The head of Japan's Olympic Committee (JOC) is stepping down amid allegations of corruption over Tokyo’s bid to host the 2020 Games.
Tsunekazu Takeda is being investigated into claims that €2 million was paid to secure Tokyo's winning bid.
During a meeting of the national Olympic committee in Tokyo, he announced his decision to step down when his 10th term ends in June.
Takeda has denied any wrongdoing and said he is cooperating with the French prosecutors.
Allianz Arena, Camp Nou to host Champions League finals
The Allianz Arena in Munich and Camp Nou in Barcelona will host Champions League finals in 2028 and 2029, European football's governing body UEFA said on Tuesday.
Australia beat Zimbabwe in first ODI as Renshaw shines
Australia’s Matt Renshaw scored a maiden one-day international century while Nathan Ellis took five wickets to guide their side to a 59-run win over hosts Zimbabwe on Tuesday in the first clash of their three-match series.
Leeds thrash Newcastle to climb to third in Premier League
Leeds United has climbed to third in the Premier League after a dominant 4-1 victory over Newcastle United on Monday.
Shabab Al Ahli beat Tractor in AFC Champions League Elite opener
UAE's Shabab Al Ahli has opened their AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a 1-0 victory over Iran’s Tractor FC at Rashid Stadium in Dubai on Monday.
Saudi Super Cup heads to Kuwait in expansion drive
Kuwait will host the Saudi Super Cup for the first time when the four-team competition is staged from December 19 to 23, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) said on Monday.
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has allocated $8 million to support Chad in addressing the humanitarian impact of the El Nino climate phenomenon.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, with a focus on economic and development cooperation.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in Dubai and expressed optimism the "nation...will regain the global standing it deserves".
