Sports associations
As the city prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for two major sporting events and a stunning waterfront light show, the region's public transport network is gearing up for a "busier than usual" weekend. At least 50,000 fans are expected to attend the rugby league
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on October 26 during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting marked a significant development in the relationship between Vietnamese football and the international governing body of football. President Infantino expressed his support for Vietnamese football,
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Concussion awareness seems high in rugby, but beneath the surface lies a crisis: most players, parents, and coaches have little knowledge of brain injury, and governing bodies are failing to act. Recent research reveals that only 4% of respondents understood that sub-concussions, not concussions, drive chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a
Sports associations
The visit of FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Botswana is a significant moment for football in the country, marking a new chapter of growth, confidence, and international recognition. According to BFA President Tariq Babitseng, this milestone demonstrates that Botswana is earning its place among progressive football nations. The visit is
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As they navigated their post-retirement lives, several former NFL players discovered a new career path that leveraged their athletic skills and experiences, entering the field of nursing. D'Brickashaw Ferguson, a former New York Jets tackle, is now a nurse at RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey, having graduated from
Rugby football
Concussion awareness seems high in rugby, but beneath the surface lies a crisis: most players, parents, and coaches have little knowledge of brain injury, and governing bodies are failing to act. Recent research reveals that only 4% of respondents understood that sub-concussions, not concussions, drive chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a
Cricket (Sport)
Mumbai cricket opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has informed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) that he will be available for Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan, to be played in Jaipur from November 1. This will be his first match for Mumbai since his decision to quit the team
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The National Rugby League (NRL) is set to embark on one of the most ambitious undertakings in Australian sports history, with plans to launch the 2027 season with nine matches in different cities around the world, including London, Dubai, and Hong Kong. The initiative, dubbed Operation Global Round, aims to
Professional sports
Former Wales internationals Alun Wyn Jones and Jonathan Davies have hit out at the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) over its plans to reduce the number of professional teams from four to three by 2027, citing a lack of transparency, fairness, and support for players and coaches. The WRU's
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The Chairman of the Benue State Football Association, Chief Dr. Paul Edeh Esq, recently visited 18 grassroots football coaches attending the Basic Coaching Course at the National Institute for Sports in Abuja. The 18 coaches are currently on full scholarship through Chief Edeh's sponsorship. The visit was met
Professional soccer
The Premier League, the most popular and lucrative football league globally, continues to attract top talent. Six of the ten highest-earning managers currently handle London-based clubs, showcasing the city's significant influence in English football. The highest-paid Premier League managers, as of the 2025/26 season, are led by
Football teams
Mike Morreale, the 54-year-old founder and commissioner of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), has stepped down from his role, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and perseverance in the face of significant challenges. Morreale, a born-and-raised Hamiltonian, led the league through its infancy, navigating the pandemic and establishing a
