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The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting the 2026 NFL Draft, and it's causing some problems for
UNITED STATES, March 21 — PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are making their final preparations while the city prepares to host the 2026 NFL Draft . It's an incredible opportunity for the city, but the Steelers' honor also comes with some unintended issues. See more
The Independent
Jeff Webb’s death was confirmed in an Instagram post by Varsity Spirit, the largest cheer
LONDON, March 21 — The man considered to be the father of competitive, modern cheerleading died after falling while playing pickleball, according to a report. Jeff Webb’s death was confirmed in an Instagram post by Varsity Spirit, the largest cheer organization in the United States , which he found See more
Daily Trust
Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review
NIGERIA, March 20 — Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco’s walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal. See more
The Guardian
Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph has been thrown into fresh controversy fol
NG, March 19 — Senegal coach takes AFCON trophy to military base Senegal coach takes AFCON trophy to military base Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph has been thrown into fresh controversy following reports that head coach Pape Thiaw moved the trophy to a military base amid an ongo See more
NBC News
Teams who wish to participate in FIFA women's tournaments must have either a woman head co
UNITED STATES, March 19 — FIFA's council passed a new rule Thursday aimed at bolstering the role of women in leadership, changing its participation requirements for all nations ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup. See more
France 24
Senegal were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday as the C
FRANCE, March 18 — Senegal were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) declared Morocco champions. See more
Bluesky
Vinnie Pasquantino on a message to a kid in Italy who is watching now: “look how much fun
UNITED STATES, March 16 — Vinnie Pasquantino on a message to a kid in Italy who is watching now: “look how much fun we’re having. … in 20 years we want this team to be full of guys who are from Italy.
MMA Mania
UFC and FBI will join forces from March 14-15 at the organization’s Special Agent Academy
UNITED STATES, March 16 — Straight outta the X-Files. As promised , UFC and FBI will join forces from March 14-15 at the organization’s Special Agent Academy in Quantico, where past and present fighters Justin Gaethje, Jorge Masvidal, Chris Weidman, Claudia Gadelha, Michael Chandler, Manel Kape and Renzo See more
BBC
Ultimate Fighting Championship athletes will train FBI agents this week, both organisation
LONDON, March 15 — Ultimate Fighting Championship athletes will train FBI agents this week, both organisations say. Current and former UFC fighters will visit the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia this weekend for a "training seminar" for senior FBI staff and students. See more
AP News
The Big 12 is ditching the slippery glass floor for hardwood for the remainder of its tour
UNITED STATES, March 15 — The Big 12 is ditching the slippery glass floor for hardwood for the remainder of its tournament.
CNN
40-year-old Christopher Stipdonk beat his own world record at the Arctic Winter Games in C
UNITED STATES, March 15 — Man sets ‘knuckle hop’ world record 40-year-old Christopher Stipdonk beat his own world record at the Arctic Winter Games in Canada in a sport called “knuckle hop,” which involves bouncing forward while on your knuckles and toes in a plank position.
CBS News Atlanta
The NBA says it has canceled the Atlanta Hawks' planned promotional night collaboration wi
UNITED STATES, March 10 — The NBA says it has canceled the Atlanta Hawks' planned promotional night collaboration with strip club and city institution Magic City. In a statement, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said that he believed cancelling "Magic City Monday" was "the right decision for the broader NBA c See more
SnowBrains
A teenage snowboarding star from Bulgaria has suffered multiple fractures after being stru
UNITED STATES, March 9 — A teenage snowboarding star from Bulgaria has suffered multiple fractures after being struck from behind by an intoxicated skier while preparing for a World Cup race in the Czech mountains. See more
Sportshadow
An Iranian state television presenter has labelled the women's national soccer team as "wa
THE WIRE, March 7 — Iran are playing in the continental tournament even as a military conflict escalates back home after the U. See more
NBC News
Steve Emt was a walk-on basketball player at the University of Connecticut before a drunk
UNITED STATES, March 6 — For months after the accident, Steve Emt was lying to people — including himself. In March 1995, Emt was driving on I-84 northeast of Hartford, Connecticut, when he crashed his car.
