In the face of growing rumours on social media about a change of venue for the aquatic events, the organisers have firmly denied this and confirmed that the event will go ahead as originally planned.

The Minister of Sports, representing the Kenyan government, has stated in recent hours that the absolute priority is the performance of their athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Erik Spoelstra, a true icon of the NBA's Miami Heat, has agreed a record-breaking $20 million, 8-year contract extension with the Florida-based team, making him the highest-paid coach in the NBA.

Baseball agent Edwin Rodriguez has been designated by the Puerto Rican Baseball Federation (FBPR) as general manager of the national team for Premier 12.

For the first time in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Paris 2024 Torch Relay will be carried by teams to symbolise the energy of sport and teamwork.

Nina Kennedy took the top honours following her memorable performance at the World Championships in Budapest, where she shared the pole vault world crown with Olympic champion Katie Moon.

Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, stated in a press conference that the $8 million is available to proceed with the bank transfer and try to regain the venue in Barranquilla, which was lost last week due to repeated violations, despite extensions being granted.

Olympic shooting gold medallist Michael Diamond's firearms licence has been rejected, dashing his hopes of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics in pursuit of a second gold.

Welsh rugby legend John Peter Rhys Williams has died aged 74, according to the Bridgend Ravens Club, where he was president until his death.

The former head of the International Biathlon Union (IBU), Anders Besseberg, is charged with 'aggravated corruption' for allegedly covering up Russian doping by using sexual favours with prostitutes and hunting expeditions as 'currency'.

FIFA has achieved its goal in Brazil by imposing its rules over national law and reinstating the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Ednaldo Rodrigues. In doing so, it has maintained the status quo and allowed football to continue as usual.

USA Baseball has announced the 16-team field for the 2024 National High School Invitational (NHSI), to be held from 10-13 April in Cary, North Carolina, including defending champion and top seed Huntington Beach High School of California.

The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Ukraine has honoured the country's best athletes in a difficult environment. High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh was named the best athlete of 2023 in a country that has 51 athletes qualified for Paris.

The German football legend, who won World Cups as both a player and a coach, has died aged 78 after a battle with an illness that kept him away from public life.