From the swimming pool to the ever-improving athletics track, from the climbing wall to the basketball hoop or the football pitch in the various French stadiums, the Paris 2024 Games, which begin at the end of July, could see many records broken.

Centro Caribe Sports has announced the launch of the Central American and Caribbean Fan Zone, one of the programmes of the "HUELLAS to Paris 2024" campaign, which will highlight the extensive journey of athletes from the organisation's member countries on their Olympic journey.

Portugal's Porto have been fined $1.6 million by UEFA and face a one-season ban from European competition for unpaid debts.

The former president of the RFEF has been served with a court order to commence trial for sexual assault and coercion. This case originated from a scandal involving footballer Jenni Hermoso following Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup, wherein Rubiales reportedly gave her a controversial kiss that was allegedly non-consensual.

Istanbul took the first step towards becoming the host of the fourth European Games last Thursday, likely to be held at the end of June 2027. The visibility of this metropolis and the potential for economic development, among other factors, were key in reaching this agreement.

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has remained at the top of Forbes' prestigious annual list of the world's highest-paid athletes, with Spanish golfer Jon Rahm moving into second place and Argentine star Lionel Messi in third.

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh set a new world record in the 400 medley on Thursday, winning with a time of 4:24.38 in Toronto, after also claiming victory in Budapest and Fukuoka to qualify for Paris 2024.

FIFA has spoken out against racism at the 74th Congress of world football's governing body, currently taking place in Bangkok, Thailand. The "Crossed Hands" initiative and tough sanctions, including the forfeiture of matches, are aimed at curbing racism in the beautiful game.

Speaking exclusively to Inside The Games, Hugo Catrileo confirmed what he had said on social media, where he described World Athletics' decision to change the qualification system for Paris as a disgrace. "This decision has affected me psychologically and emotionally," he said.

President Spyros Capralos presented Istanbul as the host of the fourth European Games to be held in 2027. He did so alongside the Mayor of the bicontinental city, Mr Ekrem İmamoğlu, who both highlighted the virtues of the great Turkish metropolis.

Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup after outbidding a joint European bid from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, world football's governing body announced at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand.

The grand finale of the 2024 season of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour will take place in Hong Kong for the first time in history on 23-24 November 2024, featuring the world's best men's 3x3 teams.

In the last few hours, the rubbish collectors of Paris have gone on strike, using the power that comes with being just 70 days away from the third modern Olympic Games to be held on French soil.

The Silverstone F1 circuit, where the Brazilian legend won the most Grand Prix races of his illustrious career, will pay tribute to the driver who died in 1994 with a display of his cars over the weekend of 23-25 August.