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27 May 2023
A player for Real Madrid, one of the most renowned soccer teams in the world, is calling Spain "a country of racists" after racial slurs from fans halted a match for 10 minutes. It's the latest in a series of incidents involving LaLiga and Vinicius Jr, who was later expelled from the game during an altercation with opposing players.
26 May 2023
Brazilian football star Vinicius Junior was once again the victim of racial abuse whilst playing for Real Madrid. The Spanish league appear unable to crack down as it exposes the countries' lax attitude towards racism.
24 May 2023
The Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler was fined $25,000 by the NBA after failing to speak to the media after Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. Butler did not talk to reporters after the Heat’s 128-102 Game 3 victory that gave them a 3-0 lead over the Boston Celtics.
24 May 2023
We look at reactions in the Spanish and Brazilian papers after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jnr condemns racial taunts against him during a recent match. Also: Nigeria inaugurates the continent's largest oil refinery, but at what environmental cost? Finally, a woman who flushed her engagement ring down the toilet is reunited with her jewellery – thirteen years later!
23 May 2023
We look at reactions in the Spanish and Brazilian papers after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jnr condemns racial taunts against him during a recent match. Also: Nigeria inaugurates the continent's largest oil refinery, but at what environmental cost? Finally, a woman who flushed her engagement ring down the toilet is reunited with her jewellery – thirteen years later!
21 May 2023
A complete team of women and men refugees are competing at the Judo World Championships, breaking new ground in Qatar. The judoka come from Iran, Afghanistan and Syria. Will other sports follow suit?
17 May 2023
European regulators have approved Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, handing the technology giant a victory at a time when the deal is being challenged in other countries.
16 May 2023
Irish referee Joy Neville is making history as the first female to be part of the Television Match Official Joy Neville will make history as the first woman to be part of the panel.
16 May 2023
The Ukrainian government doesn't want its athletes competing against Russians. But some think that sends out the wrong message and risks surrendering the platform of international sport to Russian propaganda.
14 May 2023
Recent deadly riots in Medellin during a local football game between Atletico Nacional and Independiente have been fueling debate about fan violence. Clubs have called for tougher penalties and cultural change.
13 May 2023
Saudi soccer fans say they are overjoyed as rumours swirl that Lionel Messi will join local team Al-Hilal.
12 May 2023
11th Hour Racing Team wins leg 4 of the Ocean Race ahead of Team Malizia to claim a first leg win of the event.

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