Tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams were knocked out of the US Open after their return

Serena and Venus Williams’ return to the US Open women’s doubles ended in heartbreak after the legendary sisters surrendered a 5–0 lead in the deciding match tiebreak before losing to 14th seeds Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden becomes the first woman to win 100m and 200m at U.S. Nationals in over 2 decades

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden stunned the track world by making history at the recent Toyota USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Meet 27-year-old Nigerian Samson Ajao, the world’s longest reading aloud marathon holder with 215 hours

27-year-old Samson Ajao from Osogbo, Nigeria, has secured the world’s longest marathon reading aloud, clocking in at 215 hours, which is just one hour short of nine full days.

Congolese-Canadian Victoria Mboko makes history, beating Naomi Osaka in Montreal for 1st WTA title

Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko defeated Naomi Osaka at the National Bank Open final in Montreal to grab her first career WTA title on Thursday night. With an ailing wrist, the 18-year-old overcame a slow start to beat four-time Grand Slam winner Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the National Bank Open final. 

World’s ‘most monstrous bodybuilder’ died at 36 after suffering heart attack.

A Belarusian man known as the world’s “most monstrous bodybuilder” who ate seven meals a day has d!ed at 36 years old. 

19-year-old Japanese gymnastics star is axed from Olympic team for smoking and drinking at training camp

The captain of the Japan women's artistic gymnastics team has withdrawn from the squad for the Paris Games after violating the team's code of conduct by smoking.

Super Falcons goalie, Chiamaka Nnadozie wins best goalkeeper award in France

Super Falcons of Nigeria goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has become the first African and Nigerian player to be crowned the best goalkeeper in the French D1 Arkema (women’s league).

Nigerian chess champion, Tunde Onakoya breaks the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon

Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate, Tunde Onakoya has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest chess marathon.

My Father made fufu for me everyday back In England - Bayern Munich/Germany football star Musiala (video)

Bayern Munich star, Jamal Musiala has recounted when his father prepared the Nigerian delicacy, fufu for him to eat back in England. 

Spanish judge proposes former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial for ‘non-consensual’ World Cup Kiss

A Spanish judge on Thursday proposed that disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales be tried for kissing Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.

FIFA bans Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales from football for three years after forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso

Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has been banned from all football-related activities by FIFA in response to a controversy on August 20, 2023, during the medal ceremony of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Rubiales, then president of the RFEF, kissed the Spanish national team player, Jennifer Hermoso, on the lips.

Furious parents slam Gymnastics Ireland after their daughter, 10, was skipped over in a medal ceremony in video that triggered racism row.

The parents of a young black gymnast who was skipped over during a medal ceremony have blasted Gymnastics Ireland for its 'useless' apology.

Israel Adesanya faces three months in jail as he pleads guilty to drinking and driving in New Zealand

Former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has pleaded guilty to drunk-driving charges in his home country of New Zealand.

Olympic champion Simone Biles reacts to viral video of black girl being skipped during medal ceremony

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles said "There is no room for racism in any sport" after a video went viral on social media of a black girl not being given a medal at an Irish gymnastics event ceremony.

Amusan qualifies for World Athletics Championship 100mH final

World Champion Tobi Amusan has continued her title defence at the World Athletics Championship on a fine note by finishing first in Heat 2 of the semi-final with a time of 12.56s to book her place automatically in the final of the World Athletics Championships.

Tobi Amusan, world-record holder in hurdles, is declared eligible to run at worlds

World-record hurdler Tobi Amusan had her temporary suspension lifted Thursday after an appeals panel found she had not violated antidoping rules that call for a suspension for missing tests.

Spain's prime minister demands their FA president Luis Rubiales explain his World Cup final kiss women's team player Jenni Hermoso.

Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sanchez has demanded an explanation from the country's FA president Luis Rubiales for kissing women's team player Jenni Hermoso on the mouth following the Women's World Cup final.

Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina becomes the first player to wear hijab at World Cup

The wearing of hijab on the world stage has always been a contentious subject. For the past 20 years, there was a ban on the wearing of hijab on the pitch.

Hannah Dingley makes history as the first female manager of a male football team in England

Hannah Dingley has become the first woman to be appointed manager of a professional men’s team in England after accepting a caretaker position at Forest Green Rovers.

Lionel Messi 'accepts £260m-a-year megadeal to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal'

Lionel Messi will reportedly sign for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal this summer after accepting a megadeal worth £260million-a-year.