La Liga finds no evidence Cádiz’s Juan Cala insulted Valencia’s Mouctar Diakhaby ‘in the alleged terms’
La Liga has found no evidence that Cádiz’s Juan Cala insulted Valencia’s Mouctar Diakhaby “in the alleged terms” during…
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The ‘Tiger Slam’: 20 years on from when Tiger Woods won it all
As Tiger Woods walked onto the 18th green at the 2001 Masters, throngs of fans were in hot pursuit to catch a glimpse of the golfer and all cameras…
Continue Reading ‘I should ask for an autographed glove’: Rory McIlroy hits father with ball in sloppy first round of Masters
Parents’ attendance at sporting events is normally for supportive measures. And while he might’ve been looking to give moral support for…
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2021 French Open postponed by a week due to Covid-19 pandemic
This year’s French Open tennis tournament has been postponed by a week due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the French Tennis Federation (FFT)…
Continue Reading Kylian Mbappe’s brace hands PSG a thrilling Champions League victory over Bayern Munich
PSG defeated Bayern Munich 3-2 in a thrilling, end-to-end Champions League encounter on Wednesday thanks to two goals from star striker Kylian…
Continue Reading Angelo Gabriel, 16, becomes youngest goalscorer in Copa Libertadores history
Santos forward Angelo Gabriel became the youngest goalscorer in Copa Libertadores history on Tuesday as he scored his side’s final goal in a…
Continue Reading Champions League: Real Madrid overpowers Liverpool, Dortmund angered by disallowed goal against Man City
Real Madrid overpowered Liverpool 3-1 in the first leg of the sides’ Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday, while Borussia Dortmund was left…
Continue Reading Bryson DeChambeau optimistic new driver will help his chances at Masters
Bryson DeChambeau has muscled his way to becoming a major winner, and he’s now hoping it’ll bring him success at golf’s most famous…
Continue Reading Real Madrid overpowers sloppy Liverpool in Champions League
A slick-looking Real Madrid overpowered Liverpool 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday night. Despite missing their…
Continue Reading Dustin Johnson to serve pigs in a blanket, filet mignon at Masters Champions Dinner
Besides the green jacket, the adulation and the acclaim, one of the greatest honors for a Masters winner is putting on a spread for his fellow…
Continue Reading Dustin Johnson to serve pigs in a blankets, filet mignon at Masters Champions Dinner
Besides the green jacket, the adulation and the acclaim, one of the greatest honors for a Masters winner is putting on a spread for his fellow…
Continue Reading Referee Rebecca Welch makes history in English Football League debut
Rebecca Welch made history on Monday as she became the first appointed female referee to take charge of an English Football League (EFL) game. The…
Continue Reading Ousmane Dembele’s late winner moves Barcelona to within touching distance of La Liga summit
We could be set for one of the most thrilling La Liga finales in history, after Ousmane Dembele’s injury-time goal gave Barcelona a narrow 1-0…
Continue Reading The return of patrons at the Masters will play a ‘massive role,’ says Jordan Spieth
With golf’s Masters tournament getting underway this week, the sight of patrons returning to Augusta National is a sure sign that parts of the…
Continue Reading North Korea reportedly won’t participate in Tokyo Olympic Games
North Korea has reportedly decided drop out of the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics due to concerns its athletes could contract coronavirus. North Korea…
Continue Reading Moe Norman: The ‘Rain Man of golf’ who amazed even the greats of the sport
Whether it’s because of his funky clothing, eccentric personality or highly distinctive swing, Moe Norman — dubbed golf’s…
Continue Reading La Liga match between Valencia and Cádiz suspended following incident of alleged racist abuse
Valencia’s La Liga match against Cádiz on Sunday was suspended for 20 minutes after Valencia walked off the pitch in solidarity when one of…
Continue Reading Australia’s first international cricket team found fame in the UK. At home, they were betrayed
Growing up in the small community of Harrow in southern Australia, 86-year-old Lachie Turner spent his childhood hearing legends of the great…
Continue Reading The year of two Copa del Rey finals: Athletic Bilbao loses first, but has second chance against FC Barcelona
These are unusual times for the Copa del Rey (King’s Cup), which is Spanish football’s leading knockout competition. And in years to come…
Continue Reading Tennis stars Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils announce engagement
It’s official! Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils are engaged after the tennis power couple announced the news on social media. World No. 5…
