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Scotland agrees to host Commonwealth Games in 2026
A scaled-down version of the event, featuring fewer sports and athletes, will return to Glasgow.
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  Glasgow & West Scotland
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Coe among seven candidates to be new IOC president
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  Olympic Games
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  2 days ago
GB's Neita second in 200m at Diamond League finale
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  Athletics
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  4 days ago
Brown beats GB's Neita to claim Diamond League 200m title. Video, 00:01:08
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  Athletics
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  4 days ago
Thousands mourn Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-partner
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  Africa
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  4 days ago
Dobson claims surprise win at Diamond League season finale
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  Athletics
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  5 days ago
Wightman has 'fire inside' for LA 2028 after Paris blow
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  Olympic Games
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  6 days ago

Athletics video

'Biggest shock of the night' - GB's Dobson wins 400m. Video, 00:01:58
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  Athletics
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  5 days ago
Asher-Smith finishes second behind Olympic gold medallist Alfred. Video, 00:00:57
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  Athletics
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  5 days ago
GB's Hall wins first half marathon since daughter's birth. Video, 00:01:14
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  8 September
Nuguse pips Ingebrigtsen in thrilling 1500m finish. Video, 00:01:42
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  Athletics
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  5 September
Watch: Pole vaulter Duplantis beats Warholm in 100m race. Video, 00:00:31
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  Athletics
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  5 September

More top stories

Glasgow 2026 bid has 'reputational and financial' risk
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  Commonwealth Games
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  10 September
Ex-partner who killed Ugandan athlete dies from burns
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  Africa
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  10 September
Scott finishes second and McColgan fifth in Great North Run
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  Athletics
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  8 September
Kerr smashes 43-year record in winning 5th Avenue Mile
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  Athletics
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  8 September
I saw athlete on fire running towards me after attack, neighbour tells BBC
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  Africa
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  8 September

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Features and analysis

East v West - Germany's drug-fuelled Cold War for medals
At the end of the Cold War, East Germany's systematic doping secrets spilled out. The truth on the other side of the Berlin Wall has taken longer to emerge.
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  Olympic Games
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  20 August
How can Africa improve its performance for LA 2028?
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  Olympic Games
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  13 August
Denise Lewis' best moments on the BBC. Video, 00:02:01
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  Olympic Games
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  10 August
'Glad I didn't give up' - Johnson-Thompson's Olympic silver joy
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  Olympic Games
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  9 August
The orphaned refugee planning to make Olympic history
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  Olympic Games
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  6 August
How Lyles' torso decided greatest Olympics 100m final
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  Olympic Games
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  5 August
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'Ten Second Showdown' - five incredible 100m races
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  Olympic Games
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  8 July

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