International football sees intense Nations League action and controversy, while athletes ramp up preparations for the 2012 London Olympics.

Wales secured their first win of the year against 10-man Norway, while Portugal excelled in the Nations League despite the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Jürgen Klopp claimed his first victory as Germany manager, later dismissing racist social media criticisms regarding his squad's diversity as pure idiocy.

Pro-Palestine protests briefly halted play in Dublin as the Republic of Ireland surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 against Austria.

The United States has emerged as the frontrunner to host the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in January 2028, featuring 19 teams.

Rui Pinto, the whistleblower who exposed documents leading to Manchester City's legal charges, has been warned by authorities against returning to Portugal due to safety concerns.

Usain Bolt has set his sights on a historic 9.4-second 100m sprint at the London 2012 Olympics, as UK Athletics reaffirms its eight-medal target.

Haile Gebrselassie has officially abandoned his Olympic marathon aspirations after competing in the Vienna half marathon against Paula Radcliffe.

Emmanuel Mutai remains determined to defend his London Marathon title this Sunday despite recovering from a recent bout of typhoid.

British riders are intensifying their campaigns in the Moto2 and Moto3 classes as the 2012 MotoGP season gains momentum.

Yemen national football coach Noureddine Ould Ali continues to lead his team through the Gulf Cup, aiming to provide a positive narrative despite ongoing civil unrest at home.