Soccer legend Pele, 82, is hospitalized for ‘swelling all over his body and heart failure, with chemotherapy for cancer not working’ as he ‘struggles to eat’ with his wife by his side for tests in Sao Paulo Brazilian soccer legend Pele has been rushed to hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil Pele has swelling all over … Read more
After all the short-form mayhem, Test cricket’s mellow rhythms returned. It also returned to Perth after a pandemic-forced absence since 2019. Australia’s players knelt for the first time in a Test match as a gesture against racism, in solidarity with the West Indies team. Then work began as opponents after Australia won the toss and … Read more
Longtime MLB manager and former star player Don Mattingly joins John Schneider’s Toronto staff. (Getty) The Toronto Blue Jays have added a big name to John Schneider’s coaching staff. The Jays announced on Wednesday that they have hired Don Mattingly as their new bench coach. According to baseball reporters Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Mattingly, … Read more
Much attention was paid to the geopolitics surrounding the US’ World Cup game against Iran on Tuesday, but the animosity between the two countries’ governments was not reflected on the pitch. After the Americans pulled off a thrilling 1-0 victory to advance to the knockout stages in Qatar, American fullback Antonee Robinson took time to … Read more
Ian Wright reacts to England’s goal against Wales at the World Cup in Qatar France play against Tunisia and want to stay perfect at the World Cup in Qatar as Group D comes to an end. A place in the last 16 for Didier Deschamps’ side is certain, but they will be determined to secure … Read more
Cameron Smith’s Australian PGA win at Royal Queensland was notable, not just because it was another win in a stellar season for the 29-year-old. It was also the Australian’s first time since late August to earn world ranking points, thanks to his highly publicized move to Greg Norman’s LIV Golf tour, pocketing a reported $140 … Read more
Two underage hockey coaches in Gatineau, Que., have been suspended for life by Hockey Outaouais after an alleged violent altercation earlier this month at the Slush Puppie Center. The coaches of the La Lièvre de Gatineau Minor Hockey Association were reported to have fought with a third coach on November 20 after a stormy Under … Read more
Getty Images There are a dozen weeks on the books. It’s time to recognize those who made the biggest impact on the game in Week 12. It’s the weekly PFT awards. One winner for each of the five categories, with numerous finalists deserving at least mention. All winners and finalists are listed below. Feel free … Read more
England and Pakistan are in talks over a possible delayed start to their historic Test series opener in Rawalpindi after “six or seven” of the tourists were knocked down by a virus a day after the first ball. Ben Stokes had cheekily named his XI for Thursday’s first Test two days beforehand, confirming a debut … Read more
After all the preparations, Australia’s dream of getting out of the groups at the World Cup for the second time depends on 90 minutes of football. (Well, and a huge amount of added time.) The Socceroos have effectively done everything that could be asked of them, finishing second in Group D heading into the final … Read more