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37 stories for“sports”
Elite action sport, music and city culture converge in New Orleans, offering a test of whether event-led formats can turn casual attention into durable fandom.
Jul 24, 2026
The strongest legacy of global sport will be measured in active communities, local coaching, women’s participation and facilities people use every week.
Jul 28, 2026
Billions poured into golf, motorsport, boxing and tennis. As the numbers come due, the Gulf's sports strategy is quietly being rewritten.
Sep 10, 2025
A record-high bid score, five host cities and a 92,000-seat stadium. Saudi Arabia's World Cup win is one piece of a much bigger plan.
Mar 14, 2025
Padel's smaller court, doubles format and forgiving early rallies make it approachable, but smart beginners still need coaching, movement and patience.
Jul 28, 2026
Ten sports, existing venues and an indoor ceremony make Glasgow 2026 smaller by necessity, and perhaps a working model for an event that nearly lost its host.
Jul 23, 2026
The tournament delivered crowds and global attention. Its lasting value will depend on transport, public space, community football and honest accounting.
Jul 28, 2026
Simone Biles returned, Noah Lyles ran the fastest hundred meters of his life, and the Seine became an Olympic stage. Paris delivered.
Aug 12, 2024
Ferran Torres struck in extra time to beat Argentina 1-0, denying Messi a fairytale exit and handing Spain a second World Cup title.
Jul 20, 2026
Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 in New Jersey to win the first 32-club Club World Cup, a monthlong American test run for next year's tournament.
Jul 14, 2025
Cape Verde held Spain, Uruguay went home early, and the expanded World Cup delivered its most chaotic opening rounds yet.
Jun 28, 2026
The biggest World Cup ever kicks off across the US, Mexico and Canada. Here is what the expanded 48-team format actually changes.
Jun 5, 2026
