Category: Sport

  • The Portuguese player says his work in Europe is done and that he is proud of his move to Al Nassr.

    The Portuguese player says his work in Europe is done and that he is proud of his move to Al Nassr.

    Portugal captain and five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia after leaving Manchester United last year. The 33-year-old had criticised manager Erik Ten Hag, who left the club after Ronaldo’s contract was terminated following an interview in which he criticised the management and the club’s owners. “I don’t have…

  • The Buffalo Bills safety keeps in touch with Pittsburgh and his family.

    The Buffalo Bills safety keeps in touch with Pittsburgh and his family.

    The NFL Players Association on Tuesday released a statement saying that it is “praying for” Bills’ player Damar Hamlin, who collapsed on the field and was rushed to hospital on Monday night. Hamlin’s family thanked first responders, medical professionals, both football teams and fans around their country for their support, prayers and donations. Hamlin had…

  • Hamlin was enjoying every moment in the game before his death.

    Hamlin was enjoying every moment in the game before his death.

    US football player Damar Hamlin died aged 24 after collapsing during his first-ever NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday. A statement from Hamlin’s family read, “The entire Hamlin family is deeply saddened by his death. We ask that you remember Damar as a young man with a strong heart and who was always…

  • Fans raised more than three million dollars for the toy drive.

    Fans raised more than three million dollars for the toy drive.

    BaltimoreRavens safety Damar Hamlin, who collapsed during a game on Monday night, was listed in critical condition on Tuesday at the University of Cincinnati Medical Centre. “The NFLPA and everyone in our community is praying for Damar Hamlin,” the NFL Players Association said in a statement. “Everyone in…football community needs more compassion for…players who put…

  • The report on sexual Misconduct in Women’s Soccer shows a number of things.

    The report on sexual Misconduct in Women’s Soccer shows a number of things.

    US Women’s National team forward Megan Rapinoe has said women soccer players are angry and exhausted after NWSL was accused of not protecting players. “Those people are in positions that have responsibilities and they didn’t fulfill those responsibilities,” Rapinoe added. “Every owner and executive…who repeatedly failed the players and failed to protect the players, who…

  • The game seemed like it would resume before the players left the field.

    The game seemed like it would resume before the players left the field.

    After Bills’ safety Amar Hamlin suffered a head injury during their NFL game against Bengals, the NFL Players Association said everyone in the community is praying for him. “The safety of players in all sports is always the most important. Several pro football teams sent thoughts and prayers to Hamlin after the tackle, including Bengals,…

  • Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident at 55.

    Ken Block died in a snowmobile accident at 55.

    Kenneth Hoonigan, the 83-year-old owner of US-based motorsports company Hoonigan Racing, has died after his snowmobile fell on him while he was riding. Hoonigan had announced the death on social media. The Watasch County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Hoonigan was riding a snowmobile near his home in Utah around 2 pm when he tried to…

  • Pel, the Brazilian soccer legend, passed away at the age of 81.

    Pel, the Brazilian soccer legend, passed away at the age of 81.

    Ex-Brazil striker Pelé, who died on Thursday at the age of 81, led the country to three World Cup titles from 1958-70. He scored the winning goal in the final against Italy in the 1958 edition. In 1970, he scored the winning goal against Germany in the final of the World Cup. Pelé’s last public…

  • Tom Brady gets a roughing-the-passer penalty as the Bucs snap their losing streak.

    Tom Brady gets a roughing-the-passer penalty as the Bucs snap their losing streak.

    The New England Patriots registered their fifth win in a row after beating the Atlanta Falcons 17-13 on Sunday. Tom Brady passed for 430 yards and three scores, including two to Mike Evans, who became the first player to score 200 or more receiving yards in a single game. Brady is now the fourth-highest passer…

  • New design hotels and luxury train routes are coming soon.

    New design hotels and luxury train routes are coming soon.

    The Burj Khalifa, world’s tallest building in Dubai, celebrated New Year’s Eve with fireworks on Wednesday. Over 1.5 crore people are expected to attend the show, which lasts for around 15 minutes. In India, Bengaluru will hold its largest New Year’s Eve celebrations on January 1 with over 1.5 lakh people anticipated at the Jamshedpur…

  • The player signed with Saudi team Al Nassr.

    The player signed with Saudi team Al Nassr.

    Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al NassrFC, said he doesn’t have respect for Ten Hag because he didn’t show respect. “This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieveeven greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best version…

  • Pelé was the creator of soccer’s The Beautiful Game.

    Pelé was the creator of soccer’s The Beautiful Game.

    Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday wrote on Instagram, “A mere farewell to the eternal King Pelé will not be enough to express the pain that currently engulfs the entire football world.” Ronaldo added, “When we won the World Cup, everybody knew about Brazil…When Pelé was saying…if Pelé was saying that, then we were going…

  • Live updates on BitterCold Christmas Eve will Dawn across the eastern United States.

    Live updates on BitterCold Christmas Eve will Dawn across the eastern United States.

