# Sports: Unbiased Coverage of Teams and Athletes | Straight Arrow Get the news that matters most, without manipulation, bias or agenda. From politics and government oversight to cost of living and privacy, we fear no fact. Page: Feed: --- ## [FIFA says Iran will play in the World Cup, but can they?](https://san.com/cc/fifa-says-iran-will-play-in-the-world-cup-but-can-they/) _2026-05-01 · Ally Heath_ FIFA insists Iran will compete in the 2026 World Cup, but visa restrictions in the U.S. and Canada cast doubt on who can actually attend. ## [A ‘Rory repeat’: McIlroy wins second straight Masters title](https://san.com/cc/a-rory-repeat-mcilroy-wins-second-straight-masters-title/) _2026-04-13 · Julia Marshall_ Rory McIlroy is once again a Masters champion, following a nail-biting final day performance at Augusta National Country Club on Sunday. ## [Executive order targets college sports as experts warn of ‘inevitable’ changes](https://san.com/cc/executive-order-targets-college-sports-as-experts-warn-of-inevitable-changes/) _2026-04-12 · Diane Duenez_ An executive order signed by President Donald Trump calls for clearer national standards on athlete compensation, eligibility and transfers. ## [IOC bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports](https://san.com/cc/ioc-bans-transgender-athletes-from-competing-in-womens-sports/) _2026-03-26 · Devin Pavlou_ The International Olympic Committee announced Thursday that it is barring transgender women athletes from competing in the Olympics. ## [As March Madness tips off, workplace productivity goes to the bench](https://san.com/cc/as-march-madness-tips-off-workplace-productivity-goes-to-the-bench/) _2026-03-21 · Diane Duenez_ For many American workplaces, the annual college basketball tournament, March Madness also brings a measurable hit to productivity. ## [The US and Israel broke the Olympic Truce. Their Paralympians will still compete](https://san.com/cc/the-us-and-israel-broke-the-olympic-truce-their-paralympians-will-still-compete/) _2026-03-05 · Ally Heath_ The International Paralympic Committee is allowing athletes from the U.S., Israel and Iran to compete despite ongoing conflict, violating the Olympic Truce. ## [USA women’s hockey team declines invite to White House, citing scheduling conflicts](https://san.com/cc/usa-womens-hockey-team-declines-invite-to-white-house-citing-scheduling-conflicts/) _2026-02-24 · Julia Marshall_ The USA Olympic women's hockey team declined President Trump's invitation to the State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts. ## [Ukrainian Olympian barred from competition over war tribute helmet](https://san.com/cc/ukrainian-olympian-barred-from-competition-over-war-tribute-helmet/) _2026-02-12 · Julia Marshall_ A Ukrainian Olympic athlete was disqualified from competing after Olympic officials ruled his helmet violated political speech rules. ## [The most expensive Olympic medals ever produced are already falling apart](https://san.com/cc/the-most-expensive-olympic-medals-ever-produced-are-already-falling-apart/) _2026-02-10 · Ally Heath_ At least four Olympians said their medals broke within hours of winning them. What's going on with the most valuable medals ever? ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4QNo597ngIx0) _2026-02-10 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Olympian Hunter Hess responds to backlash from Trump](https://san.com/cc/olympian-hunter-hess-responds-to-backlash-from-trump/) _2026-02-10 · Shea Taylor_ Olympian Hunter Hess responds to Trump after the president labeled him "a real loser" for voicing mixed feelings about representing the U.S.