Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer
The vicious, relentless and high-profile racist insults directed at Brazilian soccer player Vinícius Júnior underscore an entrenched and decades-old issue that refuses to go away in the world's most popular sport
2023-06-05 12:19
Undercover observers track racism, discrimination at European soccer games
Among the thousands of fans in the stands at Europe’s biggest soccer games are a few people operating undercover
2023-06-05 12:19
'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
Racism on the soccer field took a toll on Black players in England
Black players were only just beginning to integrate into some of England's biggest soccer teams in the 1980s when racism was rife and hooliganism was on the rise
2023-06-05 12:15
León beats LAFC again, claims 1st CONCACAF Champions League title
Lucas Di Yorio scored in the first half and Club León secured its first CONCACAF Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC
2023-06-05 11:50
Women's rugby World Cup-winning coach Wayne Smith knighted by New Zealand
Women’s World Cup-winning coach Wayne Smith is now Sir Wayne Smith after receiving a knighthood in New Zealand’s annual King’s birthday honors
2023-06-05 11:46
Leon down Los Angeles to win CONCACAF Champions League
Mexican side Leon won the CONCACAF Champions League crown for the first time on Sunday, defeating Los Angeles FC 1-0 to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory...
2023-06-05 11:25
Australia's out-of-form Warner determined to exit on own terms
Opener David Warner will be determined to show he still has what it takes when he begins the countdown to retirement at the World...
2023-06-05 11:19
Another Yankees pitcher is heading for IL
The New York Yankees, who are waiting for Carlos Rodon and Frankie Montas to return from the injured list, are sidelining another starting pitcher.The New York Yankees starting rotation was supposed to be their strength heading into the 2023 season. But, free agent signing Carlos Rodon has yet t...
2023-06-05 10:45
Rogers leads Tennessee past Oklahoma St, into Women's College World Series semifinals
Ashley Rogers threw a complete game, and No. 4 seed Tennessee defeated No. 6 Oklahoma State 3-1 to qualify for the Women’s College World Series semifinals
2023-06-05 10:28
Ump Show: Yankees furious over outrageous checked swing call vs. Dodgers
The New York Yankees were livid with the umpiring crew after they missed Los Angeles Dodgers rookie James Outman swinging and missing on a pitch.Here we are yet again, with another edition of "The Ump Show." It seems like a near-daily occurrence where we have to point out some missed c...
2023-06-05 10:26
Yankees score runs in final 3 innings for 4-1 victory over Dodgers
Anthony Rizzo scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on a grounder and the New York Yankees edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in what was a pitchers' duel for six innings between Domingo Germán and Bobby Miller
2023-06-05 10:25
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