Sport
12 Aug 2023
13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough signed a pro contract, making him the youngest player in American professional team sports. Kimbrough signed on the dotted line for Sacramento Republic, who play in the United Soccer League. The USL is the second highest level of professional soccer in the US, behind Major League Soccer.
12 Aug 2023
Over 500 athletes with dwarfism took part in the World Dwarf Games in Cologne in central Germany this year. Some just wanted to excel in their discipline. Others hoped to encourage people with restricted abilities.
11 Aug 2023
The Philadelphia 76ers center Montrezl Harrell faces a long road to recovery after suffering a torn ACL and torn medial meniscus in his right knee. The injury occurred during one of their recent workouts and was confirmed to be an ACL and meniscus tear after an MRI. Last season, the 29-year-old's performance dipped, and he was edged out by Paul Reed as backup center to MVP Joel Embiid.
11 Aug 2023
Bayern Munich have reportedly reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Harry Kane. The Bundesliga side’s offer is said to be worth over £86.4 million (€100 million). Tottenham’s decision to accept the offer now means that Kane must decide if he makes the move or not.
'Go Caster, go!' S.Africa fans say after Semenya wins human rights challenge against World Athletics
9 Aug 2023
South Africans in Johannesburg praised Olympic champion Caster Semenya on Tuesday (July 11) after Europe's top human rights court ruled she should be given a new chance to fight a requirement that female athletes with high natural testosterone take drugs to lower it.
9 Aug 2023
Man City have agreed to the fee for Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, according to media reports on Wednesday
8 Aug 2023
Paris Saint Germain are said to be open to listening to offers for star player Neymar, after he reportedly requested a transfer away from the club. The Brazilian became the most expensive signing in history when he joined the French champions from Barcelona for €222 million in 2017.
8 Aug 2023
Australia are riding a wave of popularity and hype at this Women's World Cup. Forever an underdog in the world game, the team's belief, ability and results are making a mockery of that tag.
8 Aug 2023
After announcing her retirement before the World Cup, Megan Rapinoe hoped her groundbreaking career could end in a blaze of glory. The final chapter wasn't fitting, but her impact on women's football will be everlasting.
7 Aug 2023
South Africa's historic appearance in the 2023 World Cup knockouts is the latest milestone for women's football. The success needs to be matched by off-field investment.
7 Aug 2023
Vincenzo La Porta has been arrested in Greece after being on the run for 11 years. The police managed to track him down thanks to his devotion to his hometown soccer team.
5 Aug 2023
While others play at the World Cup, the Afghanistan national team are making their way in Australia's regional leagues. Two years after they fled their country, the past still hurts while the future is uncertain.
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