    A video of a sports reporter in US’ Iowa criticising his bosses for cancelling his show amid a snowstorm has gone viral. “I usually do sports…what better time to ask the sports guy to come in about five hours early than he would normally wake up,” Mark Woodley said in the video. “I’m pretty sure…

  • Bitter cold Christmas Eve will descend across the eastern United States.

    Bitter cold Christmas Eve will descend across the eastern United States.

    During a snowstorm in the US, a sports anchor in Canada’s Waterloo, Judd Woodley, broadcast for over three hours. Woodley, who worked at KWWL for 20 years, said the previous 24 hours had “been insane” and that the response had been overwhelmingly positive. “I’m pretty sure you guys added an extra hour to the show…

  • An MLB arbitrator ended Bauer’s suspension for his sexual abuse.

    An MLB arbitrator ended Bauer’s suspension for his sexual abuse.

    Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Trevor Bauer, who was suspended by Major League Baseball (MLB) for three years after a woman accused him of rape, was reinstated by an arbitrator on Thursday. Bauer will pay $37.594 million (over 26 crore) in compensation and taxes in three years as a result of his suspension. The woman had…

  • The best online sales now are Shark, Ember and AirPods Max.

    The best online sales now are Shark, Ember and AirPods Max.

    Cyber Monday is the last day to take advantage of Overstock Day deals. The online retailer is offering up to 20% discount on rugs, bedding, outdoor items and more during Overstock Day. Running shoes company Saucony is offering several discounts on running shoes, plus Prime members can save an additional $5. Meanwhile, Amazon is offering…

  • Franco Harris’s death deepens the nostalgia for ‘The Immaculate Reception’.

    Franco Harris’s death deepens the nostalgia for ‘The Immaculate Reception’.

    Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris passed away aged 71 on Tuesday. Harris, who played for the Steelers for 16 seasons, scored at least once in three of the four Super Bowls he played in and his 354 career yards rushing on the NFL’s biggest stage remains a record nearly 44 decades after his…

  • Grant Wahl died in the World Cup.

    Grant Wahl died in the World Cup.

    US men’s national soccer team captain Tyler Adams has sent his “deepest sympathy” to Grant Wahl’s wife Celine and to those who knew him. Wahl’s brother Eric Wahl claimed that Wahl had received death threats because he wore a rainbowshirt in support of gay rights and because of his reporting on the state of the…

  • Franco Harris, a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back, passed away.

    Franco Harris, a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back, passed away.

    Franco Harris, the four-time Super Bowl champion who had ‘The Immaculate Reception’, passed away at the age of 77 on Monday. Harris, who also played for Seattle and Pittsburgh, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990 and retired after his playing career was cut short due to injuries. He rushed for…

  • A parade to celebrate the World Cup came to an end because of large crowds.

    A parade to celebrate the World Cup came to an end because of large crowds.

    Argentina’s football team celebrated the country’s first World Cup victory in 30 years on Tuesday. Thousands of people had gathered in Buenos Aires to watch the parade on television. Argentina defeated Croatia 2-1 to win the tournament for the first time in 28 years. Argentina’s 1986 World Cup-winning captain Diego Maradona was also remembered in…

  • The best cases for the devices.

    The best cases for the devices.

    The Nomad Goods Sport Case is a 6 foot drop protection case for the iPhone 14 line. It has metal buttons, a soft interior and bumper grips around the side. Complete with metal buttons, a soft interior and bumper grips around the side, the Sport Case looks like a more rugged case but plays the…

  • There is something to cheer for again because of what Morocco has given the Arab World.

    There is something to cheer for again because of what Morocco has given the Arab World.

    The first game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup was played in Qatar on Sunday with Ecuador winning 2-0. Earlier in the day, a protester was detained in Qatar’s capital, Doha. The protester was taken into custody by Qatari authorities over his alleged involvement in human rights violations, according to local media reports. Qatar is…

  • That elite women athletes are not safe is an opinion.

    That elite women athletes are not safe is an opinion.

    Former United States women’s soccer team goalkeeper Briana Scurry said that she married into a family that doesn’t care about football. Scurry added, “Yes, I married into a family that does not care about soccer at all.” She further said that her heart was also with Argentina, and that it would be nice for Lionel…

  • Fans are paid to travel to sing at the World Cup ceremony.

    Fans are paid to travel to sing at the World Cup ceremony.

    Qatar has issued an explanation after it became the first host nation to lose the opening match of the tournament with a 0-2 defeat against Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday. “The first nation to play a FIFA World Cup was awarded in 2010,” it said. It added that the country has hosted…

  • One of the Citgo 6 says that it can be difficult to return to normal after captivity.

    One of the Citgo 6 says that it can be difficult to return to normal after captivity.

    US basketball player Brittney Griner on Friday took to Instagram to thank President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Tony Blinken for their help in bringing her back to the US after being held in a Russian prison for more than four months. She was released as part of a prisoner exchange between the US…