Americans from coast to coast flock to Women's World Cup, including one very dedicated superfan
American soccer fans have flocked to Australia and New Zealand to cheer on the US National Women's Team (USNWT) as they attempt a historic "threepeat", but not many can say they have been in the crowds as often as Jessica Malone.
2023-07-22 07:22
US diaspora helps Philippines make World Cup history with country's first ever appearance
When the Philippines' soccer team faces Switzerland in a few hours time on Friday at the Women's World Cup, they'll be the first team of any gender from the Southeast Asian nation to make it to the tournament -- boosted by a contingent of dual US nationals players.
2023-07-21 10:19
Commonwealth Games 2026 host Victoria pulls out over cost
The Australian state of Victoria has canceled plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the predicted cost of the international sporting event blew out three times original estimates, state authorities said Tuesday.
2023-07-18 09:29
Viral French football ad makes powerful gender statement as Matildas call for equal prizes in Women's World Cup
Days out from the start of the Women's World Cup, teams are turning up the pressure on the sport's governing body and spectators to give women players equal pay and respect.
2023-07-17 16:22
Pro surfer Mikala Jones dies at 44 after surfing accident in Indonesia
Hawaiian pro surfer Mikala Jones has died at the age of 44 following a fatal accident while surfing in Indonesia's Mentawai Islands on Sunday.
2023-07-11 17:15
Indonesia pulls out of hosting World Beach Games, months after Israel controversy
The 2023 World Beach Games, scheduled to take place in Bali next month, have been canceled after hosts Indonesia suddenly withdrew from the tournament.
2023-07-06 15:00
Young Chinese soccer fan gives security the slip to hug his hero Messi mid-game
It was the sort of astonishing run the world has come to expect from those who don Argentina's iconic number
2023-06-16 16:49
'Messi mania' in China as fans clamor for a glimpse of Argentina star
Beijing police have urged fans of Lionel Messi not to be cheated by expensive scams after the soccer superstar landed in China last weekend.
2023-06-12 15:19
Two Chinese snooker players banned for life for match-fixing, eight others suspended
Two professional Chinese snooker players have been banned for life and eight others suspended after being found guilty of match-fixing and other charges, the sport's governing body has announced.
2023-06-07 12:46
'Time to say goodbye': Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement from soccer at 41
Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced his retirement from a glittering soccer career at the age of 41, leaving Italy's Serie A as the league's oldest-ever goal scorer.
2023-06-05 12:15