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…
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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…
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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…
Continue Reading Katie Ledecky wins by 21 seconds in her first race for a year
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky secured an emphatic victory in her first race since March 2020 on Wednesday, winning the 1500-meter…
Continue Reading Chaos, scandal and anger: Barcelona faces seminal presidential elections
Few people will envy the man elected to be the new president of FC Barcelona. The upcoming election — to be held on Sunday, just days after…
Continue Reading ‘Boiling up’: Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says Covid-19 has sparked anti-Asian violence in the US
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says he’s seen a rise in racism across the US since the coronavirus pandemic started and says the country must…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another record during his 600th league game
Cristiano Ronaldo wrote his name into football’s record books once again on the occasion of his 600th league game. When he netted…
Continue Reading Mikaela Shiffrin doesn’t want to have to choose between ‘morality versus being able to do your job’ at the 2022 Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Beijing are under growing calls for a boycott because of China’s policy on the Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in…
Continue Reading Horse racing faces new welfare scrutiny after more footage appears of a jockey posing on a dead horse
The horse racing industry is facing renewed scrutiny over animal welfare after footage emerged showing an amateur jockey jumping onto the back of a…
Continue Reading How Sandi Morris and Tyrone Smith navigated the ‘purgatory’ of a postponed Olympics
When your career highs come around only once every four years, the prospect of putting your aspirations on hold can be difficult to stomach.…
Continue Reading Top racing trainer Gordon Elliott apologizes over photo of himself sitting on a dead horse
Top racing trainer Gordon Elliott has apologized after a photo surfaced of him sitting on top of a dead horse. Elliott, who trains horses at…
Continue Reading Reigning Chinese Super League champion Jiangsu FC ‘ceases operations’
The owners of Jiangsu FC, the defending Chinese Super League (CSL) champion, announced on Sunday that the club would “cease operations”…
Continue Reading England rugby player Ellis Genge says he received death threats following Six Nations defeat by Wales
England rugby player Ellis Genge says he received death threats after not clapping his Welsh opponents following his side’s defeat in the Six…
Continue Reading Golfers wore red and black in honor of Tiger Woods during Sunday’s play
Golfers wore red shirts and black pants during the WGC-Workday Championship on Sunday in honor of golf legend Tiger Woods, who is hospitalized after…
Continue Reading ‘They get a free shot’: England rugby coach Eddie Jones on the pitfalls of social media
Throughout his coaching career, Eddie Jones has heeded advice he was given by former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. “He just said:…
Continue Reading WNBA team Atlanta Dream sold to new owners — including a former player
The Atlanta Dream, the WNBA team previously co-owned by former US Sen. Kelly Loeffler, has been sold to executives from a national real estate firm…
Continue Reading British Gymnastics faces legal action over alleged ‘systemic physical and psychological abuse’
Seventeen former British gymnasts, including three Olympians, have notified British Gymnastics of their intention to take legal action, alleging…
Continue Reading Caster Semenya appeals to European Court of Human Rights over ‘discriminatory’ testosterone limit
Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic champion runner, has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights to end “discriminatory”…
Continue Reading Thierry Henry steps down as coach of CF Montreal due to family reasons
Former Arsenal star Thierry Henry is stepping down as head coach of Major League Soccer (MLS) side CF Montreal due to family reasons. Henry made the…
Continue Reading Father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker drowns in southern Brazil
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is mourning the loss of his father, who drowned in Lavras do Sul, Brazil near the border with Uruguay. “We…
Continue Reading Real Madrid breaks Atalanta hearts with late goal after controversial red card
In a match that was largely low on quality, it was a standout moment of brilliance that eventually gave Real Madrid a narrow 1-0 win over 10-man…
Continue Reading Brisbane is the ‘preferred host’ for 2032 Olympics, IOC announces
The Australian city of Brisbane is the “preferred host” for the 2032 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced…
Continue Reading NHL star taking leave of absence after Russian media report left him ‘shaken and concerned’
New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin is taking a leave of absence from the NHL team, the Rangers announced Monday. The Russian star is…
Continue Reading College gymnast Margzetta Frazier had a surprise call from Janet Jackson — and it got emotional
College gymnast Margzetta Frazier received the call of a lifetime after going viral with a spectacular floor routine set to some of pop star Janet…
Continue Reading Australian Open fans criticized for booing Covid-19 vaccine announcement
