Mexico's Ochoa announces retirement from professional football
July 22 : Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned more than two decades.
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Katie Uhlaender: Athletes risk paying the price if Protect College Sports Act is passed
The team behind Riley Gaines' lawsuit against the NCAA and Brooke Slusser's lawsuit against the Mountain West break down what the recent Supreme Court ruling on women's sports means for their legal efforts.
'Great American Sleepover' softens US image abroad, but World Cup charm campaign hit some bumps
NEW YORK, July 20 : A supersized World Cup tournament and its dizzying array of feel-good social media fodder gave the U.S. image a much-needed boost globally, though concerns over high-level interference and visa difficulties for some fans overshadowed the action on the field at times as the lines between politics and sport blurred.
How Lamine Yamal jumped the queue to become the world’s next greatest footballer
DUBAI: As Spain’s teammates and substitutes celebrated wildly at the final whistle, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana fell to his knees and raised his hands in prayer. And no wonder the 19-year-old Muslim player gave thanks toward the heavens. He had just achieved what no player has ever before, becoming a world and European champion before turning 20.
Declan Rice says ‘best England group’ since 1966 close to ending wait for title
Declan Rice is convinced “the best England group for a very long time” is close to ending the nation’s wait for glory after a thrilling conclusion to their World Cup campaign.
Bogdan Guskov brings perfect finishing record to UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi against Magomed Ankalaev
ABU DHABI: The UFC, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has announced a new light heavyweight main event, UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov, for Saturday, July 25, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
Nine EU nations urge funding cut for IOC, World Aquatics over readmitting Russians
Nine European nations have asked the European Union to cut funding to sports bodies including the International Olympic Committee that let Russian and Belarusian athletes return to competition, Estonia's ministry of culture said on Tuesday.
Dubai Basketball appoint head coach Xavi Pascual from Barcelona
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball have appointed one of Europe’s most accomplished coaches, Xavi Pascual, to head the team on a three-year contract through to 2029.