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As Turkey's prime minister lashed out at protesters, leaders of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Summer Games sought to diminish the impact of the unrest in a presentation Saturday to a key audience of Olympic officials from around the world.

The anti-government protests in Turkey "will have no bearing" on Istanbul's ability to host the 2020 Olympics, the bid committee said Wednesday.

Olympic bidders say the Turkish people "remain united" in the effort to hold the 2020 Summer Games in Istanbul despite fierce anti-government protests in recent days.

Promoters of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics remain confident the Turkish people are united behind their campaign despite fierce anti-government protests around the country in recent days.

The three cities vying for the 2020 Olympics have taken their campaign to a key international audience, each claiming to be the safest and best choice at a time of global uncertainty.

Fenerbahce manager Aykut Kocaman has resigned after three years in charge, the club have announced.

Didier Drogba has hit back at the racist abuse he suffered from Fenerbahce fans in the Istanbul derby against Galatasaray on Sunday.

A Fenerbahce supporter has died after being stabbed by a group of Galatasaray fans following Sunday's Istanbul derby.

The president of Tokyo's bid for the 2020 Olympics has emphasized the Japanese capital's safety while insisting closure had been reached over comments by the city's governor criticizing rival Istanbul.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday he would be "the first to applaud" if Istanbul is chosen to host the 2020 Olympics.

Turkey has signed Michael Phelps' coach as a consultant on their swimming program for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 2020 Games that Istanbul hope to host.

Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose apologized Tuesday for making critical comments about rival candidate Istanbul in the bidding for the 2020 Olympics.

Organizers of Tokyo's bid for the 2020 Olympics reiterated their commitment to IOC rules Monday after the city's governor was quoted making critical comments about rival candidate Istanbul.

A solitary goal by Egeman Korkmaz guided Fenerbahce to a narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Benfica in Istanbul.Korkmaz's goal 18 minutes from time was scant reward for Fener, who could have taken a more com...

He walks through the city centre of Liverpool like any Liverpool manager should. On his way to a meeting in the city's Georgian Quarter, in the shadow of two cathedrals, he receives a smile from a passerby. As he strolls along the river, the barri...

Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim said he saw a glimmer of Champions League semi-final qualification as his side raised hope in Istanbul with a remarkable comeback against Spanish giants Real Madrid.