Australia’s government has condemned the “disgusting” behavior of spectators at the Australian Open tennis tournament Sunday, after…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev in Australian Open final to claim 18th grand slam title
Novak Djokovic put on a masterclass in power and precision to overwhelm Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final and clinch his 18th grand slam…
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She’s 21 and just became the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Briton Jasmine Harrison, 21, has become the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean after completing a 3,000-mile (4,800-kilometer)…
Continue Reading Swansea City footballer Yan Dhanda ‘angry and hurt’ by racist abuse as he labels social media companies ‘selfish’
Yan Dhanda has been a leading light in helping Swansea City return to the Premier League, but he is also driven by the fact he’s one of only a…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka overcomes Jennifer Brady to win second Australian Open title
Naomi Osaka powered her way to a second Australian Open title with a comprehensive straight sets victory over grand slam final debutante Jennifer…
Continue Reading NCAA will allow up to 25% capacity at all rounds of the men’s basketball tournament
The NCAA announced Friday it will allow a limited number of fans to attend all rounds of the 2021 Division I Men’s Basketball Championship…
Continue Reading Bruno Fernandes nets brilliant brace to inspire Manchester United to victory against Real Sociedad
A superb Bruno Fernandes once again inspired Manchester United to victory Thursday as the Premier League side took full control of its Europa League…
Continue Reading LGBTQ campaign backed by German footballers hailed as a ‘step in the right direction’
More than 800 professional footballers in Germany have backed a campaign offering support to LGBTQ players. The campaign has been launched by the…
Continue Reading South American football giant Colo-Colo narrowly avoids relegation after nerve-shredding playoff
You could have been forgiven for thinking that the jubilant scenes on the pitch were part of a trophy celebration. There were hugs and tears —…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka denies Serena Williams a shot at record-tying 24th major title at Australian Open
Serena Williams has been denied her opportunity to match Australian Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles titles after she was beaten by…
Continue Reading South Korean volleyball twins Lee Jae-yeong and Lee Da-yeong dropped amid bullying scandal
South Korean volleyball twins Lee Jae-yeong and Lee Da-yeong have been dropped from their national and club sides amid claims of teenage bullying.…
Continue Reading ‘The Ghost of the B’: Specter of relegation haunts South American football giant Colo-Colo
The unthinkable could be about to happen. Chilean football club Colo-Colo, the biggest and most successful club in the country, faces relegation from…
Continue Reading Kylian Mbappe labeled a ‘star for the future’ as his stunning hat trick sinks Barcelona in the Champions League
Kylian Mbappe has been hailed as the next Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi after scoring a wonderful hat trick in Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-1…
Continue Reading Erling Haaland: The making of football’s ‘humble’ superstar
Alfe Ingve Berntsen remembers the first time he laid eyes on this scrawny kid with an appetite for goals. It was 2005 and Berntsen was coaching the…
Continue Reading Kylian Mbappe scores a devastating hat trick as PSG thrashes Barcelona in the Champions League
Kylian Mbappe scored a wonderful hat trick against Barcelona on Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain secured a devastating 4-1 away win in the first leg of…
Continue Reading Kylian Mbappe scores a devastating hat trick as PSG stuns Barcelona in the Champions League
Kylian Mbappe scored a wonderful hat trick against Barcelona on Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain secured a devastating 4-1 away win in the first leg of…
Continue Reading Destination Budapest: Champions League fixtures forced into unprecedented changes by pandemic
Some of European football’s top fixtures will have an unfamiliar look in the coming weeks as several teams will be forced to play matches in…
Continue Reading Maxence Muzaton recalls miracle save from crash at skiing world championships
It might be one of the luckiest escapes in skiing, but it’s not the moment Maxence Muzaton wants to be remembered for. The French skier was…
Continue Reading Olympic swimming medalist charged with running alleged Australia drugs syndicate
Former Australian swimming star Scott Miller was arrested on drugs charges in a dawn raid at his home Tuesday, with Sydney police alleging the…
Continue Reading Manchester United’s Anthony Martial racially abused on social media after draw
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has received racial abuse over social media following his side’s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion…
Continue Reading Watch out, Wimbledon! Serena Williams shares video of daughter Olympia training with coach Patrick Mouratoglou
At just three years old, Serena Williams‘ daughter is discovering that practice makes perfect on the tennis court. The 23-time grand slam…
Continue Reading ‘As good as it gets’ — US golfer Daniel Berger sinks eagle putt on the final hole to win at Pebble Beach
