Asisat Oshoala has a confession to make.The Barcelona striker, who was born in the Nigerian city of Ikorodu, leans into the microphone and says: "Growing up I never wore a jersey with a female player's name at the back."Then the…
With another round of international matches looming in the football calendar, questions about players being released to represent their countries remain a headache for the Premier League.Under new guidelines announced last week, several Premier League footballers returning from international duty…
Bubba Wallace made history Monday, becoming just the second Black driver to win NASCAR's Cup Series race, the association's top series.Wallace is the first Black person to win the Cup Series since 1963, when NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Wendell…
The ATP is investigating domestic abuse allegations made by world No. 4 Alexander Zverev's ex-girlfriend, the governing body for men's professional tennis announced Monday.The ATP said in a statement it "fully condemns any form of violence or abuse and will…
The hotly anticipated clash between River Plate and Boca Juniors -- known as the Superclasico -- didn't disappoint on Sunday, with Argentine football's biggest match producing no end of drama.The game's main talking point came after only 16 minutes, when…
Former Manchester United player Park Ji-sung has asked fans to stop singing a famous chant about him which makes reference to Koreans eating dog meat.The South Korean star, a fan favorite during his time at Old Trafford, says he doesn't…
When Tanitoluwa "Tani" Adewumi mulls his next move on a chessboard, his instinct is to pile pressure on his opponent."I'm aggressive, I like to attack," he tells CNN Sport of his playing style. "It's just the way I think in…
Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers received a heartwarming gesture from his team after losing a pendant containing his father's ashes during a game.After the black pendant was found, Red Batty, the team's equipment manager, built a small pocket…
Liverpool and Manchester City played out an exhilarating 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday, in a match which saw Mohamed Salah score a magical solo goal.After a goalless first half, the game sprung into life after the break…
Paris Saint-Germain slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat against Rennes Sunday, bringing its perfect start to the new Ligue 1 season to an end.The Parisians had won all eight of its league games before traveling to mid-table Rennes but failed…
Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei stormed to victory in the elite women's race at this year's London Marathon on Sunday, crossing the line in an impressive two hours, 17 minutes and 43 seconds.She held off competition from the likes of compatriot Brigid…
A day before Tom Brady's much-hyped return to Gillette Stadium for the first time as a visitor, the 44-year-old Tampa Bay quarterback added to the hype.Brady, who spent 20 years and won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots,…
This time there was no late intervention from Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United drew 1-1 with Everton at Old Trafford.In midweek, Ronaldo scored a dramatic 95th-minute goal to secure a 2-1 win over Villarreal in the Champions League, but he…
Ukrainian hockey authorities have been widely criticized for the lenient punishment it handed out to one of the league's players for performing a racist gesture.The incident occurred on September 26 during a match between HC Kremenchuk and HC Donbass, when…
The commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League has resigned and the league has called off all matches scheduled for this weekend following a report by The Athletic detailing allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct against Paul Riley, who coached…
English football is mourning the death of Liverpool striker and World Cup winner Roger Hunt at the age of 83.Hunt, who scored 285 goals in 492 appearances for Liverpool, died peacefully at his home on Monday following a long illness,…
English football is mourning the death of Liverpool striker and World Cup winner Roger Hunt at the age of 83.Hunt, who scored 285 goals in 492 appearances for Liverpool, died peacefully at his home on Monday following a long illness,…
English football is mourning the death of Liverpool striker and World Cup winner Roger Hunt at the age of 83.Hunt, who scored 285 goals in 492 appearances for Liverpool, died peacefully at his home on Monday following a long illness,…
English football is mourning the death of Liverpool striker and World Cup winner Roger Hunt at the age of 83.Hunt, who scored 285 goals in 492 appearances for Liverpool, died peacefully at his home on Monday following a long illness,…
English football is mourning the death of Liverpool striker and World Cup winner Roger Hunt at the age of 83.Hunt, who scored 285 goals in 492 appearances for Liverpool, died peacefully at his home on Monday following a long illness,…
