Djokovic deported and out of Australian Open after losing court battle
By Geoff Berkeley
World number one Novak Djokovic has been sensationally ruled out of the Australian Open and deported from the country after a court upheld the cancellation of his visa.
Czech President denounces Beijing 2022 diplomatic boycott
Czech President Miloš Zeman has criticised the politicisation of the Olympic Games as an increasing number of countries join a United States-led diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022.
Beijing to require COVID-19 tests within 72 hours of arrival after first Omicron case detected
By Michael Pavitt
Beijing will require all travellers to undergo a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of entering the Chinese capital until at least the end of March.
German prosecutors drop investigation into Tokyo 2020 horse abuse in exchange for charity donation
By Patrick Burke
Prosecutors in Potsdam have dropped an investigation into German modern pentathlete Annika Schleu and coach Kim Raisner over the horse-abuse scandal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in return for a charitable donation.
Kraków City Council rejects motion to withdraw as 2023 European Games host
Councillors in Kraków have dismissed a motion for the city to withdraw from staging next year's European Games.
Olympic flagbearer Taufatofua raising funds for Tonga tsunami relief
Three-time Olympic flagbearer Pita Taufatofua has launched a fundraiser for tsunami relief in Tonga, where his father is among scores of people who have not been heard from.
Indonesia to host ASEAN Para Games subject to lifting of WADA sanctions
Indonesia has provisionally been chosen to replace Vietnam as host of this year's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Para Games in July, subject to a solution to the issue of sanctions imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) being found by February 15.
Queen's Baton Relay passes through India with plans altered by pandemic
By Philip Barker
The coronavirus pandemic has forced organisers to make significant changes to the Queen's Baton Relay during its time in India.
Swedish cross-country skiing team relocates pre-Olympic camp over COVID-19 risk
The Swedish cross-country skiing team have been forced to relocate a pre-Winter Olympic Games high-altitude training camp due to COVID-19 concerns.
Anand named India's Chef de Mission for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
By Michael Houston
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has appointed its senior vice-president Rakesh Anand as Chef de Mission for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Curlers first Australians officially selected for Beijing 2022 Olympics
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has formally selected its first athletes for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, mixed doubles curlers Dean Hewitt and Tahli Gill.
Ground-breaking ceremony for new Solomon Islands football facility held
By Owen Lloyd
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held at Honiara's King George VI school to mark the beginning of the construction of the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Football Academy.
CAF upholds Mali red card given in controversial match with Tunisia, fines Gabon for hotel change
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has upheld the two-match ban given to Mali forward El Bilal Touré, who was sent off by controversial referee Janny Sikazwe in his side's win over Tunisia.
Former NHL player Boucher pleads guilty to sexual assault involving minor
Former National Hockey League (NHL) player Reid Boucher has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in 2011.
Indian boxing camp blighted by COVID-19 cases
At least 20 Indian boxers and six members of support staff have tested positive for COVID-19 at a men's training camp at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) in Patiala, disrupting early preparations for a busy year featuring the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.