Sports associations
With a five-year-old Shaun Wane watching from the sidelines, the last British team to deprive Australia of the rugby league Ashes was back in 1970, when Great Britain won 28-7 in Sydney. Now, Wane's England side aims to make up for almost a lifetime of hurt, facing a
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
O'Connor, Terry
The Ashes, rugby league's most iconic series, has returned after a 20-year hiatus, with England facing Australia in a three-match contest. The series has a rich history, with both teams having share moments of triumph and heartbreak. In 2001 and 2003, Great Britain came close to winning the
Athletes
The International Olympic Committee has recommended a global boycott of sporting events in Indonesia after the country banned Israeli athletes from participating in the ongoing gymnastics world championships in Jakarta. The IOC's executive board stated that it would "cease any form of dialogue" with Indonesia regarding
Hockey teams
Pakistan has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Junior Hockey World Cup in India, citing worsening bilateral relations. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed the withdrawal, stating that a replacement team will be announced soon. This is the second time this year that Pakistan has pulled out of a hockey event
Sports associations
The visit of Benue State Football Association Chairman, Chief Dr Paul Edeh Esq, to the Basic Coaching Course at the National Institute for Sports in Abuja has left a lasting impression on 18 grassroots coaches from Benue State who are on full scholarship through his sponsorship. The chairman's
Sports associations
The National Basketball Association has announced a record number of international players on opening-night rosters for the 2025-26 season, with 135 players from 43 countries across six continents. This is the fifth consecutive season that at least 120 international players have been on opening-night rosters and the 12th straight season
Rugby football
Wales skipper Jac Morgan is eager to return to action after a calf injury and could make his debut for the Dragons on Saturday. However, Ospreys boss Mark Jones is cautious about rushing his 25-year-old star back onto the field, emphasizing the need for proper medical clearance and game time.
Hockey
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has informed the International Hockey Federation that its team will not participate in the Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 to be held in Tamil Nadu, leaving the International Hockey Federation with a difficult decision of replacing Pakistan's team barely a month
Sports associations
A study published in the Journal of Athletic Training found that Ivy League football teams that implement a no-tackle approach in practices have a lower rate of high-risk tackling techniques. The research analyzed 3,701 tackles from 237 Ivy League defensive football players in the 2016 season and identified specific
Court of Arbitration for Sport
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has intervened in a growing sports diplomacy row between Indonesia and Israel over the participation of Israeli athletes at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta. Indonesia's ban on Israeli gymnasts, citing a need to "maintain public order," has prompted the
Sports associations
The NCAA has approved a rule change allowing student-athletes and athletic department staffers to gamble on professional sports for the first time. This decision, which was first adopted by the Division I Administrative Committee earlier this month, was officially approved by the Division II and III councils on Wednesday. The
