NBA Academy and BAL give African teens an alternative to soccer

NBA Academy players Emmanuel Okorafor, from Nigeria, and Khaman Maluach, from South Sudan, have a lot in common,…

The rule-bound world of Japanese sumo

Sumo wrestlers can struggle to find a new profession after retiring from a world bound by…

Jorge Masvidal accused of giving Colby Covington a brain injury during attack, given stay away order

Jorge Masvidal is being accused of attacking his UFC rival Colby Covington and causing him to suffer a brain…

Thomas Tuchel: Chelsea’s ownership uncertainty impacting transfer plans, helping rivals gain advantage

Thomas Tuchel said he believes Chelsea‘s ownership uncertainty is enabling their rivals to gain an early advantage…

Why the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving relationship will fuel — or undermine — the Brooklyn Nets’ future

It’s easy to forget where the Brooklyn Nets were when they made the surprising pivot in mid-December to…

Kenya launches richest marathon in Africa

The organisers of the inaugural Uhuru Classic Nairobi City Marathon on May 8 have set aside…

Jurgen Klopp signs Liverpool contract extension until 2026

Jurgen Klopp has signed a contract extension at Liverpool that will see him remain at the club until…

Barcelona’s Camp Nou revamp: LaLiga giants confirm relocation to Olympic Stadium for 2023-24 season

Barcelona will play their home games during the 2023-24 season at the Olympic Stadium in the city…

Mary-Anne Musonda keeps the Zimbabwe flag flying as cricket creeps towards recognition back home

Mary-Anne Musonda is in elite company. She is one of only six women’s batters, and only two…

Amanda Serrano’s journey to put her name next to best ever

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico and BROOKLYN, New York — Amanda Serrano and Jake Paul walked through the…