Emt was driving drunk. See more
The Globe and Mail
If you are young, energetic and willing to dress like a football-obsessed rodent, there ma
CANADA, March 6 — Saskatchewan Roughriders seek someone who is energetic, keen to dress like rodent Aaron Sousa The Canadian Press Published 14 hours ago Open this photo in gallery: Gainer the Gopher greets the crowd during first half CFL action between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Calgary See more
CBS Los Angeles
A North Carolina woman has sued the Los Angeles Dodgers for negligence after she suffered
UNITED STATES, March 5 — A North Carolina woman has sued the Los Angeles Dodgers for negligence after she suffered an injury when she was hit in the shoulder by a BuzzBall alcoholic drink container during a game in August 2025. See more
CBC Sports
Curling drama has arrived at the Paralympics even before the first competition rock has be
CANADA, March 5 — Curling drama has arrived at the Paralympics even before the first competition rock has been thrown. Two curling stones have been stolen from the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium. See more
NBC News
San Antonio forward Harrison Barnes' streak of 364 straight games played ended Tuesday nig
UNITED STATES, March 4 — PHILADELPHIA — San Antonio forward Harrison Barnes missed his first game since 2021 because he woke up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle.
Barnes' streak of 364 straight games played ended Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. He missed his first game since Dec. See more
The Straits Times
A mix-up threatened to spoil the start of India's campaign at the Women's Asian Cup as und
SINGAPORE, March 3 — March 3 - A mix-up threatened to spoil the start of India's campaign at the Women's Asian Cup as undersized kits made for junior teams were sent to the senior squad in Australia, sending staff scrambling to get them made locally. See more
NDTV Sports
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fined the national team cricketers PKR 5 million (Rs
INDIA, March 2 — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fined the national team cricketers PKR 5 million (Rs 16. 28 lakh) each after they failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinals, according to a report by Express Tribune . See more
BBC Sport
The women's US Half Marathon Championship race in Atlanta ended in controversy after a gui
GB, March 2 — The women's US Half Marathon Championship race in Atlanta ended in controversy after a guide vehicle took the three leading athletes the wrong way.
Jess McClain was comfortably in front of Ednah Kurgat and Emma Hurley at the head of the race when they were led off the course. See more
ABC News
Iran's soccer chief said his country could not look forward to this year's FIFA World Cup,
AU, March 2 — Reverberations from the Middle East conflict are hitting global sport, with Iran's soccer chief offering a bleak outlook for the FIFA World Cup in the United States. See more
Mundo Deportivo
Lamar Odom, the two time NBA champion who won titles in 2009 and 2010 with the Los Angeles
SPAIN, February 26 — Lamar Odom, the two time NBA champion who won titles in 2009 and 2010 with the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant, left many stunned this week with a deeply emotional admission. See more
The Globe and Mail
It was only as they filed into the chamber inside Washington’s Capitol building on Tuesday
CANADA, February 26 — It was only as they filed into the chamber inside Washington’s Capitol building on Tuesday night – surrounded by hooting politicians – that it seemed to occur to Team USA what they had gotten themselves into.
This was a zoo. They were the monkeys. See more
Pakistan Today
Pakistani female squash players are facing online criticism for their on-court attire, spa
PK, February 26 — Mehwish Ali of Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) secured her 16th national title and overall 30th gold medal (national and international combined) at the 1st Rawalpindi Women National U-19 Championship held at the Liaquat Bagh Sports Complex. See more
USA TODAY
Rapper Flavor Flav invited the women's U.S. hockey team to celebrate their gold medal win
UNITED STATES, February 24 — LAS VEGAS – Rapper Flavor Flav invited the women's U. See more
Türkiye Today
A rare on-field incident during an amateur football final in Istanbul ended with a seagull
TURKEY, February 24 — The match, played in Zeytinburnu, pitted Mevlanakapi Guzelhisar against Istanbul Yurdum Spor. In the 22nd minute, Istanbul Yurdum Spor goalkeeper Muhammet Uyanik hit the ball away from his penalty area, a defensive move known as a clearance. See more
The Financial Express
A viral video caught a Canadian losing all calm and blatantly attacking his TV after his c
INDIA, February 23 — A video going viral on social media showed a Canadian man “going full chainsaw” on his television, which goes against all common stereotypes portraying the North American country’s citizens as exceptionally polite and loving. See more
Jornal Record
Tchouaméni revelou, após o final do Benfica-Real Madrid (0-1) , que lhe foi dito que Prest
PT, February 22 — Tchouaméni revelou, após o final do Benfica-Real Madrid (0-1) , que lhe foi dito que Prestianni chamou "macaco" a Vincíus e que o jogador das águias garantiu que tinha dito "maricas".
