New study reveals ‘evident’ racial bias in TV football commentary
There is “evident” racial bias in the way football commentators refer to players of different skin colors, says a new study published on…
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Atlanta Hawks to turn arena into a giant voting center
The Atlanta Hawks want to make voting safer and easier in their home city. On Monday, the team announced that their stadium, State Farm Arena, would…
Continue Reading Derby County footballer Andre Wisdom hospitalized after assault
Derby County defender Andre Wisdom is recovering in hospital after an “unprovoked assault and robbery,” according to a statement from the…
Continue Reading Nick Kyrgios calls Boris Becker a ‘doughnut’ after being labeled a ‘rat’ by tennis great
The fallout from Novak Djokovic’s Adria Tour continues, with tennis great Boris Becker and current star Nick Kyrgios embroiled in a verbal…
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Barcelona slaps $448 million buyout clause on new signing Miralem Pjanić
Barcelona has slapped an eye-watering buyout clause of nearly $450 million (400m euros) on new signing Miralem Pjanić. The midfielder will head to…
Continue Reading Set up to drive social change, this football club is helping save the lives of victims of gender-based violence
Puky Ramokoatsi believes football helped saved her life. It was her love of the sport that first drew her to Kick4Life, a charity founded in her…
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NBA and players union to paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ on courts in Orlando when season resumes
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association plan to paint the words “Black Lives Matter” on all courts when the season…
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Las Cruces Public Schools extend guidelines for summer workouts
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Guidelines for a return to play for summer workouts in Las Cruces has been extended LCPS implemented district-wide safety…
Continue Reading Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing ‘personal health and safety’
Three players have decided to opt out of the rescheduled Major League Baseball season due to health concerns amid coronavirus outbreak. Washington…
Continue Reading Netflix announces Ava DuVernay-led series on Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick’s life story is headed to Netflix. The streaming giant announced a new limited series titled “Colin in Black &…
Continue Reading Shaquille O’Neal and Papa John’s have teamed up to launch an extra-large Shaq-a-Roni pizza
Calling all pizza lovers! Papa John’s and Shaquille O’Neal have launched a new extra-large “Shaq-a-Roni” pizza, made with…
Continue Reading Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has signed with the New England Patriots
Free agent quarterback Cam Newton has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, according to league sources ESPN’s Chris…
Continue Reading Summer Olympics Competitions Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the Summer Olympics, which is held every four years. The 2020 Olympic Games will take place in Tokyo…
Continue Reading Mercedes to race in black cars for 2020 in stand against racism
Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team has announced that their cars will don a black livery for the 2020 season as a statement that the reigning…
Continue Reading Karim Benzema’s ‘magic’ assist gives Real Madrid the edge over Barcelona in La Liga title race
Ten years later, it was roles reversed. This time it was Karim Benzema providing the magical assist, rather than being on the end of it. The Real…
Continue Reading Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp urges fans not to gather in celebration after ugly scenes in the city
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged fans to “celebrate in a safe way” after thousands gathered in the city to mark the club’s…
Continue Reading Qatar’s 2022 World Cup ‘Diamond in the Desert’ stadium completed
Qatar’s third venue for the 2022 World Cup — the Education City Stadium — has been completed. Dubbed the “Diamond in the…
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Virtual baseball league gives athletes second chance at lost season
EL PASO, Texas – Athletes are missing out on their seasons, but also for a chance to put up numbers. If you’re trying impress college scouts, that…
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El Paso High School suspends on-campus workouts out of Covid-19 precaution; Other schools follow suit
EL PASO, Texas — Amid the growing cases of Covid-19 in the city, El Paso High School is suspending all football, volleyball, and cheer workouts…
Continue Reading Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Bugel dies at 80
Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Bugel has died at 80, the team has announced. Bugel coached for 32 NFL seasons during his career and is known as…
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Several Texas Rangers test positive for virus ahead of training restart
DALLAS, Texas — The Texas Rangers say several of their employees have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last few days. The team said anyone who…
Continue Reading FA Cup: Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal reach semifinals
The FA Cup semifinals feature a familiar quartet. Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal — the last four winners of…
Continue Reading No NASCAR spectators hurting business
Click here for updates on this story LONG POND, PA (WNEP ) — Per Governor Wolf’s guidelines for live sporting…
Continue Reading Arjen Robben to make comeback with first club Groningen
Arjen Robben, one of the top footballers in Dutch history, is coming out of retirement to help his first club during the coronavirus pandemic. The…
Continue Reading NBA star Kevin Love is donating $500,000 to UCLA for anxiety and depression research
Kevin Love is using his All-Star power to support and advocate for stronger mental health research. The Cleveland Cavaliers forward, who has shared…
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YISD suspends summer athletic workouts after another coach tests positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — The Ysleta Independent School District has suspended its summer strength camp and conditioning program for student athletes for at…
Continue Reading Barcelona’s title hopes dim after a draw at Celta Vigo
Real Madrid took a firm grip on the title race in Spain’s La Liga without even playing after archrival Barcelona dropped two points at Celta…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton: ‘Sad and disappointing’ to read Ecclestone comments
Lewis Hamilton said it was “sad” and “disappointing” to see the former head of Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone, claim that…
Continue Reading Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold bids to build new dynasty
Champions League winner. Check. Club World Cup winner. Check. English Premier League winner. Check. Winning it all with your boyhood club. Check. For…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic and the Adria Tour: the exhibition event that shocked tennis
Novak Djokovic should have been stepping out this Monday at Wimbledon, opening the Championships as the defending champion. Instead, the top-ranked…
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