Continue Reading Gonzaga defeats UCLA with buzzer beater and will face Baylor in NCAA men’s basketball title game
The top-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs faced a tough challenge but prevailed in overtime against the UCLA Bruins in the Final Four at the NCAA men’s…
Continue Reading Baylor cruises to NCAA championship game after overpowering Houston 78-59
The Baylor Bears advanced to the national championship game after cruising past the Houston Cougars 78-59 at the NCAA Men’s Final Four in…
Continue Reading Premier League: West Bromwich Albion scores five goals against 10-man Chelsea
The contest for the Premier League’s Champions League qualification places got a whole lot more interesting on Saturday after 10-man Chelsea…
Continue Reading Neymar sees red as Lille stuns Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 title showdown
Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian star Neymar sent off late on Saturday as the Ligue 1 champion’s hopes of claiming a fourth successive…
Continue Reading NBA: Golden State Warriors suffer 53-point blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors
Destroyed. Humiliated. As defeats go this was about as bad it gets. Missing Steph Curry, who was out with a sore tailbone, the Golden State Warriors…
Continue Reading Utah Jazz ‘shaken, but unharmed’ after team plane forced into emergency landing after bird strike
Players and staff of NBA team Utah Jazz were left “shaken, but unharmed” after a bird strike forced the plane they were on to make an…
Continue Reading Two Black women will be head coaches in the same NCAA women’s Final Four for the first time
This year’s March Madness might have exposed gaps in gender equity in college sports, but for two Black women, the 2021 NCAA women’s…
Continue Reading Japan thrashes Mongolia 14-0 in historic World Cup qualifier win
Japan recorded the second-biggest win in its history, thrashing Mongolia 14-0 in a World Cup 2022 qualifier. Werder Bremen striker Yuya Osako scored…
Continue Reading Motor racing: Sandwich wrapper wrecked Alonso’s comeback race
Fernando Alonso’s Renault-owned Alpine team have blamed a discarded sandwich wrapper for wrecking the double world champion’s Formula One…
Continue Reading Golfer Joaquin Niemann helps raise $2.1 million to save his infant cousin’s life
Since announcing himself on the world stage with a PGA Tour victory as a rookie in 2019, Chile’s Joaquin Niemann has established himself as one…
Continue Reading Manchester City’s all-time top scorer Sergio Aguero will leave the club at the end of the season
Sergio Aguero will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, the club has announced. The 32-year-old Argentine,…
Continue Reading Cycling star Sam Bennett throws up during race; blames overeating on not wanting ‘to run out of fuel’
On his website he describes himself as “probably the fastest man in professional cycling” and “hungry for more.” The latter…
Continue Reading Bahrain Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton holds off Max Verstappen to win thrilling F1 season opener
Lewis Hamilton held off pre-race favorite Max Verstappen to win a thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. In a nail-biting finale, Verstappen’s…
Continue Reading Former Manchester United player Lou Macari turns his attention to helping the homeless
Before there was Marcus Rashford, there was another notable Manchester United humanitarian, Lou Macari. The Scot enjoyed a long and successful career…
Continue Reading Tommy Fleetwood and Sergio Garcia hit holes-in-one at the WGC Matchplay
There are a whole lot of holes-in-one going on at the WGC Matchplay. Sergio Garcia hit a hole-in-one to win a sudden death playoff against Lee…
Continue Reading Tommy Fleetwood and Sergio Garcia hit hole-in-ones at the WGC Matchplay
There are a whole lot of hole-in-ones going on at the WGC Matchplay. Sergio Garcia hit a hole-in-one to win a sudden death playoff against Lee…
Continue Reading Sergio Garcia hits hole-in-one to win sudden death playoff
Lee Westwood was shocked but also in awe of Sergio Garcia after the Spaniard hit a hole-in-one to win a sudden death playoff against the Briton to…
Continue Reading Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar says he’s tested positive for Covid-19
Legendary Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar has announced he tested positive for Covid-19. In a tweet Saturday, Tendulkar — widely…
Continue Reading ‘It’s not a safe place’: Thierry Henry quits social media, hoping to inspire others to stand up to online abuse
Former France international Thierry Henry says he hopes his decision to step away from social media will inspire others to stand up against racist…
Continue Reading Boycotting the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar would be a ‘big mistake,’ says Belgium manager Roberto Martínez
As players continue to protest the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Belgium manager Roberto Martínez says boycotting the tournament would be a…