American golfer Daniel Berger came up clutch with an impressive eagle putt on the final hole to win the AT&T Pebble Beach on Sunday. The…
Continue Reading Rafael Nadal eases into Australian Open quarterfinals, remains on course for record-breaking grand slam
Rafael Nadal remains on course to earn his record-breaking 21st grand slam at the Australian Open with a comfortable victory over Fabio Fognini on…
Continue Reading An earthquake at the Olympic torch relay start point is just the beleaguered Tokyo 2020 Games’ latest crisis
Less than six weeks before the Olympic torch relay was due to begin in Fukushima, showcasing the region’s recovery from a catastrophic nuclear…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic becomes just second man in history to reach 300 grand slams wins
Novak Djokovic became just the second man in history to reach 300 grand slams wins with victory over Milos Raonic in the fourth round of the…
Continue Reading Another defensive meltdown condemns Liverpool to third straight Premier League defeat
Liverpool’s defense of its Premier League title is rapidly evaporating after yet another calamitous defensive performance condemned Jurgen…
Continue Reading Another defensive meltdown sees Liverpool slip to third straight Premier League defeat
Liverpool’s defense of its Premier League title is rapidly evaporating after yet another calamitous defensive performance condemned Jurgen…
Continue Reading Bubba Wallace: How 2020 helped NASCAR driver find his voice to speak out over injustice
Ahead of Sunday’s Daytona 500 — the biggest event on NASCAR’s schedule — it’s hard for Darrell “Bubba”…
Continue Reading J.J. Watt says farewell to the Houston Texans and the city: ‘I love you’
J.J. Watt, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is leaving the Houston Texans after 10 seasons. In a video shared on social media Friday,…
Continue Reading Fernando Alonso, two-time F1 champion, has undergone a successful operation after cycling crash
Two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso has undergone a “successful corrective operation” on a fracture of his upper jaw…
Continue Reading Australian Open to go without fans as ‘new kind of enemy’ forces Victoria to lock down
The Australian state of Victoria will lock down for five days in a bid to curb the spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant, meaning the…
Continue Reading Tokyo 2020 Olympics president announces resignation following sexist remarks
Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori said he will resign due to the fallout after sexist remarks he made at a meeting were leaked to the public.…
Continue Reading Bayern Munich wins sixth title in a year with Club World Cup victory over Tigres
Bayern Munich claimed a sixth trophy in 12 months with a 1-0 victory over the Tigres in the Club World Cup final. Benjamin Pavard’s second-half…
Continue Reading Lindsey Vonn discuss challenges facing Olympians, her ‘struggles’ after retirement and athlete activism
If there’s one person who knows a thing or two about setbacks, it’s Lindsey Vonn. After countless injuries led to missing out on…
Continue Reading Defending champion Sofia Kenin moved to tears after Australian Open defeat
Sofia Kenin‘s bid to defend her Australian Open title ended in disappointment on Thursday after she was knocked out of the tournament by world…
Continue Reading Six years after his grandmother passed away, Nick Kyrgios grapples with demons
It was soon after his grandmother passed away that Nick Kyrgios felt his passion for tennis begin to wane. Julianah Foster was not only his biggest…
Continue Reading Maradona’s psychologist and two nurses under investigation over his death
A psychologist and two nurses have been added to the investigation to determine if there was any malpractice in the death of soccer star Diego…
Continue Reading Serena Williams powers through in Australian Open as Venus bows out
There’s just no stopping Serena Williams at this year’s Australian Open so far. The American produced yet another omnipotent performance…
Continue Reading Premier League referee and family receive online death threats
A leading English referee and his family have been subjected to online death threats following two erroneous decisions in successive games he took…
Continue Reading Steeplechaser Colleen Quigley discusses mental health, modeling and ‘hunger’ for Olympic success
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to fuel uncertainty and anxiety, how it impacts our mental well-being is hard to ignore — something…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes agree one-year deal with joint commitment for ‘greater diversity and inclusion’
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will continue to race for Mercedes in the 2021 season after agreeing a new, one-year deal, the…
Continue Reading Age is just a number to Serena and Venus as Williams sisters make dream start to Australian Open
The Williams sisters rolled back the years on Monday as both stormed to straight-set victories in the Australian Open first round. Serena, 39,…
Continue Reading Barcelona denies responsibility for leak after report reveals Lionel Messi’s record $672 million contract
Barcelona says it “categorically denies” responsibility for the publication of Lionel Messi’s $672 million contract, which was…
Continue Reading Still going strong at 39, Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores 500th goal of club career in AC Milan victory
Zlatan Ibrahimovic continues to defy the aging process as the 39-year-old striker scored the 500th and 501st goals of his club career in AC…
