Boycotts
Nikola Pilic, the magnetic Yugoslav tennis star of the 1960s and '70s, died on September 22 in Rijeka, Croatia, after a life that changed the sport of tennis irrevocably. Pilic's suspension from Wimbledon in 1973 led to a widespread boycott in the men's bracket, strengthening
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The National Football League's (NFL) selection of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as the performer for Super Bowl LX in 2026 has been met with massive opposition. Rumors circulating on social media claim that Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, has petitioned the NFL to remove Bad
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The United Nations has called on the Union of European Football Associations (Uefa) to ban Israel from all competitions due to its military actions in Gaza. However, the move has been met with criticism, with some accusing the UN and Uefa of hypocrisy and a history of double standards. The
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The Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, has been working tirelessly to ensure that the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 run smoothly from October 11 to 15 at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. This is the first time Odisha will host the
Rugby football
Former Wales wing Shane Williams has emphasized the importance of players focusing on their performance as the Welsh Rugby Union comes to the end of its consultation process, which may lead to a reduction in teams from four to two. This uncertainty poses a significant threat to the careers of
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Southwell is poised to gain its first dedicated padel tennis facility, with plans submitted to Newark and Sherwood District Council. The proposed development includes four enclosed padel tennis courts and a clubhouse on a field at Maythorne Farm, Southwell. Padel tennis, a racquet sport played in doubles in an enclosed
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Georgia Gwinnett College women's tennis players Diana Ilie, Cherysh Henry, and MaryLove Edwards have made significant progress in the 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association South Regional singles tournament. Ilie and Henry secured straight-set victories in their respective matches, while Edwards dropped a hard-fought three-set marathon match to Tennessee Wesleyan
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In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has emphasized the importance of sports as a fundamental right, as enshrined in the UNESCO charter, and directed the UT administration to ensure that young enthusiasts continue to have access to tennis facilities in Chandigarh. The court's decision
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Namibia's table tennis community is celebrating a significant milestone after the Namibia Table Tennis Association (NTTA) was invited to participate in the 50th Independence Table Tennis Tournament of Angola from 19-21 September 2025. This invitation highlights the steady rise of the sport in the country, reflecting a strong
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The 2025 Shunyi District Sixth Youth Rugby Invitational Tournament concluded successfully at the Beijing Yanjing Beer Group Stadium on September 13th, marking the culmination of a week-long competition that brought together outstanding youth rugby teams from Xicheng, Huairou, and other districts. Hosted by the Shunyi District Sports Bureau and organized
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The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas has issued an opinion dismissing the lawsuit brought by National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) against USA Rugby and Jamie McGregor. The complaint alleged violations of the Ted Stevens Act, as well as tortious interference, defamation, and fraud by omission. However,
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has witnessed unprecedented interest in ticket sales, with over 4.5 million fans applying worldwide for the first opportunity to purchase tickets. The highest number of applications has been submitted by residents of the three host countries - the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The