"A verdade é que isto não pode acontecer. See more
NBC Sports
Construction at the new Bills stadium was suspended on Monday after the discovery of graff
UNITED STATES, February 19 — Construction at the new Bills stadium was suspended on Monday after the discovery of graffiti. See more
BBC
An Australian sports presenter has apologised after a clip of her slurring her way through
LONDON, February 19 — An Australian sports presenter has apologised after a clip of her slurring her way through a live cross from the Winter Olympics in Italy went viral, with even Australia's prime minister weighing in. See more
A Bola
Valverde e Tchouaméni mostraram-se solidários com Vinícius Júnior e contaram a sua versão
PT, February 19 — Federico Valverde e Aurélien Tchouaméni, jogadores do Real Madrid , abordaram a vitória sobre o Benfica no Estádio da Luz (1-0) na primeira mão do play-off da UEFA Champions League e o incidente entre Vinícius Júnior e Prestianni , que terá envolvido insultos racistas. See more
USA TODAY
A plastic surgeon renowned for penis-enlarging procedures says he provided the service las
UNITED STATES, February 17 — MILAN — A plastic surgeon renowned for penis-enlarging procedures, including the injection of hyaluronic acid, says he provided the service last month to a ski jumper.
The assertion comes with the ski jumping competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics under an unusual spotlight. See more
NBC News
Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid said he has learned to hold his tongue in front of the media
UNITED STATES, February 17 — ANTERSELVA, Italy — Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid said he has learned to hold his tongue in front of the media’s microphones at the Milan Cortina Games after a pair of gaffes that got him more headlines than his biathlon medals. See more
USA TODAY
Michael Jordan celebrates first Daytona 500 championship as NASCAR owner. Two-time Xfinity
UNITED STATES, February 16 — Five years ago, Hall of Fame basketball icon Michael Jordan went racing. His 23XI Racing team , co-owned by Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin, debuted at the 2021 Daytona 500.
Two-time Xfinity Series champion Tyler Reddick joined the team in the No. See more
Townflex News
Organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics have moved to replenish free condoms at athlete v
GHANA, February 15 — Organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics have moved to replenish free condoms at athlete villages after supplies were temporarily exhausted during Valentine’s week, citing unexpectedly high demand. See more
AP News
The article discusses accusations of illegal touches against Canadian curlers at the Winte
UNITED STATES, February 14 — Menu World SECTIONS Israel-Hamas War Russia-Ukraine War Español China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa TOP STORIES Rubio's speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump's firm stance Prime Minister Carney and Canada's main opposition leader hold hands See more
CTV News
The Oshawa Generals are apologizing after sending a letter to some fans asking them to sho
CANADA, February 14 — FILE - Oshawa Generals fans celebrate as their team score their first goal against Kingston Frontenacs during OHL action, at the Tribute Communities Centre, in Oshawa, Ontario on Sunday January 14, 2018.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
NBC Chicago
The supply of condoms given to competitors at the Milan Cortina Olympics have run out with
UNITED STATES, February 13 — Olympic medalist and host of the NBC podcast “My New Favorite Olympian,” Adam Rippon answers fan questions about life inside the Olympic Village and the myth behind the condom distribution at the games. See more