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September 21, 2026From dressing as a man to competing with the elite, no backpedalling for Afghan Hashimi - reuters.com
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September 20, 2026Hyrox changes rules after athlete soiled herself in competition - Reuters
Hyrox changes rules after athlete soiled herself in competition Reuters
September 15, 2026Hyrox athlete sparks debate for continuing race after soiling herself
Some have raised concerns around hygiene while others saluted her resolve to finish the race.
September 14, 2026From barefoot hockey to Asian Games, India's Lalremsiami chases golden dream - Reuters
From barefoot hockey to Asian Games, India's Lalremsiami chases golden dream Reuters
September 14, 2026Legendary Canadian boxer George Chuvalo dies aged 89
The heavyweight champion took on the likes of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and was known for never once getting knocked out or knocked down.
September 13, 2026I can still win Ballon d'Or despite barren season, says Mbappe - Reuters
I can still win Ballon d'Or despite barren season, says Mbappe Reuters
September 11, 2026How can sport help mental health?
At the launch of On Your Side, a mental health toolkit created by the Prince of Wales and the Royal Foundation, BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor asks sporting stars, 'how has sport helped your mental health?'
September 10, 2026Kimi Raikkonen's son Robin, 11, signs for Red Bull
Robin Raikkonen, the 11-year-old son of former Formula 1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen, signs for Red Bull's driver development programme.
September 9, 2026England's Quirke excited by Newcastle project as one of 25 new signings
Raffi Quirke says leaving Sale Sharks was one of the hardest decisions he has had to make, but is impressed with how things are taking shape at a revamped Newcastle Red Bulls.
September 8, 2026Rybakina's recovery fuels US Open run, puts top ranking within reach - Reuters
Rybakina's recovery fuels US Open run, puts top ranking within reach Reuters
September 8, 2026How colourful stripes (and rubber chickens) helped Paul Smith conquer the fashion world
As he publishes his autobiography, Sir Paul Smith takes BBC News on a tour of his London headquarters.
September 8, 2026Zheng stuns Swiatek after winning another set from 5-0 down
Zheng Qinwen wins a set from 5-0 down for the second successive match as she shocks Iga Swiatek to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
September 7, 2026From boardroom chic to battling win, Osaka reaches US Open last 16 - Reuters
From boardroom chic to battling win, Osaka reaches US Open last 16 Reuters
September 6, 2026China's Zheng rediscovers competitive spark at US Open - Reuters
China's Zheng rediscovers competitive spark at US Open Reuters
September 5, 2026Emotional Taylor steps on to the scales one final time
Katie Taylor and Flora Pili weigh in under the light-welterweight limit at a sun-kissed Trinity College in Dublin before they fight for the undisputed title at Croke Park on Saturday.
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