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.
Iran will be at World Cup and will play in the US, says FIFA boss
FIFA president Gianni Infantino insisted Iran would play World Cup matches in the United States, as the football governing body's Congress opened on Thursday without the country’s delegation, its absence highlighting tensions and challenges surrounding the tournament.
Abu Dhabi advises fans to arrive early for Al Ain, Al Wahda match
Abu Dhabi Police has encouraged football fans to arrive earlier and maintain a sportsmanlike spirit ahead of the upcoming match between Al Ain and Al Wahda on Friday.
Sangakkara, Mahanama named in interim committee to run Sri Lanka Cricket
Former Sri Lanka internationals Kumar Sangakkara, Roshan Mahanama and Sidath Wettimuny were named in the nine-member transformation committee that will run Sri Lanka Cricket, a day after the previous leadership resigned from their posts.
Focused Fils making a statement ahead of French Open
Coming on the heels of his Barcelona triumph earlier this month, Arthur Fils' run to the Madrid Open semi-finals shows he has fully recovered from a long-term back problem and is ready to make a real statement at the French Open on home soil.
Atletico hit back to hold Arsenal in cagey Champions League semi-final first leg
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal have traded penalties on Wednesday as Julian Alvarez's second-half spot kick cancelled out Viktor Gyokeres's first-half goal to earn the two sides a 1-1 draw in a Champions League semi-final first leg that simmered more than it sizzled.
