WORLD - SPORTS
Global sports news: major events, records, international athletes, and worldwide competitions. This section brings you the best of sports from across the globe.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is getting into MMA
At 40, Cristiano Ronaldo is still expanding his empire by becoming one of the major investors in the Spanish MMA organization WOW FC, confirming his ambition to carry as much weight in business as on the field. While he keeps… -
Boxing: Ricky Hatton found dead at home
Legendary British boxer Ricky Hatton, a former world champion, was found dead at his Hyde home on September 14, at the age of 46, according to the findings of the inquiry opened this Thursday. The British boxing world is in… -
Australia: former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian shot dead in Sydney
Former Australian MMA athlete Suman Mokhtarian was shot dead Wednesday night in Sydney’s northwestern suburbs. Authorities suspect a premeditated attack linked to organized crime. The MMA world is in mourning. Suman Mokhtarian, a former mixed martial arts fighter who competed… -
UFC: Conor McGregor suspended for 18 months for violating the anti-doping policy
Conor McGregor, UFC star, has accepted an 18-month suspension for violating the anti-doping policy. Despite this sanction, the Irish fighter will be eligible to take part in a special fight at the White House on June 14, Donald Trump’s 80th… -
Badminton: Benin, India, Brazil, Cameroon and 10 other countries already in Nigeria for the competition
The first International Para-Badminton Championship and the Pan-African Badminton Championship will take place in Umuahia, Nigeria, from September 30 to October 12, 2025. Several countries have already arrived in the Nigerian city for the tournament. Fourteen nations have set down… -
MMA : McGregor ready to return for a historic fight… at the White House
Irishman Conor McGregor revealed he had accepted a $100 million offer to take part in a special UFC event planned on the South Lawn of the White House in 2026, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United… -
Boxing: Anthony Joshua soon in the ring in Nigeria?
Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua could fight for the first time in Africa. Anthony Joshua could finally achieve one of his biggest dreams: contest a professional fight on African soil. The Nigerian-British champion, who has often expressed his desire to box… -
NBA: Steph Curry makes history once again
On Monday night, during the duel between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets, Stephen Curry added another line to his impressive record by becoming the 29ᵉ best passer in NBA history, surpassing Tiny Archibald. The 37-year-old Warriors point… -
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: Here Are the Official Line-Ups for Both Teams
Bayern Munich is set to face Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals on the evening of Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Find out the official line-ups for both teams here. On Tuesday evening, Allianz Arena will… -
Real Madrid-Manchester City: Official Lineups for Both Teams
Real Madrid welcomes Manchester City this Tuesday evening, April 9, 2024, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Here are the official lineups for both teams. The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is set to host an electrifying encounter between… -
World Cup 2030: Logo, Slogan and Ambassadors Unveiled
The three countries hosting the World Cup 2030, Morocco, Portugal and Spain, unveiled on Tuesday the logo and the slogan for the centennial edition of the World Cup. On the evening of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at a ceremony in… -
Paris 2024 Olympics: Didier Drogba Invited to Football Draw
The legendary footballer Didier Drogba will be visiting France on Wednesday, March 20, for the official draw of the football events at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The former Ivory Coast captain has been invited to participate in this…