Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport's first global icon, has died at the age of 82."Everything that we are, is thanks to you," his daughter Kely Nascimento wrote in a post on…
There are league debuts, and then there are league debuts à la Eliesse Ben Seghir.The 17-year-old scored twice, including a superb long-range effort, as he came off the bench to help Monaco beat AJ Auxerre 3-2 in Ligue 1 on…
It would seem that not even going six weeks without playing competitive football can knock Erling Haaland out of his stride.The Norwegian goal machine has already scored three times in two matches since English domestic football returned following the World…
Just 10 days after suffering disappointment in the World Cup final, Kylian Mbappé rescued Paris Saint-Germain with a last-gasp penalty as his side beat RC Strasbourg 2-1 in Ligue on Wednesday.Mbappé, who had ended up on the losing side against…
Three players were ejected after a clash between the Orlando Magic's Moe Wagner and Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes sparked a bench-clearing brawl on Wednesday.It certainly wasn't anywhere near the antagonism of the infamous "Malice at the Palace" during the…
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, head coach Mike McDaniel said on Wednesday.McDaniel told reporters Tagovailoa's status for Sunday's game at the New England Patriots is uncertain and that the team…
Iranian chess player Sara Khadem, also known as Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, took part in an international tournament without a hijab, Iranian news outlet Jamaran said on Tuesday.Khadem is the latest sportswoman to appear at a competition without a hijab since anti-government…
Lionel Messi isn't expected to be back with Paris Saint-German until the "2nd or 3rd January," according to the the club's coach Christophe Galtier as the 35-year-old continues to spend time back in Argentina after winning the World Cup following…
Luka Dončić put up a historic triple-double in the Dallas Mavericks' thrilling 126-121 overtime win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday.The 23-year-old recorded a career-high 60 points and a career-high 21 rebounds to go with 10 assists, helping the…
Novak Djokovic is back in Australia, according to a spokesperson with Tennis Australia, nearly a year after his high-profile visa ban from the country over his stance on the Covid-19 vaccination.The 21-time grand slam champion is slated to open his…
Arizona Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, will retire after the 2022 season, he announced on Tuesday.Watt, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, said he played his "last ever" home…
Arsène Wenger's departure from Arsenal as the club's manager in 2018 was bittersweet.He is the longest serving manager still in the English Premier League, but stepped down after 22 years in charge with a disgruntled section of fans unhappy that…
The family of an Iranian soccer great was prevented by authorities in the Islamic Republic from leaving the country on Monday.A Dubai-bound flight carrying the wife and daughter of Ali Daei was forced to return to Iran, the country's semi-official…
Liverpool has agreed to sign forward Cody Gakpo, one of the most coveted young players in Europe, from PSV Eindhoven, the Eredivisie club said on Monday.Gakpo, 23, impressed for the Netherlands at the World Cup in Qatar, scoring three goals…
The Denver Broncos have named Jerry Rosburg as interim head coach, it was announced on Monday, after Nathaniel Hackett was relieved of his duties.Hackett, in his first season as a head coach in the NFL, was fired a day after…
It's a question that keeps getting asked of the 45-year-old Tom Brady.In February, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brady announced he was retiring from the NFL.His decision proved short lived, and just weeks later the seven-time Super Bowl champion changed his…
Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is in the NFL's concussion protocol, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said at a Monday news conference.The announcement comes a day after Tagovailoa played the entire game as the Dolphins lost to the Green Bay Packers.…
Kathy Whitworth, the winningest golfer in history, has died at the age of 83, the Ladies Professional Golf Association announced on Sunday.Whitworth died suddenly Saturday night while celebrating Christmas Eve with family and friends, her longtime partner Bettye Odle said."Kathy…
Stephan Bonnar, the Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Famer who popularized the sport in the finale fight of the first season of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality show, died Thursday, the mixed martial arts promoter announced Saturday.Bonnar died from "presumed heart…
When the Pittsburgh Steelers host the LA Raiders on Saturday, it will be one of those rare moments in sport where the result won't really matter.Instead, thoughts will be with Steelers legend Franco Harris who died earlier this week at…