Continue Reading Norway players wear T-shirts protesting Qatar World Cup ahead of qualifier against Gibraltar
Norway’s players wore T-shirts bearing the message “Human rights on and off the pitch” in the lead up to its World Cup qualifier…
Continue Reading Champion snowboarder Julie Pomagalski dies in avalanche
Former world champion snowboarder Julie Pomagalski has died in an avalanche at the age of 40. Pomagalski was killed on Tuesday morning in Uri canton,…
Continue Reading The Olympic flame starts its final leg to Tokyo. Some suggest this day should never have come
It was meant to be a curtain-raiser for thousands of sports fans, a celebration of Japan’s recovery from nuclear disaster 10 years ago that…
Continue Reading Fierce derby between Japan and South Korea sparking more concern than excitement
It’s the biggest football match in 10 years between two fierce rivals, but Japan’s meeting with South Korea appears to be sparking more…
Continue Reading Steve Kerr calls for tougher gun control measures following Boulder shooting
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has called for stronger gun control measures in the United States following this week’s mass…
Continue Reading Olympic silver medalist Ryo Miyake delivers food for Uber Eats to fund Tokyo 2020 dream
Olympic fencer Ryo Miyake took up a new job last year: delivering food for Uber Eats. Miyake, who won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics, put…
Continue Reading ‘A dark cloud has developed inside of me’: Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli steps down due to ‘profound distress’
Cesare Prandelli has stepped down from his position as head coach of Serie A side Fiorentina, saying that a “dark cloud” has developed…
Continue Reading Belize football team bus held up by ‘insurgents on motorcycles’ in Haiti ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifier
Belize’s football federation (FFB) expressed “disappointment and disgust” on Monday after the team bus carrying the squad from the…
Continue Reading UEFA Women’s Champions League: European powerhouse Lyon’s grip on title is facing its biggest challenge
In the last decade, Lyon’s dominance in women’s football has been nigh on complete. Since 2011, the French club has been involved in nine…
Continue Reading McLaren signs long-term deal with karting star Ugo Ugochukwu
McLaren Racing has signed a long-term agreement with 13-year-old Ugo Ugochukwu, a promising karting champion from the United States. Ugochukwu has…
Continue Reading Olympic surfing hopeful Katherine Diaz, 22, killed by lightning while training
A 22-year-old Olympic surfing hopeful from El Salvador has died while training for an upcoming qualifying competition, the country’s surfing…
Continue Reading Sevilla goalkeeper Bono makes himself the unlikely hero with remarkable last-minute equalizer
Sevilla grabbed a dramatic last-second equalizer in Saturday’s La Liga clash against Valladolid — and the goal came from the unlikeliest…
Continue Reading Juventus decides to keep ‘best in the world’ Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Juventus beyond this season, the club’s managing director Fabio Paratici said after a 1-0 defeat to Benevento.…
Continue Reading ‘Otherworldly’ Lionel Messi breaks Barcelona appearance record
Lionel Messi broke the club’s appearance record on Sunday as the Argentine featured in his 768th game for the Catalan giants. Messi celebrated…
Continue Reading International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for Tokyo 2020
International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee…
Continue Reading Lakers superstar LeBron James ‘out indefinitely’ with ankle injury
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be out indefinitely after suffering a high ankle sprain in Saturday’s game, according to the…
Continue Reading Rangers boss Steven Gerrard calls for action after his player accuses Slavia Prague opponent of racist abuse
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he hopes the alleged racism directed at his player Glen Kamara during a match on Thursday does not get…
Continue Reading Champions League quarterfinal draw: Bayern Munich to face PSG in repeat of 2020 final
It’s crunch time in the Champions League. We’re now down to the final eight teams and every club in the quarterfinals will have realistic…
Continue Reading Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League exit branded a ‘disgrace’ by captain Hugo Lloris
Manager Jose Mourinho questioned Tottenham Hotspur’s “attitude” after defeat by Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League, while captain…
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Whether it’s a comment about his hair or questioning his expertise, professional ice climber Manoah Ainuu is aware that people notice the…
Continue Reading ‘Unplayable’ Bayern Munich cruises into record-breaking 19th Champions League quarterfinal
Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi called Bayern Munich “unplayable” after his side was comfortably beaten by the German powerhouse in the…
Continue Reading Fernando Alonso: ‘Hopefully I’m back as a better driver’
Fernando Alonso just can’t get enough of the thrill of traveling at speed. That goes for both two wheels as well as four. After stepping away…
Continue Reading Sabine Schmitz, ‘Queen of the Nürburgring,’ dead at 51
Tributes have flooded in for German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, who has died at the age of 51. Widely known as the “Queen of the…
Continue Reading Manchester City remains on course to win an unprecedented quadruple, whether Pep Guardiola admits it or not
The Manchester City winning machine just keeps rolling on. Pep Guardiola’s team brushed aside Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 in the Champions…
Continue Reading Team New Zealand retains the America’s Cup in front of thousands of spectators
Team New Zealand (TNZ) retained the America’s Cup on Wednesday, defeating Italian outfit Luna Rossa 7-3 in the best-of-13 series. It’s…
Continue Reading Russian hockey player Timur Faizutdinov, 19, dies after being hit by puck
A 19-year-old Russian hockey player has died after being hit in the head by a puck, his club announced in a statement on Tuesday. Timur Faizutdinov,…
Continue Reading ‘Best player in the world:’ Barca boss Ronald Koeman praises Lionel Messi after record-equaling appearance
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman called Lionel Messi “the most important player” in the club’s history after the Argentine made his…
Continue Reading Rui Patricio ‘okay’ and ‘totally conscious’ after suffering head injury
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo said goalkeeper Rui Patricio is “totally conscious” and “going to…
Continue Reading PSG’s Angel Di Maria and Marquinhos victims of burglary during match
Paris Saint-Germain star Angel Di Maria was withdrawn during his side’s loss to Nantes on Sunday after he received news that his home had been…
Continue Reading ‘What a beautiful journey’: Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo for surpassing Brazilian’s ‘record of goals in official matches’
Pele has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese forward surpassed the Brazilian soccer great’s tally of goals scored in official…
Continue Reading Justin Thomas pays tribute to his grandfather after Players Championship victory
Justin Thomas overcame a challenging first two days to win the Players Championship on Sunday, finishing on 14-under after shooting a final-round 68.…
Continue Reading Erik Lamela scores stunning rabona goal but is sent off as Arsenal overcomes Tottenham in North London Derby
Tottenham’s Erik Lamela produced an outrageous piece of skill to score a rabona goal but was later sent off in the North London Derby, as…
Continue Reading Former boxing champion ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler dies at 66
Former undisputed middleweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler died on Saturday at the age of 66, according to his wife Kay G. Hagler.…
Continue Reading Former British Cycling doctor found guilty of ordering banned testosterone
Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman has been found guilty of ordering testosterone “knowing or believing it was to be…
Continue Reading ‘Could get expensive’ — Two golfers score hole-in-ones in same round at Players Championship
It’s customary for pro golfers to buy a drink for all their fellow players after hitting a hole-in-one. Well, the field at the Players…
Continue Reading Andy Murray pulls out of Dubai Open after arrival of fourth child
Andy Murray has pulled out of next week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after the birth of his fourth child. Matt Gentry, publicist for…
Continue Reading ‘They are like a family’: How esports has helped its fans get through lockdown
The return of sport amid the pandemic has been one of the few saving graces for many people over the last year. It’s provided a welcome…
Continue Reading NBA fines Miami Heat star Meyers Leonard $50,000 for anti-Semitic slur and suspends center
The NBA fined Miami Heat’s Meyers Leonard $50,000 on Thursday after the center used an anti-Semitic slur while livestreaming a video game. The…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi scores ‘special’ goal but misses penalty as Barcelona crashes out of the Champions League
It wasn’t enough to ensure Barcelona progressed to the Champions League quarterfinals but Lionel Messi’s strike against Paris…
Continue Reading MLB’s Texas Rangers could be the first team with a full house since the pandemic stopped sports
The Texas Rangers could become the first major US sports team to play before a full house since the coronavirus pandemic began shutting stadiums and…