Continue Reading From zero to hero: Ilkay Gundogan misses penalty, scores twice in dominant Manchester City victory at Liverpool
Talk about a roller-coaster performance — Ilkay Gundogan provided the dictionary definition on Sunday for Manchester City against Liverpool.…
Continue Reading NBA superstars Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic score 50 points or more — but both lose
Hearing your coach tell the media that you’ve “never played better” following a monstrous 57-point fireworks show suggests your…
Continue Reading Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana calls 12-month doping suspension ‘excessive and disproportionate’
Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has vowed to prove his innocence and clear his name after UEFA on Friday handed him a 12-month ban following a doping…
Continue Reading All Australian Open players in quarantine test negative as tournament draw is announced
It looks as if it’s all systems go for the Australian Open next week after all players forced into a recent quarantine returned negative…
Continue Reading ‘It’s extraordinary. It’s an adrenaline rush roller coaster’: Inside the Super Bowl halftime show
The sports world is rightly raving about Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for reaching his 10th Super Bowl this Sunday against Patrick Mahomes…
Continue Reading Porto defender Nanu suffers spinal cord injury after sickening collision with opposition goalkeeper
Porto defender Nanu was left with a concussion and a spinal cord injury, according to the club, after a sickening collision with an opposition…
Continue Reading A barber’s positive Covid-19 test causes scare for the Kansas City Chiefs, reports say
Could you imagine if several of the Kansas City Chiefs — including quarterback Patrick Mahomes — had not been able to practice or play in…
Continue Reading Winter Olympics: A year before the Beijing Games, more than 180 campaign groups are calling for a diplomatic boycott
A letter signed by more than 180 campaign groups calling for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing warns the Games could…
Continue Reading Top Tokyo Olympics organizing official apologizes for sexist remarks that women talk too much in meetings
Yoshiro Mori, the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, apologized Thursday after comments he made suggesting women talk too much…
Continue Reading More than 500 Australian Open players and staff go into quarantine after a hotel worker tests positive for Covid-19
A single case of Covid-19 at a quarantine hotel in Melbourne has forced organizers of the Australian Open to quarantine 507 players, officials and…
Continue Reading French sailor Clarisse Cremer makes history in round-the-world Vendée Globe race
French sailor Clarisse Cremer made history at this year’s Vendée Globe by becoming the fastest solo woman to ever complete the round-the-world…
Continue Reading More than 500 Australian Open players and staff go into isolation after a hotel worker tests positive for Covid-19
A single case of Covid-19 at a quarantine hotel in Melbourne has forced organizers of the Australian Open to isolate 507 players, officials and…
Continue Reading Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will not need a vaccine to participate, organizers say
Athletes and officials will not be required to receive a Covid-19 vaccine in order to take part in this year’s Tokyo Games, organizers…
Continue Reading Stuart Baxter sacked by Indian football club Odisha over comments about rape
Stuart Baxter has been sacked from his position as manager by Indian Super League club Odisha after making comments about rape during a post-match…
Continue Reading After over a year out due to injury, Roger Federer will make tennis comeback in March in Doha
Roger Federer will make his long-awaited return to tennis following double knee surgery at an ATP tournament in Doha, Qatar in March, his agent has…
Continue Reading ‘The most special thing I’ve done’: Two world-class climbers scale the tallest chimney in Europe
Soaring 360 meters into the sky, the Trbovlje Power Station in Slovenia is home to Europe’s tallest chimney. Just the mere sight of it is…
Continue Reading Palmeiras fans gather to celebrate dramatic Copa Libertadores win despite the pandemic
Palmeiras fans ignored social distancing rules and gathered in large groups to celebrate the Brazilian team’s dramatic victory in the Copa…
Continue Reading Manchester United star Marcus Rashford racially abused online
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has become the latest football player to receive racist abuse online and described the incident as…
Continue Reading Chelsea left ‘disgusted’ by online racism directed at Reece James and calls for more action
Chelsea has called on social media platforms to do more to tackle racism online after defender Reece James was subject to abuse on Friday. The…
Continue Reading Harry Kane injured; Jose Mourinho frustrated as Liverpool finally win
Liverpool showed glimpses of last season’s title-winning pedigree to return to winning ways on Thursday, beating Jose Mourinho’s…
Continue Reading Maskless crowds pack Australian Open tennis exhibition in Covid-free Adelaide
Thousands of cheering fans packed the stands on Friday to watch some of tennis’ biggest stars warm up for the Australian Open — with…
Continue Reading Tokyo Olympics: Can vaccines save the Games?
In between a surging pandemic and a global scramble for vaccines, the fate of this year’s Olympic Games has become shrouded in uncertainty.…
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