FIFA boss hopeful Iran will lift stadium ban on women football fans

In Iran, women are not allowed to watch men's football matches in stadiums, though they have occasionally been allowed to watch volleyball and basketball in stadiums.

Atletico gets late equaliser in 2-2 draw against Juventus

Trailing by two goals against the Italian team that knocked it out of the competition six months ago, the Spanish side found a way back this time.

Turkish weightlifter becomes world champion

Saziye Erdogan won a gold medal in the 45 kilograms snatch category and a silver medal in the clean and jerk category after lifting 77 and 92 kilograms.

Ter Stegen saves penalty as Barcelona draws 0-0 at Dortmund

Lionel Messi came on as a substitute for the last 30 minutes for his first appearance of the season but was unable to spark the visitors' struggling attack, with Dortmund creating the best chances of the game.

Turkey's Kayaalp wins gold in World Wrestling Championships

Riza Kayaalp beat Cuba's Oscar Pino Hinds 3-1 to win the gold medal in the World Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan.

Kessie and Lukaku subjected to more racism in Italy

Italy has displayed another weekend of racism at the football pitches as Hellas Verona supporters lobbed offensive chants at Franck Kessie and a TV commentator’s racist comment directed at Romelu Lukaku.

Spain beat Argentina to win FIBA World Cup

Three-time All-Star Marc Gasol became only the second man to win an NBA crown and the World Cup in the same year after Spain brushed aside Argentina 95-75.

Fury overcomes wound and Wallin for points victory

Fury was expected to cruise against his underdog challenger, but was forced to overcome an early injury and battle a relentless Wallin to maintain his unbeaten record.

Bulgarian FA slams England boss Southgate over racism concerns

Southgate, who plans to consult his players before the Oct. 14 game, said he feared they could face racial abuse in Bulgaria after an away fan allegedly targeted winger Raheem Sterling when the teams met at Wembley last Saturday.

Turkey beat North Macedonia 3-0 in European Volleyball

Turkey are now set to play against host Slovenia in their next match on Sunday.

Spain beat Australia 95-88, secures spot in FIBA World Cup final

Spain last won the World Cup –– the country's only title –– in 2006 while Australia has never won the title.

Cold comfort: Tokyo 2020 tests fake snow to beat the heat

Instead of light, fluffy snowflakes, the crowd, consisting mainly of Tokyo 2020 staff, were pelted with fairly coarse shards of shaved ice at the canoeing test event.