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…
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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 Claressa Shields takes jab at boxing over coverage, treatment of female fighters
If you haven’t seen enough of boxer Claressa Shields — or if you may not even know the name — that’s her point. She’s…
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.…
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NBA clears decision on national anthem
The NBA has released a statement this week that clarifies it’s policy regarding the playing of the national…
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 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…
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Marty Schottenheimer, NFL coach with 200 wins, dies at 77
Schottenheimer was the eighth-winningest coach in NFL…
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Marty Schottenheimer, legendary NFL head coach, dies at 77
Marty Schottenheimer, a former NFL coach who led four teams to 200 regular season victories over more than two decades, has died. He was…
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 After weeks of drama and setbacks, the Australian Open kicks off
Thousands of tennis fans descended on Melbourne Park to watch stars including Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams kick off the Australian Open on Monday,…
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 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…
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