Former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze is banned for 11 years for violating anti-doping rules, with five team-mates handed suspensions of up to six years.
Fly-half Finn Russell is fit to start for Scotland against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday, replacing Tom Jordan. Scotland, making their first visit since 2014, face the world champions who have made 10 changes.
France's appeal to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card from their win against Paraguay has been rejected by FIFA. The Bayern Munich winger was booked in stoppage time and could miss a potential semi-final if he receives another yellow card.
An editor explores alternative photographic techniques like slit-scanning and digital flat-bed scanning to create experimental images of the World Cup, drawing parallels to historical sports photography methods and emphasizing photography's artistic potential.
Michael Olise, a standout player for France and a Ballon d'Or contender, was born in England and developed in its football system but never represented the Three Lions. Early coaches recall his exceptional talent and dedication from a young age, despite rejections from major academies like Chelsea and Manchester City. Olise's journey highlights a missed opportunity for England and his dual heritage, representing France, Algeria, Nigeria, and Great Britain.
Rory McIlroy has cautioned the PGA Tour about the future of the Scottish Open under its new two-tier format starting in 2028. The proposed system may make top players ineligible for the national open, prompting calls for exceptions.
The 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 nations across Canada, Mexico, and the US, has been hailed as the biggest ever. Stats show it's been exciting with high goal averages, a record number of late winners, and open play goals. Attendances are high, and star players are performing well, but controversies over ticket prices, hydration breaks, and refereeing persist.
