lindsey Vonn's request to race against men in a World Cup downhill will be studied again by the International Ski Federation (FIS) next week.
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IOC to pick Los Angeles, Paris for 2024 or 2028 Olympics
The IOC has decided it can pick both Los Angeles and Paris as Olympic host cities in September when the 2024 and 2028 Summer Games rights should be awarded at...
FIFA publishes Michael Garcia report on 2018-2022 World Cup bidding
FIFA has published investigator Michael Garcia's report into bidding for the soccer World Cups of 2018 and 2022 won by Russia and Qatar, ending 2-1/2 years of speculation about its...
FIFA panel invites debate on “radical” 60-minute game clock
Football's rule-making panel wants debate on moving to 60-minute games and stopping the clock when the ball is not in play.
U.S., Canada, Mexico ask FIFA for faster World Cup bid process
The North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup has asked FIFA for a decision in June 2018, two years ahead of schedule.
Ice hockey world body still works for Olympic deal with NHL
The International Ice Hockey Federation thinks NHL players need not miss the 2018 Winter Olympics 鈥� though team owners likely now need a "game-changer" offer on the table.
Los Angeles, Paris share 2024 plans with Olympic leaders
Los Angeles and Paris made a direct appeal Tuesday to Olympic sports leaders in their bids to host the 2024 Games amid the ongoing politics of possibly awarding hosting rights...
FIFA proposes new 6-team playoff ahead of 2026 World Cup
FIFA wants to hold a new six-team playoff round in the 2026 World Cup host country to complete the expanded 48-team tournament lineup.
FIFA bans Lionel Messi for 4 World Cup qualifying games
Lionel Messi is banned from Argentina's next four World Cup qualifying games, dealing a blow to a campaign by the 2014 runner-up that has stuttered without him.
IOC president Thomas Bach to meet with Russia doping investigator
Doping investigator Richard McLaren has been invited for talks with IOC President Thomas Bach amid ongoing tension between Olympic sports bodies and anti-doping officials.