Ghana is investigating a group of 11 individuals who allegedly posed as para-athletes and support staff to secure visas for a trip to Norway. The group reportedly disappeared during their visit. They claimed to be participating in the Bergen City Marathon on April 26 but never registered for the event. Ghana’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC […]
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The “Messi Generation” of Argentina’s national soccer team is basking in the glow of a stunning sunset, illuminated by three major trophies in three years. The latest triumph came on Sunday with a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time win over Colombia in the 2024 Copa América. This remarkable run was born out of repeated disappointments, including multiple […]
The Euro 2024 tournament reached its thrilling conclusion on Sunday as Spain clinched their fourth championship title, defeating England 2-1. Nico Williams (47th minute) and Mikel Oyarzabal (86th minute) scored for Spain, while Cole Palmer briefly equalized for England with just over 15 minutes left. Spain’s victory at the European Championship marks their fourth title, […]
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The race for the Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual accolade, is entering a crucial period. Major summer international tournaments – Euro 2024 and Copa America – are set to play a significant role in determining the winner. Historically, players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modric have won the award after shining on […]
CeCe Telfer, a transgender athlete who won the NCAA women’s national championship after competing as a man, has announced her plans to return to indoor track competition. Her goal? To break all records. Telfer made history in 2019 as the first openly trans woman to win an NCAA title, securing first place in the 400m […]
Willie Mays, widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93. This week, the baseball community was already preparing to celebrate Mays’ career and the Negro Leagues at the MLB game in Birmingham, Ala., between the Giants and Cardinals. Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed […]
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BOSTON — The atmosphere in TD Garden on Monday night was a mix of warmth for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and heated disdain for Kyrie Irving. However, none of it deterred the duo from leading their team to victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics triumphed over the Dallas Mavericks […]
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The opening day of Euro 2024 witnessed Switzerland, Spain, and reigning champions Italy securing victories. Switzerland triumphed 3-1 over Hungary, while Spain had a comfortable 3-0 win against Croatia. Italy, despite dominating the statistics, managed a 2-1 win against Albania. Italy 2, Albania 1 Despite the close scoreline, Italy was largely dominant. They should have […]
Germany’s players took Julian Nagelsmann’s pre-tournament advice to heart, starting Euro 2024 with a powerful first-half display that resulted in a 5-1 win over Scotland at the Munich Football Arena. The hosts scored three goals, forced a red card for Ryan Porteous, and demonstrated Nagelsmann’s successful rebalancing of the talented German team. The match was […]
The 17th edition of the European Championship, Euro 2024, is set to commence in Germany today June 14, marking a return to its regular four-year cycle following the COVID-19 pandemic-induced delay of Euro 2020. Reigning champions Italy will defend their title against 23 other teams. Germany automatically qualified as the host nation, with 20 other […]
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The Dallas Mavericks are urging their star player, Luka Dončić, to stop complaining about every unfavorable call and treat referees with respect during games. Brian Windhorst revealed on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, following Game 3 of the NBA Finals, that the Mavericks’ coaches have repeatedly “begged” and “pleaded” with Dončić to stop confronting officials […]
Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign hit a roadblock with a 2-1 loss to Benin, while Jordan Ayew’s hat-trick in his 100th cap propelled Ghana to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic. The Super Eagles languish with just three points from four Group C matches after Benin rallied from behind. Coach […]
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Major League Baseball has officially incorporated Negro Leagues statistics into its record books, resulting in revised leaderboards featuring Hall of Famer Josh Gibson and other Black stars. This move follows the 2020 announcement recognizing seven Negro Leagues from 1920-1948 as Major Leagues. On Wednesday, MLB confirmed that it has integrated available Negro Leagues statistics into […]
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INDIANAPOLIS — Jaylen Brown was taken aback when he heard his name announced as the Eastern Conference finals MVP. His teammates and coaches began congratulating him, but he remained expressionless, much like after a poster dunk or game-winning 3-pointer. Brown has often felt overlooked, and his coach has encouraged him to shed those expectations. When […]
Bill Walton, a revered NBA Hall of Famer and renowned broadcaster, has passed away at the age of 71, following a prolonged battle with cancer, as announced by the league on Monday. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver fondly remembered Walton as “truly one of a kind.” Walton’s legacy extends beyond his exceptional college basketball career in […]
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