Continue Reading Rory McIlroy says Tiger Woods is ‘doing better’ and hopeful to be home in the ‘next week or so’
Golfer Rory McIlroy says his friend and fellow professional Tiger Woods is “feeling better” and is hopeful to be transferred to his home…
Continue Reading Roger Federer defeats Dan Evans as he returns from 13-month injury absence
Roger Federer marked his return to tennis with a closely-fought 7-6 3-6 7-5 victory over Dan Evans at the Qatar Open. Playing in his first game for…
Continue Reading Erling Haaland breaks multiple records as his goal-scoring streak continues in the Champions League
They say scoring goals is the hardest part of soccer but Erling Braut Haaland continues to make the process look easy. With yet another brace in…
Continue Reading Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky on training in a backyard pool and her aspirations for Tokyo 2020
A backyard pool in California might be the last place you’d expect to find one of the world’s greatest swimmers in training, but that was…
Continue Reading ‘Congrats & McDonald’s on you’: Superstar quarterback Dak Prescott agrees to mega deal with Dallas Cowboys
The biggest question looming over the NFL’s biggest team has finally been answered. After almost two years of on-off negotiations, Dak Prescott…
Continue Reading ‘The Fight of the Century’: A divided US nation 50 years on
By the time the first bell rang and Joe Frazier came bobbing towards him, Muhammad Ali was already four years into a fight that helped define him as…
Continue Reading Despite ‘inappropriate behavior,’ UEFA clears officials of alleged racist abuse during Champions League game
UEFA announced on Monday that Romanian fourth official Sebastian Colţescu and assistant referee Octavian Sovre have been cleared of racism and other…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer’s all-time record of weeks spent as world No.1
Novak Djokovic has broken Roger Federer‘s all-time record for most weeks spent as the men’s world No.1. The Serbian has now topped the…
Continue Reading Manchester United brings Manchester City’s 21-match winning streak to an end
Manchester United ended Manchester City‘s 21-game winning streak with a brilliantly executed 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. A…
Continue Reading Philadelphia stars sidelined from NBA All-Star Game due to Covid-19 protocols
Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons were pulled from the NBA All-Star Game Sunday due to the league’s Covid-19 protocols.…
Continue Reading There’s a dearth of Black players on the LPGA Tour. This woman wants that to change
Made redundant from her job at Lockheed Martin at the age of 55, Clemmie Perry started thinking she needed to find a hobby. She turned to golf, but…
Continue Reading The legendary Iditarod sled dog race is going ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic
The Iditarod, Alaska’s legendary long-distance sled dog race, is set to begin Sunday despite the threat of coronavirus. The route, usually…
Continue Reading How otters and beavers returned to one of the world’s greatest golf courses
Ten years ago following Darren Clarke’s win at a wild and wet 2011 Open tournament, one of the world’s top golf courses embarked on a…
Continue Reading NBA’s best players gather for All-Star Game like no other
It is typically a time where the great and good of the NBA showcase their unique skills to an assembled crowd of fans and A-list celebrities. But in…
Continue Reading NFL picks its first Black female game official
Maia Chaka will make history when the new National Football League season starts this year. The NFL said Friday it has added Chaka to its roster of…
Continue Reading Liverpool slumps to fifth straight home defeat as Jurgen Klopp defends ‘rare’ Mohamed Salah substitution
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has vowed to be “as honest as possible” with his players after a 1-0 loss against Chelsea — his…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo reaches scoring landmark during his 600th league game
Cristiano Ronaldo reached another scoring landmark on the occasion of his 600th league game. When he netted Juventus’ third goal in a 3-0…
Continue Reading Creighton’s men’s basketball head coach suspended after ‘plantation’ comment
Creighton University has suspended its men’s basketball head coach Greg McDermott, who apologized earlier this week for making what he said was…
Continue Reading CNN Exclusive: Aged 118, the world’s oldest living person will carry the Olympic flame in Japan
At 118 years old, the world’s oldest living person is preparing to carry the Olympic torch this May in Japan. Kane Tanaka, who has twice…
Continue Reading Age 118, the world’s oldest living person will carry the Olympic flame in Japan
At 118 years old, the world’s oldest living person is preparing to carry the Olympic torch this May in Japan. Kane Tanaka, who has twice…
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